November 6, 2025 – Page 2

West Dunbartonshire Learners’ Voice Event at Vale Trust

November 6, 2025 heaneymedia

Vale of Leven Trust What a great day at West Dunbartonshire Learners’ Voice Learners Event. We love meeting with different community groups and sharing what

Plans for the new permanent roof are currently in the final stages

November 6, 2025 heaneymedia

HELENSBURGH LEISURE CENTRE LATEST UPDATE Following the January 2025 extensive storm damage Argyll and Bute Council has starteed repairs. In essence the A&BC October report

Man in court for horrific abuse of vulnerable children

November 6, 2025 heaneymedia

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire A 56-year-old man has been found guilty of carrying out serious sexual offences against children who were within his

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland today, Thursday 21 May, announces its inspiring 2026 programme, designed to put solidarity centre stage and bring people together in celebration of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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