Albion have been hard at work in pre-season friendlies as the preparations ramp up under new boss Steven Whittaker - with the club's captain praising the tough miles put in so far.

The former Queen of the South and Falkirk forward was announced as the latest name for Stirling's League Two campaign as they take to the pitch this weekend.

The dispute has been centred around the proposed introduction of new rotas, with a consultative ballot on strike action to run until July 1.

The Dumbarton-based charity has been told it will receive just £25,750 from the local authority this year – an almost 50 per cent drop from its usual annual grant of £42,000.

Gurpreet Singh Johal welcomed Yvette Cooper's description of his brother's imprisonment as "deeply distressing" but said the Government must now turn words into action.

A councillor advised a recent meeting of the local authority that there were areas with cars parked on the pavement making it harder for people with a pushchair or wheelchair to navigate.

Seven men have been charged in connection with an alleged grooming gang which prayed on children.

The club's Canadian owner has spoken to the Lennox on his first year - including making a managerial change, the call to move to an artificial surface and hopes for the future both on and off the pitch.

The 58-year-old was found dead within a property in the Overtoun Court area of the West Dunbartonshire town.

Robert Weir, kept the weapons at Sandpoint Marina in Dumbarton and was also found with drugs and a sword at his home.

Margaret Blair lives at Erskine Veterans Charity’s McKellar House care home in Bishopton, and celebrated her birthday on Tuesday with friends and family.

A meeting between officials from the West Dunbartonshire HSCP and the council will take place amid protest from care staff outside this afternoon - with their union accusing HSCP chiefs of ignoring calls for a pause.

Mick Kennedy says it would be an 'unbelievable achievement' if Kilby can seal the deal at home to Clyde next week

In his Daily Record column, SNP leader John Swinney sets out his plan to put more money into the pockets of Scots.

Noah the llama and his pygmy goat pals brought traffic to a standstill on the A82 on Saturday

The Observer has taken a glance over some of the rumoured faces that could be appearing in the Forthbank hotseat as the League Two season continues to wind down for the Binos.

The retired whistler took charge of one Glasgow derby at Parkhead but it ended in controversy

A pair of teenagers from Dumbarton and the Vale are part of the ensemble cast for the musical based on their experiences in the care system, which will now hit the biggest of cultural stages.

The Bully Wee are currently third and aiming to thwart of competition from Elgin City, Stranraer and Forfar below them

One of Scotland’s most scenic drives begins its journey in a bustling city centre

Kilby hold a one-point advantage going into the final five games in League Two

Carers took part in a rally organised by the GMB Scotland union outside the council headquarters in Dumbarton’s Church Street last week - with one councillor calling for the changes to be "paused urgently".

Sarsam Abutakir, 34, and Alina Valentina, 31, were due to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday, March 23.

The pair are due to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday, March 23.

There was little in the contest until the Loons fired three goals at the end of the first half to coast to a victory which leaves Stirling looking over their shoulders in League Two.

Kilby handed the initiative back to Spartans after a defeat to Stranraer on Saturday

The First Minister announced the policy at SNP conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre yesterday with less than two months until the Holyrood election.

Kilby gaffer Mick Kennedy has taken his side back to the top of the table with their recent form

The away side had claimed victory in the sides' earlier league meeting at Ainslie Park - but it was a different story this time as Spartans strolled to a comfortable win.

Festive drive raises over £10,000 for the Scottish SPCA.