November 28, 2025 – THE DEMOCRAT

BORIS’S LEVELLING UP MONEY IS BEING SQUANDERED BY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY It is so disappointing. West Dunbartonshire Council announced today that the redevelopment of the Artizan Centre in Dumbarton town centre

Artists collaborate on painting of Van Gogh

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Irish pub granted licence change despite complaints over ‘deafening’ noise

by Bill Heaney A popular Irish pub in Glasgow city centre has been granted changes to its alcohol licence after an objector claimed music from

Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires …

Councillors Lawrence O’Neill and David McBride at Dalmoak Recycling Centre. by Lucy Ashton Residents are being reminded to dispose of batteries safely after two fires

NO BIRTHDAY, NO PARTY! SERVICE FAMILIES ENJOY SUBMARINE ANNIVERSARY BASH

No birthday, no party for Faslane submarine service kids … by Carys Williams It wouldn’t be a birthday without a party, and that’s why the

Danny Rohl leaves Rangers to join RB Salzburg as McInnes poised to take over

Rohl is heading to Austria, with Rangers set to receive around £1.5m in compensation Rangers expected to agree a deal with Hearts boss Derek McInnes

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

Are our loadsamoney councillors and officials worth all this cash? WEST Dunbartonshire councillors who are presiding over the shambles that passes for local government in

What’s the story behind John McGinn’s unique ‘goggles’ celebration?

by Bill Heaney John McGinn’s unique celebration will now be forever etched in Scotland’s World Cup history. The Aston Villa midfielder’s goal in the 28th

Council services such as bin collections could be affected by budget cuts

by Bill Heaney Councils are facing a collective budget shortfall of about £530m in 2026-27, a spending watchdog has warned. The Accounts Commission has warned

ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

West Dunbartonshire Council marked Armed Forces Day at the weekend by paying tribute to its military community as part of the global celebration. The event

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