by Bill Heaney The Glasgow city centre dispersal zone was established in March 2026 to support efforts to address anti-social behaviour and disorder. The zone
Day: June 19, 2026
DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: CORRALLING JOURNALISTS IS NOT OK
by BILL HEANEY Not many of us in journalism took up this trade to make friends and influence people, although there are exceptions to that
Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton (UPDATED)
by Democrat reporter The original World Cup is coming home to West Dunbartonshire almost 140 years after Renton FC became the first ever club to
Israel and Hizbullah agree to ceasefire, US official says
Israeli military carried out a wave of deadly strikes in Lebanon on Friday after planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were cancelled U.S. President Donald Trump says
POLICE: Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime marks 10th anniversary
by Bill Heaney The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC), a multi-agency group chaired by Police Scotland, is marking its 10th anniversary in June 2026.
Loch Lomond swim event helps pupils build life-saving water skills
by Democrat reporter Pupils from West Dunbartonshire took part in an open water swimming experience at Loch Lomond this week to equip them with vital