Top Stories

Two crews were sent to the blaze

Two fire crews rush to scene of Thursday Vale library kitchen fire

Staff will be paid £12.95

Aldi staff given New Year pay rise and paid breaks as part of £67m investment

The closure will be in place for five days

Busy road to fully close for five days - here's what you need to know

Pavement parking stock pic

Warning as drivers to be FINED £100 for pavement parking from Monday

Children and Young People’s Minister Natalie Don (right) with Clowndoctors and a child supported by CHAS

Staff at Balloch children's hospice praised for 'incredible work'

Scores of local homes and businesses to get broadband boost

Scores of local homes and businesses to get broadband boost

Winter campaign aims to help men 'look after themselves'

The male, collie cross was found on November 30

Urgent appeal after dog discovered at local train station

The busy stretch of the A82 is to close for a night this week

Busy main road set for full overnight closure due to Greenspace works

The team at Sea Life Loch Lomond as they are given their award

Loch Lomond tourist attraction wins inaugural award at Scottish Tourism event

Eight amazing pictures taken by camera club members

Eight amazing pictures taken by camera club members

All the winners from the card competition

Primary pupils picked in annual Christmas card competition

The purple crocus

Rotary club members help fight polio with crocus planting

The works are set for January 2

Rail operator announce 'vital' New Year works across local lines

Ms Baillie was the MSP to nominate Rev Moore

MSP welcomes former Jamestown minister to Holyrood to lead time of reflection

Local businesses set for 'highlight of the calendar' Christmas networking lunch

Local businesses set for 'highlight of the calendar' Christmas networking lunch

Police officers responded after a tip-off

Cannabis farm found inside derelict old bingo hall

Caroline Glachan's body body was discovered in the River Leven in 1996

Murder accused threatened to ‘batter’ teenager before her death, trial hears

The primary school was praised

Primary school kids are 'happy' say inspectors during visit

Trending Across Scotland

Aldi staff given New Year pay rise and paid breaks as part of £67m investment

'Don't walk, run!' easyJet make HUGE Glasgow Airport announcement

WATCH - Primary school pupils drop in to foodbank to sing Christmas carols

Community climate and nature action celebrated across West Dunbartonshire

Whisky workers strike action suspended after bosses make new pay offer

Parents warned Christmas puppy purchases could fund crime

News

Staff will be paid £12.95

Aldi staff given New Year pay rise and paid breaks as part of £67m investment

easyJet previously announced new flights from Glasgow Airport to Tunisia, Cyprus and Italy.

'Don't walk, run!' easyJet make HUGE Glasgow Airport announcement

2

The primary six pupils from Gavinburn impressed the locals

WATCH - Primary school pupils drop in to foodbank to sing Christmas carols

The groups were hailed for the work on the local community climate

Community climate and nature action celebrated across West Dunbartonshire

The staff were set to strike next week

Whisky workers strike action suspended after bosses make new pay offer

Parents warned Christmas puppy purchases could fund crime

Parents warned Christmas puppy purchases could fund crime

Police are appealing for information

Police launch investigation after dog is knocked down and killed near Loch Lomond

Peopel of all ages came along to enjoy the fun filled day

PICTURES: Cardross Parish Church's Christmas fair brings in almost £1,500

Council joins appeal for immediate ceasefire in the Israel and Gaza war

Council joins appeal for immediate ceasefire in the Israel and Gaza war

Buachaille Etive Mòr by Bill MacFarlane (Barrhead News Camera Club)

Eight stunning pictures taken by camera club members

1

Dumbarton constituency MSP Jackie Baillie voiced disappointment at the plans when they were revealed earlier this year

Inquiry on plans for major change to Holyrood boundaries in West Dunbartonshire

Dalmuir staff with walkout on December 14

Date set for whisky workers strikes with fears festive supplies will be 'hit hard'

Schoolgirl was unconscious but alive when she entered water, murder trial told

Schoolgirl was unconscious but alive when she entered water, murder trial told

House-breaking campaign launched to keep 'homes and loved ones safe'

House-breaking campaign launched to keep 'homes and loved ones safe'

