By Democrat reporter Local MSP Jackie Baillie has highlighted recent figures released by the Office of Rail and Road that reveal that since the Abellio franchise started running Scottish trains in 2015, almost 75,000 trains have been cancelled, including many on the Helensburgh, Dumbarton and Balloch lines. These 74,514 cancellations have come at a time … More 75,000 TRAINS CANCELLED UNDER FAILING FRANCHISE

Some consider unpaid internships a rite of passage, but they exclude candidates who cannot afford to work without pay or shell out almost $1,300 for the opportunity. As a result, it’s the affluent students who can afford the work experience. … More SO, YOU WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A JOURNALIST?

school children from Balloch Primary and St Kessog’s, who created the inscriptions about Balloch around the fountain, were also at the event. … More FOUNTAIN UNVEILED IN VILLAGE SQUARE

an Old Bailey judge has ruled that the news providers cannot be compelled to hand over their unpublished notes to the police. … More JOURNALISTS’ RIGHTS UPHELD IN COURT

Around 40 Military personnel from the UK, Norway and France, including divers and medical staff, have joined with partners from Serco, James Fisher and Sons and Babcock Marine to test the capabilities of the rescue system. … More RESCUE SYSTEM HEADS TO ARRAN FOR NATO EXERCISE

The Loch Lomond Rowing Club will use an award of £7,000 to upgrade toilet and changing facilities at its clubhouse near Mill of Haldane. … More NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING