March 30, 2026 – THE DEMOCRAT

DONALDSON MURDER: Arrest followed extradition from Scotland on foot of European arrest warrant

March 30, 2026 heaneymedia

Denis Donaldson, a senior Sinn Féin official for many years, was shot dead in a remote cottage in southwest Donegal in April 2006 by Democrat

DIABETIC? Simple screening blood test could help identify undiagnosed heart failure in people living with diabetes

March 30, 2026 heaneymedia

by Elizabeth McMeekin A large proportion of people living with diabetes may have undiagnosed heart failure, according to results from a recent trial. The findings

Music Festival wraps up fifth year of showcasing the city’s sounds

March 30, 2026 heaneymedia

Photo credit Robin Mitchell Govan Music Festival has wrapped up its fifth year of community-led artistic transformation, showcasing Glasgow’s diverse sounds and vibrant cultures. Music of

JOURNALISTS: NUJ have a couple of funded places available on this week’s courses

Due to last-minute cancellations, we have a couple of funded places available on this week’s courses: THE EFFECTIVE FREELANCE – 13 OCTOBER (10 am-5 pm)

ENTERTAINMENT: Bono’s daughter Jordan Joy Hewson on music: ‘No one was expecting a record from me’

ABOVE: London may be Jordan Joy’s home, but she credits growing up in Dublin as being the reason she and her siblings stayed grounded. Bono’s

Supporter banned from attending football matches following disorder at Celtic v Hearts match on 16 May

by LUCY ASHTON A 38-year-old man has been banned from attending football matches for two years for his involvement in disorder at the end of

Dumbarton and District Pipe Band obtains £19,996 National Lottery grant to support Youth Development.

Funder – The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland by DEMOCRAT REPORTER Dumbarton and District Pipe Band is a local community group based in Dumbarton that

LESSER HAMPDEN PARK SITE FOR SALE

Original Hampden park site advertised for let Hampden Park past and present. Today’s picture by Glasgow Football Tour by Orla MacLeod, BBC Scotland News The

MARRA: SCOTLAND MUST REVERSE YEARS OF CENTRALISATION

Monday 12 October 2026 Councils shortchanged by £2 billion since 2014 Michael Marra will push for an end to Holyrood’s centralisation culture, which has seen

REFORM PARTY ON RACISM: DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY

Face Coverings in Public Places That the Parliament notes the ongoing debate across Scotland, and particularly in Glasgow, regarding the wearing of full-face coverings, including

The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones | Dumbarton

The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones | Dumbarton SOLAS PRESENTS St Augustine’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire Friday 13 November • 6 PM –

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