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Day: November 5, 2025

Hospital encourages children and young people to share their experience

November 5, 2025 heaneymedia

by Lucy Ashton The Royal Hospital for Children is sending a clear message to children and young people: your voice matters. Eager to hear more

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LABOUR CALLS OUT “MISSED OPPORTUNITY” ON LAND REFORM

November 5, 2025 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Scottish Labour has labelled the SNP’s Land Reform Bill a “missed opportunity” to deliver transformative change to Scotland’s deeply unequal land ownership

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Emergency services braced for Bonfire Night disorder … but hope peace will prevail in West Dunbartonshire

November 5, 2025 heaneymedia

Updated 5 November 2025 06:08 GMT The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has warned it will take a “zero-tolerance” approach to disorder when responding

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BINS SHAMBLES: Scottish Landfill Ban exemption to apply until 2028

November 5, 2025 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has announced that it will only enforce the Scottish landfill ban from 1 January 2028, as

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LOCAL COMMUNITIES WILL BENEFIT FROM DEFENCE GROWTH DEAL, CLAIMS MSP BAILLIE

November 5, 2025 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Dumbarton’s Labour  MSP has welcomed defence spending which will benefit local communities.  Working families across the country are set to benefit from

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MILESTONE FOR FIRE SAFETY CAMPAIGN AFTER CAMERON HOUSE TRAGEDY

November 5, 2025 heaneymedia

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie and Simon Midgley and partner Richard Dyson, who may have survived if such systems had been in place. by Democrat reporter

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  • People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.
  • Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …
  • HELLO, HELLO: CELTIC STARS BRING SILVERWARE JOY TO SICK KIDS IN HOSPITAL
  • Budget Conversation to help Shape Council Spending for 2027/28
  • First Minister appoints Cabinet to deliver for Scotland
  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KALE HET UP

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People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar I congratulate John Swinney and the SNP on their election win on 7 May. My party fought the election on

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Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Families across the UK will pay less for children’s meals in restaurants, kid’s tickets to cinemas and theatres, and entry to a wide range of

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HELLO, HELLO: CELTIC STARS BRING SILVERWARE JOY TO SICK KIDS IN HOSPITAL

HELLO, HELLO: CELTIC STARS BRING SILVERWARE JOY TO SICK KIDS IN HOSPITAL

Celtic’s newly crowned Scottish Premiership Champions took time out from their Scottish Cup final preparations to pay a special visit to the Glasgow Children’s Hospital

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Budget Conversation to help Shape Council Spending for 2027/28

Budget Conversation to help Shape Council Spending for 2027/28

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire residents are being encouraged to have their say on how the Council should prioritise spending for 2027/28, as a new

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First Minister appoints Cabinet to deliver for Scotland

First Minister appoints Cabinet to deliver for Scotland

by Bill Heaney First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has appointed his new Cabinet, unveiling a streamlined team of Cabinet Secretaries to deliver on the

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KALE HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KALE HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Same old … same old … same old. That is what the people of Scotland will have to put up

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SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

From the Society of Editors to Bill Heaney, owner/editor of The Dumbarton Democrat Chief Executive Peter Hessett; Chief Comms Officer Amanda Graham; Council leader, Martin

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Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

We are improving access to new therapies and advancing care for patients and families, said Dr Ronghe by Lucy Ashton The Royal Hospital for Children

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