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

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West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Registrars provide a friendly and supportive service to help families register their baby’s birth. If your baby was born outside

HALLOWE’EN: HUBBLE BUBBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE AT THE HILL HOUSE

The Hill House What’s brewing at the Hill House? This Halloween we are making a bubbling broth, but we need your help to find all

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West Dunbartonshire Libraries Children’s activities will resume at Dumbarton Library from next week. We’d love to see you so please book your place as usual.

‘No nation left behind,’ says Burnham after meeting first ministers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham met the first ministers from Scotland and Wales and representatives from Northern Ireland in Glasgow. by Democrat reporter The prime minister

Police to destroy electric bikes and scooters seized in crackdown

Image source: Police Scotland More than 140 bikes were seized as part of the operation More than 140 electric bikes and scooters will be destroyed

Pope Leo XIV Makes History As First Pope To Vote In US Election

October 30, 2026 Pope Leo XIV made American political history by becoming the first sitting pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican

Scottish Lib Dems demand parliamentary statement on learning disabilities bill

by BILL HEANEY Scottish Liberal Democrats have urged the SNP government to respect the will of Parliament and make a ministerial statement setting out its

TRANSPORT: At least eight CalMac ferries are running with obsolete systems

by BILL HEANEY Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the Highlands and Islands Morven-May MacCallum has accused the SNP of letting CalMac’s ferry fleet “fall into

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