EXPLAINED: 16 - The Real Truth

Ambulance turnaround times at West Dunbartonshire's local A&E highest in Scotland

The shock figures came as a Dumbarton mum spoke out about her wait, after her six-year-old daughter stopped breathing shortly after returning from school.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022

Man caught at £400k cannabis farm in Dumbarton facing lengthy jail term

Attempts had been made to mask the stench from the drugs by wafting in the smell of vinegar.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2022

"Lives on the line" at West Dunbartonshire's local A&E as ambulance turnaround times soar

Newly published statistics revealed that Paisley’s struggling Royal Alexandra Hospital, the nearest accident and emergency unit to Dumbarton, the Vale and Helensburgh, notched up the longest turnaround time for ambulances in the country.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2022

Dumbarton woman speaks of fears over seven month wait for follow-up to smear test

The mum of two, who asked not to be identified, was told on Christmas Eve that her latest smear had discovered abnormal cells and would require a colposcopy - but that she could be forced to wait seven months for the test.

Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022

Bigots who scrawled anti-Catholic graffiti in Dumbarton branded "mindless"

Messages were noticed on Dumbarton's Denny Tank Museum after last week's Old Firm derby.

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2022

Coronavirus memorial gardens to be created in Dumbarton and Alexandria

West Dunbartonshire Council suggests Levengrove Park, Christie Park and Dalmuir Park should have memorial areas to honour those who have lost their lives during the pandemic.

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2022

Demolition of former Dumbarton care home to take place within months

The building has been empty since 2017

Glasgow Live · Feb 3, 2022

Yobs who smashed bus window 'have no place' at Dumbarton Football Club

The club also hit out over pyrotechnics being used in the stand during the Sons’ Scottish Cup defeat.

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2022

Motorist charged with dangerous driving after allegedly travelling at 120mph on A82

The alleged incident happened between Dumbarton and Balloch on Saturday.

Daily Record · Jan 31, 2022

Labour reveal West Dunbartonshire candidates for local council elections

The party's candidates for Dumbarton, the Vale and Balloch have been confirmed.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2022