August 23, 2025 – THE DEMOCRAT

CRACKING STORY FROM TOWNHEAD FARM IN HELENSBURGH

August 23, 2025 heaneymedia

Townhead Farm, Helensburgh Locals take heed: if you’re venturing onto the Glen Fruin single track road pack your patience and maybe a crash helmet! With

US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

War in the Middle East by Ronan McGreevy and Sarah Burns in The Irish Times Main points A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran,

BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

by Bill Heaney Labour election candidate in Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond Jackie Baille has blasted the lack of opportunities for newly qualified primary school teachers

HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to end “political interference” with charities by giving the third sector greater independence and financial security. The SNP

STORM DAVE: Police travel advice following Amber warning for high winds and heavy rain

* A85 closed at Crianlarich due to a crash. The A85 is closed in both directions near Crianlarich due to a crash which was reported

ALL PALS TOGETHER FOR A PRE ELECTION CUPPA CHAI

Jackie Baillie, Labour candidate for Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond Great to speak at the Scottish Hindu Foundation’s hustings for the Scottish Parliament elections and to

LOCH LOMOND SHORES: EASTER MONDAY MARKET IS ON

Loch Lomond Shores is with Cafe Zest Loch Lomond It’s not turned out to be the weekend any of us planned… but we’ve got a lovely little

IGNORE THE EASTER ELEMENTS: YOU CAN SHELTER AND SHOP IN THE LOMOND GIFT HOUSE

Loch Lomond Gift House, Balloch We’re open all Easter Weekend. There’s even Easter chocolates

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