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Jealous Dumbarton dad threatened to set ex on fire and drive her to suicide in campaign of abuse

Scott McGarry, 36, warned the woman he would harass her until she was driven to take her own life.

7 October 2026
Glasgow Live

Death of self-employed Glasgow roofer who fell from property set for probe

Stephen Wilson suffered fatal injuries after falling from a property in Dumbarton.

7 October 2026
Glasgow Live

Glasgow west end bar owners could buy council land next door to build flats

Land next to Wunderbar on Dumbarton Road could be used for build to rent homes rather than as an intended beer garden.

5 October 2026
Glasgow Live

Dumbarton man released from Indian jail remains in 'grave danger'

"He is still facing the death penalty on what are completely trumped-up political charges."

2 October 2026
Glasgow Live

Dumbarton man detained on terror charges in India for almost a decade without trial released

"There have been so many setbacks and disappointments in the last nine years that I didn't dare to believe it until I saw Jagtar walking out of the prison gates with my own eyes."

1 October 2026
Glasgow Live

Dumbarton rapist who 'manipulated and abused' young girls dies behind bars

Owen Hollern was branded a "sexual predator" who "ruled with an iron fist" during his trail at the High Court in Glasgow.

21 September 2026
Glasgow Live

Tributes paid to 'true legend' Dumbarton dad killed by mini on M8

"You were a true legend. Fly high up there, bro."

16 September 2026
Daily Record

Dumbarton FC owner takes to stage again for special charity fundraiser gig

Mario Lapointe will be joined by musician Richie Gallacher for a return after the pair’s concert proved a hit and provided valuable support for the Tullochan organisation, as well as the football club

8 September 2026
Daily Record

"Nightmare" Dumbarton roadworks prompts call for rethink amid delay hell

The works, which are being carried out by Scottish Water between Dalreoch Train Station and Renton Road, are set to last until December 7.

8 September 2026
Glasgow Live

'Impressive' Dumbarton church to go up for auction - but needs 'comprehensive upgrading'

According to marketers, Auction House Scotland, a property of this scale is "rarely available".

4 September 2026
Glasgow Live

Police appeal four months after Glasgow attack as cops need your help tracing this man

Officers believe the man pictured may be able to help with their enquiries into a serious assault which took place outside a premises on Dumbarton Road in April.

13 August 2026
Daily Record

Family and friends take on hike challenge in memory of beloved Dumbarton dad

Thomas Campbell died suddenly from a blood clot in August last year at the age of 49 after a busy life which included time with the Territorial Army.

11 August 2026
Glasgow Live

Police probe late-night 'firebomb attack' as car torched on Dumbarton street

Police Scotland confirmed the fire is being treated as deliberate.

6 August 2026
Daily Record

Long-awaited Dumbarton revamp project "postponed" in latest completion delay

The The £7.2million project will see Glencairn House transformed into a new public lending library and local history museum for the town - but it has been pushed back further.

4 August 2026
Daily Record

New Foreign Secretary pressured for action on Dumbarton man detained in India

Ed Miliband has been urged to raise the case of Jagtar Singh Johal with Indian officials as the local man faces up to almost a decade in jail in the country.

28 July 2026
Daily Record

Dumbarton land dispute leads to grass cutting responsibility confusion

The stretch of land in Overtoun has been left three feet high in some places - with discussions continuing between the council and the nearby Overtoun House estate amid frustrations from residents.

21 July 2026
Daily Record

Fresh calls launched for new Dumbarton health centre after flood damage

The current facility has seen interior ceilings collapse following heavy periods of rainfall during recent storm weather.

7 July 2026
Daily Record

Dumbarton charity hit with "devastating" storm damage blow after funding cut

Volunteers at Food For Thought have been forced to pick up the pieces after the extreme weather last week battered their city-centre unit - and comes on the back of a 50 per cent reduction in council

30 June 2026
Glasgow Live

Two women arrested after Dumbarton robbery leaves victim in hospital

The 37-year-old male victim was taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged.

27 June 2026
Glasgow Live

Dumbarton carer who choked woman and said 'you're going to die' given five-year warning

During the ordeal, Thabani Moyo told the woman "you're going to die"

26 June 2026

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