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Day: August 15, 2025

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has written a scathing review of Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir

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August 15 2025 JK Rowling has rubbished Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir, branding her “flat out Trumpian” in the trans rights debate. The Harry Potter author has

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Dumbarton church pastor guilty of rape and beating children …

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James Haram’s crimes took place between 1997 and 2020.  Picture by Spindrift Democrat reporter A church pastor is facing a lengthy jail sentence after being

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LibDems leader raises civil liberties concerns over protest policing

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Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today written to the Chief Constable Jo Farrell, Chief Constable of Police Scotland, to ask what approach the

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Council rapped after school bullying ‘whitewash’ claim …

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By Bill Heaney Neighbouring East Dunbartonshire Council has been censured by the UK’s information watchdog after records about a bullying incident were modified weeks after

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Pupils’ exciting vision for the Vale of Leven

Pupils’ exciting vision for the Vale of Leven

by Lucy Ashton Pupils from schools across the Vale of Leven will put their vision for their community’s future on display at a range of

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HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS

HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS

by Lucy Ashton A report has found that mixed-sex wards in mental hospitals are challenging for staff and patients concerning privacy and dignity. The Scottish

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Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane

Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane

The woman was serving alongside her colleague at the Faslane base. by Democrat reporter A Royal Navy officer who served on board a nuclear submarine

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Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal

Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal

Trump said he will be meeting in the Situation Room “to make a final determination” Alisha Rahaman Sarkar & James C. Reynolds  29 May 2026 16:41 BST Donald

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Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people

Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people

Councillors David McBride and William Rooney. by Lucy Ashton West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust has reported a significant rise in the number of people using its

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Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …

Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat Wendy Chamberlain will lead an adjournment debate in the Commons on Tuesday to highlight serious and ongoing problems in

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When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event

When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event

by Lucy Ashton The local health board, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, has held a unique public interactive event as part of Glasgow’s Climate Week.

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RHU KIRK LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY

RHU KIRK LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY

RHU LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY Anthony Moffat (violin) and Stephen Adam (piano) are an acclaimed musical duo performing a lunchtime classical recital at Rhu

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