February 8, 2025 – THE DEMOCRAT

sAVILWE HOUSE ON FIRE

February 8, 2025 heaneymedia

immy Savile’s Highlands house of horrors on fire The infamous lair in Glencoe is on fire. Bookmark News By Samantha CroalDeputy Digital News Editor 20:23,

ALL ABOARD FOR TROUBLE: DUMBARTON TRAINS INFAMOUS FOR HOOLIGANISM AND VIOLENCE

February 8, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Trains that run through Dumbarton have been exposed as the most frightening in Scotland to travel on. So, it’s not just West

FIRE AND RE-HIRE LETTER TO STAFF IS WITHDRAWN BY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

February 8, 2025 heaneymedia

Dear reader, Just been told the Council’s letter to staff about new contracts and conditions has been “paused”. Yet another piece of nonsense from this

Vale of Leven Trust exploring new ways to support our community …

Vale of Leven Trust It’s been a big planning week for us! Our management team has been busy shaping the future of the charity and

Biker hurt in crash with police car near Erskine Bridge …

A biker has been treated in hospital after being involved in a crash with a police car near the Erskine Bridge. Police said the collision

SWIMS AND GYMNS: THEY’RE FREE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

West Dunbartonshire Leisure WDC funded free Summer Activities for school pupils Saturday 27 June – Sunday 16th August • Free Juvenile Swim sessions for WDC

COUNCIL cycle path plans move forward alongside major active travel investment

by Bill Heaney Councillors at the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee received updates on the latest progress in delivering a high-quality walking, wheeling and cycling

COUNCIL’S UNPAID CARERS HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CHECK OUT ALLOWANCES

Labour MSP Carol Mochan and Social Care Minister Shirley Ann Somerville. by Bill Heaney This is Carers Week, and this year’s Carers Week report found

Knife possession increased by 15 per cent among 11 to 15-year-olds between 2020 and 2025.

by Bill Heaney First Minister John Swinney has been asked what further measures the Scottish Government will take to tackle the rise in knife crime

Anti immigration arrests following demonstrations across Scotland

by Democrat reporters Demonstrations were held in several locations across Scotland last night, Tuesday. Three men, aged 31, 18 and 18 have been arrested and

SNP AND GREENS HAVE ‘FINAL CHANCE TO DO THE RIGHT THING,’ SAYS BAILLIE

Jackie Baillie, John Swinney, Ross Greer and Peter Murrell – at odds over inquiry. by Bill Heaney SNP and Scottish Green MSPs have a “final

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