August 15, 2025 – THE DEMOCRAT

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

August 15, 2025 heaneymedia

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

Dumbarton church pastor guilty of rape and beating children …

August 15, 2025 heaneymedia

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

LibDems leader raises civil liberties concerns over protest policing

August 15, 2025 heaneymedia

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

Council rapped after school bullying ‘whitewash’ claim …

August 15, 2025 heaneymedia

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

Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that the SNP “cannot be trusted with your health” as he revealed that

New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

by Charlotte Morris A new study from the University of Glasgow and the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Place Programme argues that understanding how

Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

Rose Docherty was arrested near the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which takes patients from Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire. by Lucy Ashton A woman who was

ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

Notebook by Bill Heaney Beware of what you wish for. The candidates for the Dumbarton seat in the Scottish Parliament all want change, but should

DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

Greater Glasgow and Clyde residents are reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 4th May, for the bank holiday. People

Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

US visit is under heightened security after Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Robert Jobson in Washington, DC, Holly Evans & Bryony Gooch Trump makes

Changes in feeding grounds of pilot whales may contribute to mass stranding vulnerability

by Elizabeth McMeekin New research, focused on the feeding behaviour of long-finned pilot whales, has shed light on one of Scotland’s largest mass stranding events.

Tick Alert – check for bites as outdoor season begins

by Bill Heaney As the weather improves and more people spend time outdoors, NHS 24 is reminding the public to be aware of ticks and

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