Two young entrepreneurs from Dumbarton who run SKapade Studios shared their story of success at the Festival of Youth Enterprise 2019 last week. Stephen Kirkwood and Steven Galloni spoke about their state-of-the art, award winning, studio which
Dumbarton’s MSP has renewed her calls for Abellio to be stripped of its rail franchise. Jackie Baillie hit out after press reports in Germany showed that the problems Scots are facing in their train services are also being experienced by their German
Council officers will put a contract out to tender for testing water in their buildings for legionella. The IRED committee had to agree the plan instead of the usual tendering committee because the current contract will run out in the summer. Bosses
The winners of the 2019 Working4Business Awards were announced at the glittering event on Friday, May 17. Hundreds of guests were in Clydebank Town Hall for the celebration of the success, diversity and innovation throughout the business community
On Tuesday, May 26, 2009 we reported that... A TEAM of imaginative entrepreneurs from Dumbarton Academy swept the board at the recent Young Enterprise Dunbartonshire annual awards. The Young Enterprise group called The Nine Misskateers took five
PUPILS, staff, parents and friends of Cardross Primary made light of some decidedly un-summery weather to make sure the school’s annual gala day still went with a bang. Grey clouds and persistent showers may have threatened to make Saturday’s celebration
Yoko is very friendly, so much so, we are struggling to take a picture of her staying still! She is always craving some love and affection. This sociable sweet heart has been a house cat but enjoys a wander around the garden from time to time.
Cheques were presented to Myeloma UK and the Beatson Cancer Charity this week following a successful concert starring many performers from Dumbarton and the Vale. Two sell-out showings of Matinee at the Musicals 2 in March raised £5545 for the charities
Youth sports teams in Dumbarton and the Vale are being given the chance to win free kits and share in a £3,000 grand prize. Arnold Clark’s “Gear Up For Sport” competition is open to all youth sports teams from the ages of four to 15, whether they
On Wednesday, May 26, 2004 we reported that... DUMBARTON came to a standstill amid a sea of tartan recently. Thousands of spectators flocked to hear hundreds of pipers and drummers play at Levengrove Park. The occasion was the Laphroaig Scottish
The PTA at Dalreoch Primary School held a summer fete recently. Kids had a great time jumping around on the bouncy castle, while face-painting and balloon-making added to the fun. With firefighters and police officers also in attendance, there
West Dunbartonshire Council is being called on to reaffirm the area as nuclear free. Councillor Ian Dickson has lodged a motion to be debated at the council meeting on May 29 which describes the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW
Premier British Wrestling will return to Dumbarton on June 1 for another action packed night the whole family can enjoy. Founded in 2006, PBW has gone on to become one of the top wrestling companies in Europe, promoting sell-out shows all across
A ground-breaking, Tony award-winning rock musical is playing at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow, this week. “Green Day’s American Idiot” has returned to the theatre as part of a special 10th anniversary tour. Featuring the music of punk-pop and
On Wednesday, May 26, 2004 we reported that... A DUMBARTON man has made a surprising discovery about his great great grandfather — an unknown football legend. Alex Begg was over the moon to find out Malcolm McVean, from the Vale, was one of the
