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No cash for new Dumbarton Academy plan

PLANS for a new Dumbarton Academy were snubbed this week by the Scottish Government when it refused to commit resources to building a new school. Read

Traders from Dumbarton's Bell Centre

Traders say no to Dumbarton market day

TRADERS in Dumbarton’s Bell Centre have spoken out against a market day being set up in the High Street. Read

Jamie Bakhsh

Tullichewan boy's Christmas ruined by thieves

CRUEL thieves have stolen the sparkle from an eight-year-old boy’s Christmas. Read

Report slams West Dunbartonshire Council's housing progress

A SCATHING report has highlighted a number of major weaknesses in West Dunbartonshire Council’s housing service. Read

West Dunbartonshire Council staff threatened by stock transfer

CLAIMS that half of the council’s direct labour organisation (DLO) workforce could be axed as a result of housing stock transfer have been dismissed. Read

Rita Bellamy-James

Sister on pilgrimage in memory of Dumbarton priest

A WOMAN’S charity venture in memory of her Dumbarton priest brother has raised £6500 to help young people suffering substance abuse. Read

Dumbarton man kicked girlfriend over smell of smoke

A DUMBARTON man assaulted his girlfriend and then kicked her out of his flat – because she came home smelling of smoke. Read

Dumbarton drug addict arrested twice in four days

A DRUG addict who was arrested twice in four days appeared at Dumbarton Sheriff Court last week. Read

Dumbarton cops warn drivers to keep items hidden

DUMBARTON police are warning motorists to keep an eye on their cars. Read

Panto time for Dumbarton People's Theatre

THERE is still a chance to enjoy the magic of this year’s DPT pantomime which runs till Saturday, December 13. Read

The Rev William Downie

Tributes to Dumbarton Rotarian Rev William Downie

A FORMER Dumbarton minister and president of the Rotary Club has died aged 76. Read

West Dunbartonshire Council staff balloted for industrial action

WORKERS are being balloted for industrial action over changes to their terms and conditions. Read

Lennox Herald Christmas lights contest hots up

THE latest entries in our fantastic festive lights contest have been bringing plenty Christmas cheer to the area. Read

Billy Stark visits Dumbarton Academy

SCOTLAND under-21 football boss Billy Stark recently showed his support for Dumbarton Academy pupils during the school’s Fit 4 Life project. Read

John McFall and David Lobb

Work on Lomondgate hotel gets underway

WORK has begun on a new 60-bedroom hotel at Lomondgate in Dumbarton. Read

Dumbarton traffic management recommendations revealed

A CONSULTANCY firm which studied Dumbarton’s traffic management system has revealed its recommendations for improving the town centre. Read

Cameron House Hotel

Unions rage over West Dunbartonshire Council's five star training day

SKINT West Dunbartonshire Council is treating management to a training day in plush Cameron House Hotel tomorrow (Thursday) – after denying some of its lowest paid workers back pay. Read

Market day could boost Dumbarton town centre

A MARKET day could help boost business in Dumbarton’s flagging town centre. Read

Dumbarton High Street traffic ban is lifted

A BAN on cars has been reversed in a bid to breathe new life into Dumbarton’s dying town centre. Read

Aitkenbar Primary kids meet top author

CHILDREN from Aitkenbar Primary in Dumbarton met one of their favourite writers recently. Read

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