There will be a new design standard for homes built in the area

New council homes built in the area will be 'better mix' thanks to fresh policy

Sharleen with Austin and Gez Hastings

'So much love here': Scottish singer makes surprise visit to children's hospice

Some of the OKFP team celebrating the £25,000 award from the People’s Postcode Lottery

Foodbank 'gobsmacked' at getting unexpected Postcode Lottery windfall

West Dunbartonshire Council exceeded targets this year

Council among highest in UK for provision of social housing

1

Teen was ‘infatuated’ with accused boyfriend, mum tells murder trial

Teen was ‘infatuated’ with accused boyfriend, mum tells murder trial

Three go on trial accused of murdering schoolgirl, 14, in 1996

Three go on trial accused of murdering schoolgirl, 14, in 1996

Man repeatedly makes hoax 999 calls - then sets fire to his carpet

Man repeatedly makes hoax 999 calls - then sets fire to his carpet

Residents can head to a warm space and keep out the cold this winter

Council vows to keep residents out of the cold with launch of new winter scheme

The fire station is hosting a Santa Drive Thru

Loch Lomond fire station to host a Santa Drive Thru - Everything you need to know

The letter says it will take the council to the courts over the decision

Community pen open bombshell letter to politicians and vow legal fight over library

2

Sport

Sons will meet Rangers on January 20

Faz hails 'brilliant' Rangers draw as least players deserve after titanic tussles

The players celebrate in extra-time

Sons boss predicted Annan fightback after overhearing half-time 'roasting'

Dance prodigy lands starring role in Scottish Ballet's winter production

Son players got the job done in the end

Faz: 'My boys found a solution to win frustrating Elgin match'

The Provost's Civic Awards were held at Clydebank Town Hall on Friday, November 17

Dumbarton citizens celebrated at this year's Provost's Civic Awards

Sons took home the three points after Orsi winner

Boss happier with 'grinding' East Fife win than Bonnyrigg rout

Dumbarton ran out comfortable winners

'Clinical' performance keeps Son in second with manager aiming higher

Read more articles

National Sport

Chris Davies could still leave Tottenham for Swansea (Nick Potts/PA)

Ange Postecoglou unsure whether Spurs coach Chris Davies will take Swansea job

England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones has set her auction base price at the second highest point, around £40,000 (Nick Potts/PA)

Amy Jones: England’s players will stay focused on India game despite WPL auction

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said he is a legal exchange with the FIA (David Davies/PA)

Toto Wolff in ‘legal exchange with FIA’ over alleged conflict of interest row

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will make do with four centre-backs while Joel Matip is injured (Dave Thompson/PA)

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool unlikely to buy centre-back to cover for Joel Matip

Everyone will be welcome at a Saudi World Cup in 2034, the country’s sports minister has said (Mike Egerton/PA)

Saudi Arabia sports minister says ‘everyone’s welcome’ at 2034 World Cup

Read more articles

Sons will meet Rangers on January 20

Faz hails 'brilliant' Rangers draw as least players deserve after titanic tussles

All the winners from the card competition

Primary pupils picked in annual Christmas card competition

The great white shark can grow up to six metres

Residents of Scottish town stunned by accidental Great White Shark alert

Find Local Events

National News

An investigation should be carried out after thousands of passengers were stranded on trains for several hours, according to a public transport watchdog (Mikey Worrall/PA)

Call for investigation after train passengers stranded for more than three hours

Smoke rises following an Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Desperation grows among Palestinians as Israel’s war in Gaza continues

French President Emmanuel Macron touches the cross installed at the top of the spire of Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, Pool)

Macron visits Notre Dame, marking one-year until reopening after 2019 fire

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin announced his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election (Mikhail Metzel, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, File)

Putin to seek another presidential term in Russia

3

Nintendo has cancelled an upcoming video game event in Japan, and postponed several others, because of persistent threats to the company, its workers and people who may take part in them (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Nintendo cancels its Live 2024 Tokyo event after persistent threats

The funeral procession of Shane MacGowan starts from outside Shelbourne Park Stadium (Liam McBurney/PA)

Mourners gather for Dublin procession ahead of Shane MacGowan funeral

Tom Pursglove is the new legal migration minister (UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA)

Minister hints at possible compromises with Tory rebels over Rwanda plan

3

Read more articles