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Day: January 28, 2025

JUSTICE SECRETARY’S PLEDGE TO MAKE SCOTLAND’S PRISONS SAFE

January 28, 2025 heaneymedia

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Angela Constance gave this statement to the Scottish Parliament on Thursday following the publication of a determination

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Nurse who had sex with mental health patient struck off

January 28, 2025 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter A nurse who embarked on a sexual relationship with a mental health patient has been struck off. Jill McLaren, 38, had secret meetings

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Swinney speech only shows how clearly the 2021 SNP Recovery Plan has failed, says Jackie Baillie

January 28, 2025 heaneymedia

First Minister John Swinney, Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie, LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton and former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman. By Bill Heaney and Angus Cochrane of

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REMIT OF CHILD ABUSE INQUIRY QUESTIONED IN PARLIAMENT

January 28, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Top level talks were being sought at Holyrood last week about the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry and whether its remit remains appropriate.

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LOADSAMONEY LEADS TO SQUANDERMANIA AND LOADSADEBT FOR COUNCILS SUCH AS WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE

January 28, 2025 heaneymedia

Kenny Gibson MSP, Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Conservative MSP Craig Hoy. By Bill Heaney Have you ever wondered where councils get all the money

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GOOD COMMUNICATIONS WITH PUBLIC ‘MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER’ FOR COUNCILS

January 28, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Scotland’s 32 councils, including West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute, continue to face severe financial pressures. The need to consult with communities,

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’
  • Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …
  • SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
  • SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY
  • MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact
  • DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

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Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’

Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’

The former Deputy First Minister also claimed she had the support of the public in 2023 Kate Forbes was a rising star in the SNP

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Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …

Dumbarton Castle: West Dun­bar­ton­shire is the place ima­gin­a­tion goes to die …

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY It couldn’t be that King Charles, like Prince Harry, has turned up his regal nose at Dumbarton, or could it?

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SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament   Summer recess begins The Scottish Parliament is in recess from 27 June to 30 August. No parliamentary business will take

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SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

Pictures montage: Craig Sutherland and DFC Executive Director Cameron Watson shaking hands on his appointment; We Are the People Rangers banner on Sutherland’s web page; 

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MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

Your gift will have TWICE the impact Dear Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to make sure your kindness goes twice as far! Thanks to

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DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

by BILL HEANEY His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney, has appointed five new Senators to the College of Justice,

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Loch Lomond National Park Public Consultation on Camping Management Byelaws Review

Loch Lomond National Park Public Consultation on Camping Management Byelaws Review

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority launches 12-week public consultation on its pioneering Camping Management Byelaws, marking ten-year review since they were introduced in March

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Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative

Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative

by Democrat reporter A programme of free cycling and walking activities will be on offer for young people over the school holidays as part of

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