In ALL honesty, no, I don’t relish a general election on December 12. Delivering leaflets and knocking on doors to discuss politics is undeniably a task better done in April or May, and certainly not when most people are more concerned about the
COUNCIL flats are being turned around faster for new tenants - but the renters are less satisfied with the quality. New figures reported last week raised concerns with councillors that the rush to get new residents moved in was at the expense of
The health board which covers Dumbarton and the Vale has cancelled over 400 operations – due to a lack of equipment. The figures were released by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) under a freedom of information request. In 2017/18, 70 operations
A HELENSBURGH dog owner is organising a walk of solidarity for pets in the hope of encouraging others to reconsider setting off their own fireworks. The ‘Pets Against Fireworks’ demonstration is due to take place this weekend at Levengrove Park
P7 PUPILS at Christie Park were given a private history lesson last week - inside a mini poppy factory. The youngsters were invited on board Poppyscotland’s “Bud” vehicle, which transforms from an 18-tonne truck into a mobile community space including
Parliament debated the future of the proposed Flamingo Land site in Balloch last week. In a members’ debate brought forward by West Scotland MSP Ross Greer, politicians criticised the now withdrawn plans. In his speech, Mr Greer said: "For
Volunteers "make a difference" by opening up views of the loch. Members of the conservation charity, Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, rolled up their sleeves to clear view points of the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond along the A82. John
COUNCIL bosses are recommending axing staff and offloading community centres in a bid to save just £130,000. The savings - equal to the annual salary of West Dunbartonshire Council's chief executive, Joyce White - have been earmarked after more
Dumbarton manager Jim Duffy admits his side were asking for trouble after “basic” defensive mistakes cost them in Saturday’s 4-2 loss to East Fife. Sons fought back from 2-0 down to level against East Fife before going on to concede two more in
