February 13, 2026 – THE DEMOCRAT

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: BOLLAN’S EXPERIENCE SAVES THE DAY AT SPECIAL MEETING ON CARERS CONDITIONS [UPDATED]

February 13, 2026 heaneymedia

Dumbarton Notebook by Bill Heaney The Health and Social Care Partnership is not answerable to West Dunbartonshire Council and could legally push forward with their

Titan crane looks destined for demolition due to high cost of repairs …

February 13, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Clydebank’s Titan Crane is facing an uncertain future due – it is most probably destined for demolition – to the high cost

Starmer casualties stack up: Sir Chris Wormald forced out as head of UK Civil Service

February 13, 2026 heaneymedia

Sir Chris Wormald was appointed as cabinet secretary just over a year ago by Democrat reporter Sir Chris Wormald has been forced out as the

Kate Forbes: ‘I was told to lie about religious beliefs to win SNP leadership’

The former Deputy First Minister also claimed she had the support of the public in 2023 Kate Forbes was a rising star in the SNP

Dumbarton Castle: West Dunbartonshire is the place imagination goes to die …

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY It couldn’t be that King Charles, like Prince Harry, has turned up his regal nose at Dumbarton, or could it?

SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament Summer recess begins The Scottish Parliament is in recess from 27 June to 30 August. No parliamentary business will take

SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

Pictures montage: Craig Sutherland and DFC Executive Director Cameron Watson shaking hands on his appointment; We Are the People Rangers banner on Sutherland’s web page;

MARY’S MEALS: Donate today, double your impact

Your gift will have TWICE the impact Dear Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to make sure your kindness goes twice as far! Thanks to

DUMBARTON WOMAN IS ONE OF FIVE NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO COURT OF SESSION

by BILL HEANEY His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney, has appointed five new Senators to the College of Justice,

Loch Lomond National Park Public Consultation on Camping Management Byelaws Review

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority launches 12-week public consultation on its pioneering Camping Management Byelaws, marking ten-year review since they were introduced in March

Free cycling and walking events over school holidays as part of Summer of Sport initiative

by Democrat reporter A programme of free cycling and walking activities will be on offer for young people over the school holidays as part of

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