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AlexandriaVale mum who feared giving birth in Northern Ireland welcomes newborn son

Angela MacDonald from Levenvale who was worried she had gone into early labour was told she may have to be sent by helicopter to hospital.

West DunbartonshireMan seriously injured in early morning attack in Renton

The 37-year-old man sustained serious injuries to his head and body during the attack in the early hours of Saturday morning (February 4).

Dumbarton FCDumbarton FC blog: Impressive effort against the Buddies earns Sons a well deserved draw

Sons fan Fraser Clarke shares his views on Dumbarton's latest Scottish Championship match against bottom of the league St Mirren.

West DunbartonshireNotebook by Bill Heaney: Trainspotting 2 is a riveting look at life in the raw

Bill Heaney shares his views on the Danny Boyle's long-awaited sequel to the hit 1996 black comedy movie based in Scotland's capital of Edinburgh.

DumbartonBellsmyre pitch row: Council officers scrapped £500,000 soundproof fence plans

Council leader Martin Rooney said last week that “someone, somewhere” decided not to put up the fence.

West DunbartonshireAnger at controversial plans to close Alexandria job centre

The Bank Street office is set to shut as part of Westminster cuts, with all services transferred to Dumbarton - causing anger among local politicians.

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News

AlexandriaVale mum who feared giving birth in Northern Ireland welcomes newborn son

Angela MacDonald from Levenvale who was worried she had gone into early labour was told she may have to be sent by helicopter to hospital.

West DunbartonshireMan seriously injured in early morning attack in Renton

The 37-year-old man sustained serious injuries to his head and body during the attack in the early hours of Saturday morning (February 4).

DumbartonBellsmyre pitch row: Council officers scrapped £500,000 soundproof fence plans

Council leader Martin Rooney said last week that “someone, somewhere” decided not to put up the fence.

West DunbartonshireAnger at controversial plans to close Alexandria job centre

The Bank Street office is set to shut as part of Westminster cuts, with all services transferred to Dumbarton - causing anger among local politicians.

West DunbartonshireMore victims reporting historical sex crimes in West Dunbartonshire

A top detective urges: “Regardless of when it happened, have the courage to come forward and speak to us. It’s never too late."

Sport

Dumbarton FCDumbarton FC blog: Impressive effort against the Buddies earns Sons a well deserved draw

Sons fan Fraser Clarke shares his views on Dumbarton's latest Scottish Championship match against bottom of the league St Mirren.

Dumbarton FCDumbarton FC exit Scottish Cup after shock defeat by Bonnyrigg Rose juniors

It was the first time in history that a Championship club have suffered a defeat at the hands of a Junior team.

Dumbarton FCDumbarton FC: Stevie Aitken hoping for better performance in Scottish Cup replay

The Sons boss says his team will have a home advantage when they welcome junior side Bonnyrigg Rose to the Cheaper Insurance Direct Stadium next week.

West Dunbartonshire NewsRio Paralympics 2016: Gordon Reid going for gold as he faces doubles partner in singles final

The Wimbledon champion will be playing alongside Alfie Hewett in the doubles final before the pair face each other on opposite sides of the court.

Dumbarton FCDumbarton 1 Dundee United 0: Sons celebrate first home victory as United struggle to settle in Championship

A penalty by defender Mark Docherty sealed the points for the Sons in their first home match of the Scottish Championship.