Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Lennox Herald

Couple say they couldn't turn down chance to take over much-loved Dumbarton bistro

Victoria Edwards and wife Amy jumped at the opportunity to take over Scruples in Wallace Street when previous owner Helen Mackenzie said she would be retiring after 30 years.

Daily Record

Community councillors demand answers as to why Mitchell Way is still standing

The dilapidated structure is due to be torn down as part of a £12m masterplan to transform the heart of the Vale.

Daily Record

Partnership between West Dunbartonshire and Inverclyde council 'unsustainable'

At that time the two local authorities, as well as East Dunbartonshire Council, had developed a model to share roads and transportation services before the remit was expanded to include waste, fleet and grounds services.

Daily Record

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

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

Dumbarton councillor calls on action to cut-down on traffic chaos during roadworks

Labour’s David McBride will put forward a motion to this week’s full meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council which calls for a protocol to be introduced that will minimise traffic management measures, ensure that work takes place every day that roadworks are in place to minimise disruption and examines the impact…

Daily Record

Flamingo Land 'steadfast in belief' £40m Balloch plans will benefit area

Speaking after a petition against Flamingo Land’s plans for Lomond Banks passed the 70,000 mark, development director Jim Paterson said: “We are steadfast in our belief that Lomond Banks will bring considerable economic and social benefit to both Balloch and the wider area.”

Daily Record

Ambitious plans for Dumbarton's oldest building given green light by councillors

Glencairn House, in the town’s High Street, will undergo a major transformation which will include the construction of a three storey extension to create extra space to house the library and museum.

Daily Record

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

New fundraising exhibition featuring local artists launches at the Maid of the Loch

The Life Aquatic was curated by Charli Summers, programme manager of the Loch Lomond Steamship Company, and opened last weekend.

Daily Record

Cuts to welfare and financial advice jobs will hit the most vulnerable in West Dunbartonshire, says councillor

Under proposals approved by West Dunbartonshire Council’s Labour administration in their budget, 28 full-time roles from the welfare rights and money advice services teams could be axed.

Daily Record

Ownership issues at Dumbarton FC have 'normalised struggle' says supporters trust

At their AGM last week, members of the Sons Supporters’ Trust heard further details on the behind the scenes issues impacting the Castle Road side - with the company that owns the club no longer having any registered directors on Companies House.

Daily Record

Plans for new takeaway in Dalvait estate 'outrageous' says council leader

Labour leader Martin Rooney has hit out over proposals for the former oil storage facility/ boiler house on Carson Road in Dalvait.

Daily Record

Diamond hails St Patrick's after vital late victory against Lesmahagow

Saints left it late to get a deserved victory at OLSP on Saturday, leapfrogging their opponents into second place in the league table.

Daily Record

'Listen to the needs of the people' urges Dumbarton minister in passionate Holyrood address

Rev Heller Gonzalez of St Augustine’s Scottish Episcopal Church on Dumbarton High Street delivered the Time for Reflection speech at Holyrood last Tuesday, opening up on his journey from Cuba to Scotland.

Daily Record

Bonhill councillor outlines fears over Vale of Leven windfarm proposals

The SNP's Ian Dickson has urged people 'not to fall for greenwashing' - as he outlined his concern about a planned windfarm near Beechwood.

Daily Record

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Daily Record

Police launch murder probe after fire at Renton flat

A major probe has been launched and top detectives from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team are leading the case, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Daily Record

Grassroots teams urge West Dunbartonshire Council to rethink 10 percent rise in pitch costs

Currently community teams face bills of up to £350 a month for three hours a week on Astroturf parks, with a warning issued that a further price hike could be “catastrophic.”

Daily Record

Dumbarton walking football club mark fifth anniversary with big aims for the future

In February 2018, whilst Scotland was in the grip of the Beast from the East, Dumbarton man Phil Dawson founded Lomond Walking Football Club - the first walking football team in West Dunbartonshire.

Daily Record

'Why is eyesore still standing'? Alexandria residents question Mitchell Way demolition progress

The dilapidated structure is due to be torn down as part of a £12m masterplan to transform the heart of the Vale.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Daily Record

Police say fireworks were thrown at cops after angry crowd surround a house in Bonhill

The incident took place in Braehead last night (March 16), with a crowd targeting a home - and the occupants removed, before fireworks and other objects were thrown.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire kinship group celebrates opening of new support hub

Kinship Care West Dunbartonshire opened their new space on Monday after 12 years of supporting families.

Daily Record

New photos show inside barren shell of The Clipper as Dumbarton pub hits the market

The Clipper in the town’s High Street closed over lockdown and is now a barren shell inside – with the 9,900 sq ft building holding a licence, but developers told that it could be possible to change its use.

Daily Record

Brucehill gymnastics club say they feel 'let down' by council over base plans

The West Dumbarton Activity Centre in Brucehill is one of seven facilities which could close or move to community ownership as the local authority attempts to close a £14million budget shortfall.

Daily Record

Survivors welcome sentencing of predatory Bonhill rapist jailed for 11 years

The three victims travelled to the High Court in Aberdeen as Callanin was sentenced for his crimes.

Daily Record

Trade unions slam West Dunbartonshire Council cuts, warning 'workforce are on their knees'

Members arriving at Church Street were greeted by a well-attended and vocal protest organised by the local Joint Trade Unions, with attendees pleading for cuts to be avoided.

Daily Record

Labour accused of 'underhand tactics' after West Dunbartonshire Council rent rise

At a full meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council last week, members agreed to a five percent rent rise – equating to an average rise of £4.22 per week – to help the cash strapped local authority as it attempts to balance the books, with a four percent increase initially recommended…

1 2 3 4 5

People

Martin DochertyHughes

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

West Dunbartonshire Council

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.