Jack Mullen: Last News

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.A Dumbarton man celebrated his 100th birthday in style last week with live music, messages from two of his footballing heroes and even a radio show in his honour.John Mitchell, a resident at Strathleven House Care Home, marked his big day on April 16 by enjoying an afternoon tea with wife Anne, fellow residents and staff at the Dumbarton home.Local singers Alfie King and Jack Mullen then performed live in the garden of the care home, whilst River Radio dedicated their lunchtime show to the Kinning Park-born former draughtsman.And Rangers fan John even received personalised messages from Ibrox heroes Ally McCoist and Arthur Numan, as well as from

Families supported by a Balloch children’s hospice gathered to remember their children on a memorial walk around the Bonnie Banks.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Two talented Old Bonhill singers have been recognised for their work to spread some cheer during the pandemic, by being nominated for a prestigious national award.Jack Mullen, 14, and Alfie King, 12, have been nominated for Unsung Hero of the Year at the Sunday Mail YoungScot awards, after performing outside care homes and to neighbours who have been shielding over lockdown.The duo have also raised money through performing at-home concerts and used the funds to purchase Easter eggs for Balloch children’s hospice Robin House, as well as creating hampers full of goodies for frontline workers.Their outstanding charitable efforts have raised over £5000 for

Jack Mullen, 14, and Alfie King, 12, Dumbarton During the first lockdown, the pals teamed up to sing outside local care homes to cheer up residents who were not able to see their families - spreading sunshine and raising spirits. They also created hampers full of goodies and delivered them to frontline workers.

This is the heartwarming moment a pair of young Scots singers treated pensioners to a special performance outside a care home near Loch Lomond.