Commonwealth leaders said the time had come for a ‘meaningful, truthful and respectful conversation towards forging a common future based on equity’.

Britain’s biggest housebuilder said home completions also dipped over the first four months of the financial year.

Helensburgh Repair Hub volunteers assessed 22 items, including a typewriter and doll’s pram, at an October 31 repair event.

The chain reported an 8.2 rise in like-for-like first-quarter sales, with bar sales leading the way with a 9.4 jump and food up 6.8.

The Dumbarton and District Multiple Sclerosis Group recently celebrated its annual Hallowe'en party at the Princess Rose in Balloch.