John Paterson: Last News

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.More than a third of missing persons cases in West Dunbartonshire involve children.That was the stark statistic outlined by the area’s top cop as he explored with officials how they can work together to protect our young people.Chief Superintendent John Paterson was speaking at a meeting of the West Dunbartonshire community planning management board last week which brings together members of the police, council and health services among others, including voluntary organisations.He told the meeting: “Thirty eight percent of missing people are children and looked after and accommodated children.“We are working on that together and looking at why that is

The news that demolition will start soon on the building that will make way for Falkirk 's new town hall has been welcomed by the local arts community.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) from Dumbarton welcomed Scotland’s national clinical director Jason Leitch to a virtual question and answer session last week.There was no shortage of questions for Professor Leitch on topics such as the pandemic, his career, coping with pressure, preparing for briefings and even his favourite music.The online event was part of a series of ‘In conversation with’ sessions where an invited guest joins the local PSYV weekly meeting.Since the first session in October where divisional commander Chief Superintendent John Paterson answered questions, the groups have had a variety of speakers, with the professor opening

People across West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh have been thanked for staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic.