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Day: August 12, 2026

Aye Write book festival to delay plans for new chapter until 2027

August 12, 2026 heaneymedia

Aye Write traditionally has about 10 days of talks and panels with authors. by BILL HEANEY The Aye Write book festival will not return to

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Dumbarton FC latest signing aims to draw in the youth element

August 12, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter Dumbarton Football Club is the latest Scottish club to sign up to the Football Safety App, reinforcing its bid to make matchdays

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Helensburgh’s Artist Patisserie in Sinclair Street short-listed for award

August 12, 2026 heaneymedia

A HELENSBURGH patisserie has been named a finalist for a national award. The Artist Patisserie has been shortlisted in the Patisserie of the Year category

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DISRUPTION ON THE A82 AND COUNCIL TAX CASH TO BANKROLL THE WORLD’S RICHEST OIL COMPANY

August 12, 2026 heaneymedia

Remember, you were told there would be minimal disruption to traffic caused by the project, with traffic through Bowling, Milton, and Dumbuck junction. Well, that

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UPDATE: HOMECARE IN CRISIS AFTER SECRET SWOOP BY INSPECTORS AT LAST REVEALS SHAMBLES IN COUNCIL SERVICE

August 12, 2026 heaneymedia

By BILL HEANEY, editor, Dumbarton Democrat An unannounced swoop by officials from the Scottish Government’s Care Inspectorate has revealed the truth at last about West

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Recent Posts

  • Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland
  • GOVERNMENT REFUSE TO REVEAL COST OF CHANGES TO TEACHER CONTACT TIME WITH CLASSES
  • CalMac ferries repair bill more than trebles to £58million
  • West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage hosts Wee Scottish Art Group at Clydebank Town Hall
  • Vale man raises Covid-19 and Flu Winter Vaccination Programme in Parliament
  • Scottish Women’s Institute seeks craft scholars for next year

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Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland

Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland

Prison chaplain Rev Jill Clancy is Moderator Designate of the Church of Scotland A minister who works in Scotland’s biggest jail has become the first

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GOVERNMENT REFUSE TO REVEAL COST OF CHANGES TO TEACHER CONTACT TIME WITH CLASSES

GOVERNMENT REFUSE TO REVEAL COST OF CHANGES TO TEACHER CONTACT TIME WITH CLASSES

by BILL HEANEY The Scottish Government’s refusal to disclose the expected total cost of its plan to reduce class contact time for teachers in West

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CalMac ferries repair bill more than trebles to £58million

CalMac ferries repair bill more than trebles to £58million

There was a man who built a boat to sail away, and it sank – JP Donleavy, The Ginger Man by BILL HEANEY  CalMac’s annual

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West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage hosts Wee Scottish Art Group at Clydebank Town Hall

West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage hosts Wee Scottish Art Group at Clydebank Town Hall

West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage Opening tomorrow, please do come along to Gallery 5 at Clydebank Town Hall to see an excellent variety of work

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Vale man raises Covid-19 and Flu Winter Vaccination Programme in Parliament

Vale man raises Covid-19 and Flu Winter Vaccination Programme in Parliament

SNP MSP Bob Doris, Health Secretary Angela Constance and Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie. by BILL HEANEY Valeman Bob Doris MSP has raised the progress of

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Scottish Women’s Institute seeks craft scholars for next year

Scottish Women’s Institute seeks craft scholars for next year

Scottish Women’s Institute We’re looking for SWI members skilled in needle felting to become Evelyn Baxter Craft Scholars for 2027. Successful applicants will receive expert

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TRIBUTE TO RONNIE JARDINE OF RENTON BOWLING CLUB

TRIBUTE TO RONNIE JARDINE OF RENTON BOWLING CLUB

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our former President and Club Champion, Ronnie Jardine.Ronnie was a hugely respected member of

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DO WE HAVE ENOUGH POLICE ON DUTY TO MAKE US FEEL SAFE IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE?

DO WE HAVE ENOUGH POLICE ON DUTY TO MAKE US FEEL SAFE IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE?

Katherine Sangster MSP, Chief Constable Jo Farrell, and Justice Secretary Neil Gray. by BILL HEANEY Does the number of police officers allocated to your area

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