The Erskine Bridge has now reopened after a police incident closure. Traffic Scotland who announced the closure on social media confirmed that the A898 was closed in both directions from 6.15pm. NEW❗️ ⌚️18:13#A898 ERSKINE BRIDGE
THE owner of an Alexandria soft play business has spoken of her delight after winning the ‘best entertaining team’ prize at the Scottish Hospitality Awards. Julie Thomas said she and her team were stunned after the Wee Play Place was announced
Drivers have been warned they face a fine of up to £2,500 and three points on their driving licence for a common bad habit on UK roads. How to indicate is one of the first things we learn when getting behind the wheel and an essential part of responsible
MEMBERS of the Inner Wheel Club of Dumbarton held a special lunch recently to celebrate 60 years since the formation of the club. Recently the members of the Inner Wheel club of Dumbarton held a special lunch in the Abbotsford Hotel to celebrate
Scotland’s first and only underwater sniffer dog has retired after over a decade of service. Barra, who lives in Luss with owner Iain Marshall, specialised in submerged victim recovery. The springer spaniel, now aged 12, has spent 11 years
Being born in Britain might make you confident you have a decent grasp of what it means to be British. However, you may find the UK’s citizenship test is slightly more difficult than you’d first imagined. The set of 24 questions
MEMBERS of Kirktonhill Tennis Club joined players from across the area last weekend to raise funds for the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity and in memory of the highly respected local coach and player Marie Dixon. Marie coached at Cardross and Craighelen
A year of celebration is being launched by the council to celebrate Dumbarton’s 800-year anniversary. The town’s octocentenary will be marked on July 8, 800 years since the foundation charter for the Royal Burgh of Dumbarton was sealed by Alexander
THE discovery of cannabis resin in Dumbarton town centre has led to a woman being charged. READ MORE: Woman lands in court after fight over shoes leaves victim injured Police charged the 39-year-old on June 20 for reportedly being in possession
People in Dumbarton and the Vale were invited to hear the plans for the town’s oldest building in a meeting this week. Councillors attended a presentation on the redevelopment of the historic Glencairn House in Dumbarton’s High Street in a planning
TRIBUTES are being paid to Vale of Leven FC legend and local pub landlord, Drew Busby, following the news of his death at the age of 74. While he enjoyed a stellar professional career in the game, Busby, who was landlord of the Waverley Bar in
The restoration of a famous Dumbarton-built ship has been given a boost by a group of steamer enthusiasts. The charitable trust behind the SS Sir Walter Scott restoration project was presented with a cheque for £150 from members of Clyde River
Senior pupils at Dumbarton's schools are being encouraged to apply for a term-time allowance fund of £30 a week. Young people aged between 16-19 years old who are staying on at school when the new term begins in August may be eligible for the funding
