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'Disgusting' vandalism of Scottish Unesco heritage site condemned

THE "mindless" vandalism of a Scottish heritage site has been condemned after sculptures and benches were sprayed blue ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025

'A magnificent day': Global groups join Pipe Band Championships in Scotland

The Scottish Pipe Band Championships attracted thousands of spectators.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025

Group of 'neo-Nazis' thrown out from council meeting about 'far-right racist' banners

A GROUP of “neo-Nazis” had to be escorted from West Dunbartonshire Council’s HQ after disrupting their last full council meeting ahead of the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2025

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'Cherished' golf course saved from closure after £1 community takeover

A “CHERISHED” golf course in West Dunbartonshire is to be leased by the council to a local community organisation for £1 in a bid to save it…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2025

Lay of the land and hope for the future as I bid farewell to Scottish rugby

Just a few random thoughts this week, and if regular readers detect an elegiac note in my scribblings today then that’s perceptive of you.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Anger as 100-year-old golf course closure approved by council

A SCOTTISH golf course which dates back to 1906 is set to close despite continued efforts to save the venue

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2025

Nick Rodger: Where there's a will there's a way as D-Day looms for Dalmuir municipal

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025

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Listen to bizarre moment Labour lose control of Scottish council after provost row

LABOUR have lost control of a Scottish council – despite winning an outright majority of seats in the 2022 local elections ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2024

Scottish Labour win by-election to replace paedophile former councillor

SCOTTISH Labour have won a council by-election held to replace a former Scottish Labour councillor who has been jailed on paedophilia charges ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2024

LIV Golfer's Caddie And English Premier League Soccer Star Back Petition To Save Threatened Scottish Municipal Course

Dalmuir Municipal Golf Course near Glasgow is facing the threat of closure by the local authority which operates it

Golf Monthly · Feb 21, 2024

Council approves controversial transfer of Old Kilpatrick's Napier Hall to foodbank

Members of West Dunbartonshire Council’s Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development (IRED) committee last week voted to approve the transfer of Napier Hall’s lease to Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels (OKFP) for a 10 year period.

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

Fed-up West Dunbartonshire Council tenants make 1100 complaints over damp

One of those suffering is furious Alexandria mum Leanne Pirrie who says she lives in fear of her kids being harmed by their living conditions.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023

Delay to new West Dunbartonshire classrooms for additional support pupils

The planned new classrooms would help pupils with additional needs get a better education in their own area.

Glasgow Live · Jun 28, 2023

Dumbuck House Hotel could be stripped of B-listed status amid demolition plans

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is proposing to de-list the former Dumbarton hotel amid new plans to partially demolish the building.

Daily Record · Jun 27, 2023

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Glasgow Live · Jun 27, 2023

West Dunbartonshire plan to expand 1140 hour childcare to benefit two year-olds

A pilot project is already underway in Glasgow, and West Dunbartonshire council is looking to see whether the idea could work.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023

Police vow to get tough on anti-social behaviour in Balloch Park this summer

As part of an ongoing effort to stop boozed-up revellers on a day trip ruining the park for locals, officers based here and British Transport Police are working together to spot problem groups enroute on CCTV, and hamper their efforts.

Glasgow Live · Jun 21, 2023

West Dunbartonshire Council promises to help children living in poverty through holiday

Councillors raised concerns about a steady decline in funding for pupil equity, and how to finance summer activities.

Daily Record · Jun 14, 2023

Frustrated Dumbarton councillor writes to Scottish Water over Posties Park delays

Plans have been in place aimed at regenerating the Levenside venue into a state-of-the-art athletics track since 2016 – but have been hit by a string of delays and setbacks.

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Glasgow Live · Jun 9, 2023

New Lidl supermarket planned for West Dunbartonshire main street

The new store proposed for Alexandria has been in development for a number of years, with issues over the site now finally resolved.

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023

Glowing inspection report for Bonhill's St Ronan's Primary

Education Scotland published the findings of their visit to the Ladyton school last week, praising: “The outstanding leadership of the headteacher and two highly-effective principal teachers.

Daily Record · May 22, 2023

Former Ardlui activity centre set for new lease of life with council set to agree deal

West Dunbartonshire Council is, this week, expected to approve a transfer of the lease of the building to a new business, Loch Lomond Lodge, run by Jacqui Johnston.

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

Satisfaction with West Dunbartonshire Council properties has plunged since 2017

Just 73 percent of the 600 residents interviewed by telephone said they were satisfied with the quality of their home - down from 86 percent in 2017. The council's Labour administration has vowed to make housing a priority, with huge investments set to be made.

Daily Record · May 10, 2023

Council put a stop to Bonhill wind turbine build - after outcry from residents

Homeowners in quiet Broomhill Crescent, on the fringes of Beechwood, said preparation of the ground for the erection of a single wind turbine is underway - despite no planning permission having been granted.

Glasgow Live · May 5, 2023

West Dunbartonshire Council to spend £10m fitting 'mould' sensors in council properties

The investment is part of a range of measures being taken to tackle mould following the tragic death of a young child in Rochdale which councillors said should be 'a wake-up call'

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

West Dunbartonshire Council to put pressure on utility firms to minimise disruption after roadworks 'chaos'

Councillor David McBride says disruption has caused 'intolerable traffic chaos' and says 'utility firms must do better'.

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