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“No-one believed in us. The manager said, ‘You can only play for a few minutes.’ The entire audience jumped up on their tables”: The story of Fanny, one of the world’s first all-female rock bands

Fanny never topped the charts, but they made fans of everyone from the Beatles to David Bowie – despite constantly having to prove they could play

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“We were being thrown to the dogs. It felt like our hard work was being chucked away for this crap idea that girls couldn’t possibly be decent musicians”: They were American rock pioneers loved by David Bowie. But they’ve been virtually forgotten today

Before the Runaways and the Go-Gos was Fanny – the all-female band David Bowie called “extraordinary”

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"One demo was of a guy playing one finger piano on Black Night": When the call went out to replace Ian Gillan in Deep Purple, only one man got an audition

In 1973, Deep Purple replaced Ian Gillan with an unknown singer. They then went on to make one of rock’s most underrated albums, Burn

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New Lidl in Alexandria given go-ahead - but councillor fears for impact on town

The long-awaited proposals were given the green light last week but SNP councillor Ian Dickson slammed the administration for agreeing to cut the time shoppers can park at the new supermarket at the meeting.

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Community councillors demand answers as to why Mitchell Way is still standing

The dilapidated structure is due to be torn down as part of a £12m masterplan to transform the heart of the Vale.

Daily Record

Bonhill councillor outlines fears over Vale of Leven windfarm proposals

The SNP's Ian Dickson has urged people 'not to fall for greenwashing' - as he outlined his concern about a planned windfarm near Beechwood.

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Six or five bedroom homes needed for large families in West Dunbartonshire councillor claims

A meeting heard families have been waiting years on a suitable property.

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West Dunbartonshire Council votes to save Castlehill sports facility plans

Labour and the SNP both agreed that the proposals for a new changing facility at the former OLSP should be saved - with Councillor David McBride saying it was a commitment to the people of Dumbarton West.

Daily Record

£3m slashed from West Dunbartonshire Council services as £21m budget gap addressed

Labour leader of WDC, Martin Rooney, labelled the Scottish Government's funding package for councils "a scandal" whilst SNP members hit out at the ruling authority for a lack of consultation.

Daily Record

Revealed: Ofsted asks staff from private care firms to inspect children’s homes

Recruits in pilot scheme have been taken from chains in charge of facilities deemed unsatisfactory

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Leader of West Dunbartonshire Council accused of being a 'liar' in heated debate

Labour leader Martin Rooney and SNP councillor Ian Dickson clashed during a council meeting.

Daily Record

Paisley man who threatened to snap wife's neck overheard by 999 phone operator

Ian Dickson falsely told ambulance operators his wife was threatening him with a knife before going on to make threats to break her neck, thinking he had hung up the phone.

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Paisley man threatened to break wife's neck "with two fingers"

Ian Dickson thought he had hung up the phone but an ambulance service call handler overheard him make threats

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Alexandria mum pleads with council for move away from violent neighbour

The resident, whose anonymity we have protected, says she contacted the Lennox as a last resort, having pleaded with West Dunbartonshire Council for a move because of the devastating impact the situation was having on her children and mental health.

Daily Record

Labour take control of West Dunbartonshire Council after surprise election success

Martin Rooney, councillor for Lomond, is expected to be confirmed as the new leader of the council this month - as all 12 of the party's candidates in the area gained election.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022: Meet the Leven candidates

Currently the ward, which covers Bellsmyre, Renton, Bonhill and the south of Alexandria, is represented by Labour’s John Millar, the SNP’s Ian Dickson, Jim Bollan of the Community Party and Alba’s Caroline McAllister.

Daily Record

Former West Dunbartonshire Council leader Ronnie McColl set to stand in local elections

Ronnie McColl, father of current council leader Jonathan, has been named alongside Ian Dickson as the SNP's candidates for Leven.

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