November 9, 2024 – THE DEMOCRAT

Paddington Bear and Hugh Bonneville surprise young patients at Children’s Hospital

November 9, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde was delighted to welcome Hugh Bonneville and Paddington Bear to the Royal Hospital for Children, some of

KATE WATSON APPOINTED SCOTTISH LABOUR GENERAL SECRETARY

November 9, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar’s Chief of Staff Kate Watson was appointed as General Secretary of the Scottish Labour Party. Later, Scottish Labour leader Anas

Two in court after suspect item incident in Dalmuir, West Dunbartonshire

November 9, 2024 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter A man has appeared in court charged with firearms offences following the evacuation of a multi-storey block in Dalmuir, Clydebank. Chris Gates,

PATRICK HARVIE TELLS IT AS IT IS ABOUT DONALD TRUMP IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

November 9, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney There was something of David and Goliath or the Skibbereen Eagle’s scolding of the Tsar of Russia when Wee Paddy Harvie called

Warning for holidaymakers: don’t forget essential medicines

by Bill Heaney It’s the traditional Dumbarton Fair Holiday Fortnight. Holidaymakers heading to Helensburgh or Honolulu or anywhere over the summer are being warned not

Four arrested in major organised immigration crime crackdown …

Last updated Jul 2nd, 2026 at 16:36 STV News is reporting that four people have been arrested after police and immigration officers targeted dozens of

MSP BAILLIE PRAISES LOCAL HERO FOR LEVEN LINE COMMUNITY EFFORT

by Bill Heaney Balloch resident Kevin Osborne had the opportunity to meet the King as part of celebrations to mark the official opening of the

SHINE’S FUN-PACKED PROGRAMME FOR PLAYTIMES DURING THE HOLIDAYS

by Democrat reporter West Dunbartonshire Council has launched a fun-packed programme of free and engaging activities over the school holidays. The Council’s “School Holidays

STENA LINE MEANS SUNNY SEASON AND SEA TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The sunny season always stirs the appetite for adventure. So, when the time comes for the big, summer escape, pack as much luggage into the

BAILLIE BLASTS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S JUSTICE PLANS AS RETAIL CRIME SOARS

Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie and SNP Justice Secretary Neil Gray. by Bill Heaney Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie has blasted the SNP Government’s plans

DUMBARTON FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND

Hello Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to save 20% this summer! There’s still time to take advantage of 20% off Flexi & Premium motorist

Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King

Pictured left to right are The Rt Hon. Dorothy Bain PC KC; Christine O’Neill KC; Liam Ewing KC; Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar KC; and Indranil

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