Dumbarton pensioner who piled on weight following heart attack sheds eight stones Ann Barrowman opened up on how her incredible weight loss allowed her to care for her sister May. Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023
Dumbarton man with epilepsy who has daily seizures ruled 'fit to work' by DWP Ryan Connelly, 47, said his deteriorating condition has made it impossible for him to maintain his job, while the DWP has assessed him as having limited capability to work. Glasgow Live · Jan 24, 2023
DWP says man who has daily epileptic seizures is fit to work Ryan Connelly says his condition is deteriorating and means he can't work anymore Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023
Scot who takes daily epileptic fits deemed 'fit to work' by DWP He claims the decision has also seen him receive lower benefits than he should have, causing him to mount up over £2500 of debt. Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023
Calls made to utilise Vale of Leven Hospital unused wards to tackle NHS 'crisis' Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie has called on the Scottish Government to use the Vale of Leven hospital's unused wards. Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023
Local talent in the spotlight at Lomond Radio Live show in Dumbarton More than 16 artists are already confirmed for Lomond Radio Live, which takes place at the Burgh Bar in Dumbarton High Street on Sunday (January 29). Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023
Jordan Jones stunner secures late Killie win against Dumbarton The Northern Ireland international netted his first goal of the season to secure Killie's fifth round spot. The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2023
Calls made to guarantee the future of dementia wards at hospitals in Dumbarton and Alexandria MSP Jackie Baillie has called for a 'cast-iron guarantee' on the future of dementia wards in Dumbarton and Alexandria. Daily Record · Jan 19, 2023
Funding for Dumbarton's elderly community groups delayed over park taxi bid The last money in a local trust fund is to be distributed to groups helping the elderly - but a delay on an application by the Friends of Levengrove Park has held up the payments Glasgow Live · Jan 19, 2023
Dalbeattie Star boss refuses to blame conditions for Rangers B defeat On a wet and windy day in Dumbarton, Star were beaten 6-1 and remain rooted to the bottom of the Lowland League Daily Record · Jan 19, 2023
MP calls for urgent action as Dumbarton man Jagtar Johal Singh faces death penalty in India Martin Docherty-Hughes MP, who represents West Dunbartonshire, will use a general debate at Westminster to call for urgent action by the UK Government to release Mr Johal. Glasgow Live · Jan 19, 2023
Sister of Scots mum feared dead in Spain can't celebrate special birthday with prime suspect still on run Mum-of-one Lisa Brown, originally from Alexandria, was reported missing in the Costa Del Sol in 2015 after she failed to pick up her young son from school in Guadiaro, near San Roque. Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023
Fancy dress waterski raises funds for brain tumour charity supporting Dumbarton dad In support of Kenny Collins, members of the Loch Lomond Water Ski Club dressed as Santa, elves and even a giant flamingo and took to the chilly water of Loch Lomond on January 1 to raise money for the charity Brain Tumour Research and help find a cure for the… Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023
Appeal launched after abandoned rabbit found in Dumbarton The brown and white rabbit was found on Quay Street after being discovered in a box. Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023
Glasgow Live · Jan 9, 2023 Loch Lomond Brewery turning to distilling with whisky, rum and gin on the way The team behind the popular brewery in Dumbarton are expanding into the world of distilling with the launch of the Dalrigh Distillery.
Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023 Skilled Dumbarton woodworker transforms church pews into chopping boards Tom Gardiner has upcycled the pews from the former EU Congregational Church on Glasgow Road.
Daily Record · Jan 4, 2023 Dumbarton golf star Lorna McClymont looks back on a 2022 to remember The 22-year-old, who is one of 12 players enrolled on a high-performance scholarship at Stirling University, enjoyed a stellar year which included topping the R&A Student Tour Order of Merit and claiming top titles including the Irish Women’s Open.
Daily Record · Jan 3, 2023 Dumbarton family’s Christmas 'ruined' over nightmare mould which they say hospitalised them Mum Gemma Ewing has hit out at West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) over black mould which she says is rife in her Overburn Crescent home and is putting the family’s health at risk.
Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022 West Dunbartonshire Council votes to save Castlehill sports facility plans Labour and the SNP both agreed that the proposals for a new changing facility at the former OLSP should be saved - with Councillor David McBride saying it was a commitment to the people of Dumbarton West.
Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022 Scots council tenant fears for family's health with mouldy walls in house Derek McKenzie noticed the mould in his Dumbarton home two months ago which he believes is being caused by a leaky roof.
Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022 Police launch probe after Dumbarton pub incident leaves man with head injuries Officers are appealing for witnesses after the incident at the venue on Riverside Lane just before midnight on Friday December 23.
Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022 Still Game stars remember summer holiday trips to the area during Balloch visit Locals queued up around the perimeter of the Co-op in Balloch in a bid to meet the famous pair, who were only too happy to pose for pictures with the fans.
Daily Record · Dec 21, 2022 Resident at Dumbarton's Castle View care home left in "heartbreaking" situation Sharon Calderwood contacted the Lennox after being appalled to find her beloved mum, Agnes McKenzie Ross, who has advanced dementia, left wearing soiled clothes, in pain and with little support or stimulation.
Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022 Hard hitting anti-sectarianism campaign hits the streets of Dumbarton Nil by Mouth has launched the ‘Writing on the Wall’ campaign which will run across high streets in the west of Scotland with the aim of encouraging people to report incidents they see, and to push for those convicted of hate crimes to be forced to scrub walls clean of…
Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022 Dumbarton and Alexandria commuters 'let down' by ScotRail, MSP claims Figures released after a Freedom of Information Request showed that over 6000 local Scotrail services have been cancelled since 2020.