Jagtar Singh Johal and Gurpreet Kaur, whose face is purposely blurred as the family wants to protect her privacy, married in 2017. by BILL HEANEY
Month: August 2026
BALLOCH ASH TREE NOMINATED FOR TREE OF THE YEAR
by Democrat reporter Balloch Park’s much-loved Ash tree has been nominated for the Woodland Trust’s Tree of the Year 2026 competition. The 200-year-old tree, which
MANHUNT: Police seek restricted patient wearing Rangers tattoo, black puffer jacket and carrying black backpack
STOP PRESS: We are pleased to confirm Cliff Lyons Dobbie has been traced. Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal. BY Bill Heaney Notorious sex
THE WAY WE WERE IN CLYDEBANK IN THE 1970S
This is an old school picture from OHR Clydebank that dropped into The Dumbarton Democrat in-box. I recognise only two people – Teacher Jim Ward
The Great Depression in the Vale
Vale of Leven History The Great Depression in the Vale The original, now colourised, image has been featured before. This was circa 1936. They show
ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH OF NOBEL PEACE PRIZE LAUREATE JOHN HUME
It’s hard to believe it’s been six years since we lost Nobel Prize winner John Hume — a giant of peace, a relentless champion of