Scot bailed from Indian prison remains in grave danger, campaigners warn Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was arrested in 2017 and has been imprisoned in the country since then. Evening Standard · Oct 2
Analysis shows how 'lapdog' Scottish Labour MPs 'waste time asking about SNP' SCOTTISH Labour MPs have been labelled "lapdogs" after fresh analysis revealed that they use Prime Minister’s Questions to ask more… The National (Scotland) · Aug 16
Speaker cuts off Scottish Labour MP for failing to ask question at PMQs A SCOTTISH Labour MP had to be stopped by the Speaker after he used his chance to speak at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) to list the UK… The National (Scotland) · Jul 8
Labour peer is 'not alone' in holding 'contempt for Scottish democracy', Greens say The Labour peer who suggested Westminster should consider rolling back devolution is "not alone" in his "contempt for Scottish… The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
Labour peer says Westminster should 'consider withdrawing Holyrood powers' A Labour peer has said Westminster should consider rolling back devolved powers if the SNP does not cooperate with an inquiry into the party's… The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
Yvette Cooper under pressure to demand release of imprisoned Scot on India visit YVETTE Cooper is under pressure on a visit to India to raise the cause of a Scottish man held “unjustifiably” in an Indian prison for almost… The National (Scotland) · Jun 4
MPs push for Westminster probe into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement MPs are calling for a Westminster inquiry into SNP finances in the wake of Peter Murrell's embezzlement from the party if Holyrood does not The National (Scotland) · May 28
More than 100 MPs and peers call on David Lammy to secure release of detained Scot More than 100 MPs and peers have called on the UK government to make “all diplomatic efforts” to secure the urgent release of a Scot who has… The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025
‘Moment of truth’ for Lammy on Scot detained in India, says brother The Foreign Secretary will meet with Jagtar Singh Johal’s family next week as more than 100 parliamentarians signed a letter calling for urgency. Evening Standard · May 1, 2025
India trade deal should secure release of detained British citizen, says MP Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, has been held in India since 2017. Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025
MPs urge Starmer to secure release of British blogger facing India death penalty Jagtar Singh Johal was arrested in November 2017 in Punjab, northern India, while in the country for his wedding. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024
Listen to bizarre moment Labour lose control of Scottish council after provost row LABOUR have lost control of a Scottish council – despite winning an outright majority of seats in the 2022 local elections ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2024
Labour win first Scottish seat of General Election as SNP vote share collapses LABOUR have won the first Scottish seat of the General Election as the SNP are facing collapse across the country. The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2024
Family of Brit dad locked up in Indian prison saves dinner place for him every day Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton, Scotland, was locked up amid accusations he was involved in a political murder plot in Punjab, northern India, which he and his family have always strongly denied Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023
Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023 Calls for release of Dumbarton man Jagtar Singh Johal grow as he marks 2000 days behind bars Today (April 26) marks 2000 days since Jagtar Singh Johal, known as Jaggi, was locked up amid accusations he was involved in a political murder plot in Punjab, northern India.
Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022 Dumbarton FC's 150th anniversary exhibition opened by two of club's most loyal fans Father and son Jake and Alan Mcshannon make the six hour round trip from Campbeltown to the Rock for home matches, and have watched the Sons in action in locations as far afield as Peterhead and Shropshire.
Daily Record · Sep 12, 2022 Proclamation ceremony held in West Dunbartonshire to declare King Charles III as monarch The historic event was one of many planned around the country for King Charles III following his official proclamation ceremony at St James Palace in London.
Daily Record · Sep 10, 2022 Proclamation ceremony to take place in West Dunbartonshire for King Charles III Local dignitaries will attend the ceremony at the steps of the Municipal Building in Dumbarton tomorrow.
Daily Record · Jul 26, 2022 Two Alexandria girls hoping for success in Scottish Pipe Band Championships on Saturday Rowan Murdoch and Beth Turner are among thousands of competitors at the championships, but the hometown girls are counting on the crowd to spur them on.
Daily Record · Jul 19, 2022 Search on for West Dunbartonshire's community heroes as awards nominations open The Provost’s Civic Awards is being held in person for the first time in three years.
Daily Record · Jul 15, 2022 Loch Lomond Highland Games returns this weekend for first time in two years. This Saturday, the world-famous Loch Lomond Highland Games is back, with more than 350 competitors expected to descend on Balloch for the big day.
Daily Record · Jun 1, 2022 Beacon to be lit at Dumbarton Castle to honour Queen's Platinum Jubilee Local dignitaries will attend Dumbarton Castle to light the torch tomorrow night.
Glasgow Live · May 31, 2022 West Dunbartonshire 'Beacon of hope' to be lit to honour Queen's Jubilee The beacon will be one of many across the UK lit up to mark the Queen's platinum jubilee, while other celebrations are also planned.
Glasgow Live · May 18, 2022 West Dunbartonshire councillors elect new leader and provost The newly elected council leader of the Labour-controlled council, will take up the post for the third time and hopes to
Daily Record · May 10, 2022 Labour take control of West Dunbartonshire Council after surprise election success Martin Rooney, councillor for Lomond, is expected to be confirmed as the new leader of the council this month - as all 12 of the party's candidates in the area gained election.