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Tom Grant

Reporter for West Dunbartonshire, covering breaking, live and local news, lifestyle, social media, political stories, sport content and the issues impacting the community. Working across titles such as The Clydebank Post, Dumbarton and The Vale of Leven Reporter, The Irvine Times and The Helensburgh Advertiser.

Latest articles from Tom Grant

The much-loved character is set to visit The Entertainer store in Clyde Shopping Centre on Saturday, June 4

Sonic The Hedgehog is coming to Clydebank to meet his fans
Young Bankies are being offered the chance to meet a famous face next month as Sonic The Hedgehog visits Clydebank.

West Dunbartonshire Community Transport team includes John Hainey, centre, and Andy Sinnott, right

Pic: Connor Bryce

West Dunbartonshire Transport group hoping for volunteers as more people use hospital service
A big-hearted community group is appealing for volunteers to help it achieve its goal of getting West Dunbartonshire residents to and from hospital appointments.

The Sons will play Aberdeen, Raith Rovers, Peterhead and Stirling Albion in July in the Premier Sports Cup.

Photo: Andy Scott

Dumbarton handed tough start to new campaign after Premier Sports Cup draw
Dumbarton will begin their new season with a tough set of fixtures following the draw for the 2022/23 SPFL Premier Sports Cup.

West Dunbartonshire police issue advice after a rising number or reported frauds

Rising number of 'fraud' reports in West Dunbartonshire, say police
Police have issued a warning about buying items on sites such as Facebook and Gumtree after a number of frauds across West Dunbartonshire.

Scotrail have slashed 700-weekday trains across the network

Dumbarton woman 'forced to pull plug on concert plans' after ScotRail cancels trains
A Dumbarton woman admits she felt angry when she had to cancel plans to attend a concert in Glasgow at the last minute because of Scotrail's travel chaos.

Knightswood Connects cut the ribbon on the bench located on the grass hill area of Pikeman Road.

Community unveils memorial bench dedicated to victims of Covid-19
A memorial bench dedicated to those lost or affected by the Covid-19 pandemic has been officially opened to the public in Knightswood.

The handsome three-bedroom semi-detached villa is located in Glenpath in Dumbarton

Modern and vibrant Dumbarton villa sure to attract plenty of interest
A truly impressive home awaits its new owners with this vibrant Dumbarton property new on the market and sure to attract plenty of interest.

Food for Life Ambassadors have been selected for their work within their school, community and local authority to push forward the ‘good food’ movement.

Clydebank healthy eating champions become food ambassadors
Two employees of West Dunbartonshire have been recognised for their work towards improving students meals in schools.

Alana Mclaughlin with under-19 world champion Nathan McRae

There’s no luck about Clydebank youngsters’ Irish dancing success
The owner of a Clydebank dance school admits she was overcome with emotion when her team of Irish dancers returned from a recent world championship with a world champion.

Labour won 12 seats out of 12 in May's elections

SNP and Labour clash over key West Dunbartonshire Council appointments
OPPOSITION councillors have accused West Dunbartonshire's new Labour ruling group of breaking their own rules at the very first meeting of the new term.

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