Forest funding targets young unemployed
FORESTRY Commission Scotland has committed £360,000 to help unemployed young people as part of its Employment Skills programme.
82 year-old woman dies after being struck by car in Alexandria
AN 82 year-old woman has died after being involved in a fatal road accident in Alexandria.
Amnesty appeal is launched to help retrieve Maid of the Loch parts
THE owners of the famous Maid of the Loch have launched an amnesty appeal to help retrieve parts from the paddle steamship after she was decommissioned in 1981.
MSP backs action to end violence at work for retail staff
MSP Jackie Baillie has backed calls from shop-workers’ union USDAW for more action to tackle violence and abuse against retail staff in Dumbarton, Vale of Leven and Helensburgh.
Maintenance work means no access for prams and wheelchairs
THE ramp at the entrance of the Meadow Centre in Dumbarton was out of commission today.
Balloch firm toast awards success in 'Best Glamping' category
A BALLOCH-based family business beat off some stiff competition to be crowned ‘Best Glamping’ winners at the 2017 Scottish Outdoor Leisure Awards.
School closing early due to gas leak
DUMBARTON Academy has closed early after a strong smell of gas was detected.
Residents are invited to council rent consultation in Dumbarton
WEST Dunbartonshire Council is to host a housing rent setting consultation on Thursday, November 30 between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.
MSP Jackie Baillie tackles Scots government on additional support needs funding
BUDGET cuts have slashed the level of support available to children with additional support needs (ASN) in mainstream schools, MSP Jackie Baillie has argued.
