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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.

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Campaigners mark 2000 days since arrest of Jagtar Singh Johal

THE family of imprisoned Dumbarton man Jagtar Singh Johal say they fear he could be stuck in arbitrary detention for 40 years due to delays in the…

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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…

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Dumbarton man languishing in Indian jail could wait 40 years to learn his fate

Jagtar Singh Johal's has been stuck in prison without trial since 2017, now his worried family fear he could be an old man by the time Indian authorities bring the case against him to a conclusion.

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Stirling Albion midfielder praises battling Dumbarton point as Binos move to touching distance of glory

The 0-0 draw with fellow title contenders Dumbarton means the Binos only require a point from their remaining games.

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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.

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Dumbarton makeup artist set for glittering awards ceremony - after starting out during lockdown

Amerz Hardy took the decision to move into hair and beauty despite her background being in accountancy, but saw the world turned upside down just after she qualified in March 2020.

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Crime gang with 'secret Scots lab' who trafficked truckloads of drugs across border sentenced

Stephen King, from Dumbarton, was one of a drugs ring that trafficked truckloads of heroin and cocaine between Merseyside and Scotland.

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Scots tot, 2, rushed to hospital after hit-and-run as cops hunt fleeing driver

The tot was hit by a light-coloured hatchback car on Napier Crescent, Dumbarton, on Sunday evening.

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Two year-old rushed to hospital after hit and run in Dumbarton as police launch investigation

A two year-old girl was rushed to hospital after being struck by a car in an apparent hit and run in Dumbarton, police have now launched an investigation following the incident.

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Police launch probe after two-year-old hospitalised following Dumbarton hit and run

The incident happened on Napier Crescent, Dumbarton at around 8.30pm on Sunday April 9, when the child was struck by a car, which failed to stop.

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Balloch Station set for park and ride, as part of local transport funding boost

Last week Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) announced more than half a million pounds of funding for local travel projects across Dumbarton, Alexandria and Helensburgh.

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Stirling Albion fans slam Dumbarton call off after game is cancelled for FOURTH time 20 minutes before kick off

Dumbarton vs Stirling Albion was originally scheduled to take place in January.

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West Dunbartonshire primary pupils excluded for assaulting staff and threatening classmates with weapons

More than 112 pupils have been excluded from schools in Dumbarton and the Vale since the start of the 2021 school term.

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Brucehill and Bonhill incidents show the need for a greater police presence says MSP

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie made the calls as she demanded that the Scottish Government ensure policing numbers are maintained - after outgoing Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone admitted savings across the service are necessary.

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'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.

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Humza Yousaf under pressure after boy waits years for mental health treatment

Alan Galbraith, from Dumbarton, was waiting for the entire time that Yousaf was health secretary in Nicola Sturgeon’s Cabinet.

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Dumbarton kickboxer takes home seven medals from Austrian Classic World Cup

Twelve-year-old Maia Bisley stunned her parents Kim and Stewart with how she handled the step-up in classes - as one of the youngest competitors.

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Life expectancies in West Dunbartonshire some of the lowest in the UK

The UK has a shocking postcode lottery when it comes to life expectancy, with children born in some areas predicted to live 16 years longer than in others.

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Gayle McCallum, who owns You’ll Love Our Home Bakes on Glasgow Road, opened The Sons Rock and Rolls at Dumbarton FC’s stadium yesterday (Monday) - with a new agreement between the club and Historic Environment Scotland hoping to attract tourists visiting the castle.

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SEVEN people arrested after hundreds join riot outside Scottish home

SEVEN people have been arrested for "mobbing and rioting" after a protest outside of a Dumbarton home turned into a riot ...

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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.

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Albion Rovers boss says injury 'plagued' side may get players back on Saturday

Rovers' game against Stranraer being postponed might have worked in the Cliftonhill club's favour

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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.

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Dumbarton mum left paralysed after 'bending over to pick up pen' fell into a deep depression

Michelle Moffatt's mental health took a turn for the worse and she was prepared to go to an assisted dying facility in Switzerland after a horror accident left her unable to move

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