October 23, 2026 – THE DEMOCRAT

YOUNG APPRENTICESHIPS FALL BY A THIRD SINCE 2016, SAYS SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADER

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Friday 23rd October 2026 BAE Systems apprentices who have been allowed to start their “time” on Clydeside. by BILL HEANEY Greater regional control over skills

YOUNG APPRENTICESHIPS FALL BY A THIRD SINCE 2016, SAYS SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADER

Friday 23rd October 2026 BAE Systems apprentices who have been allowed to start their “time” on Clydeside. by BILL HEANEY Greater regional control over skills

School attendance drops across Scotland after bomb hoax

The email was received by schools across the country, including West Dunbartonshire but the Council refuse to tell council taxpayers what the impact was here.

Man jailed following pitch invasion and disorder at Scottish Cup match

22 October 2026 Bottle throwing Rangers fan also received an eight-month banning order A man has been jailed for 16 months for his part in

Fifteen people arrested in connection with immigration offences at ports in Scotland

October 22, 2026 Fifteen people have been arrested in connection with immigration offences following two weeks of intensification action at Loch Ryan and Cairnryan Ports.

Labour PM Andy Burnham puts communities first in shake up of government investment rules

Thursday 22 October 2026 Changes to investment rules will make fairer funding decisions for projects across the country No10 North to support all areas across

Glaring capability gaps in the Faslane-based submarine fleet have left the UK vulnerable to attacks from Russia

New Type 26 frigate HMS Cardiff passes under Erskine Bridge in West Dunbartonshire. New images show HMS Cardiff, one of the Royal Navy’s next-generation Type

COVID 19: HOw the people of Scotland were failed by their public servants

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Yesterday, I promised in my initial report on the Covid 19 Inquiry delivered by Baroness Hallett that I would deliver

UK weather: ‘Danger to life’ warning issued by Met Office

Storm Austen forecast to bring 80 mph winds to the West Coast Wednesday 21 October 2026 The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning

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