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Dumbarton walking football club mark fifth anniversary with big aims for the future

In February 2018, whilst Scotland was in the grip of the Beast from the East, Dumbarton man Phil Dawson founded Lomond Walking Football Club - the first walking football team in West Dunbartonshire.

Daily Record

Teacher hits out over cuts to school transport in West Dunbartonshire

Gavin Corrigan, of EIS, says the decision will lead to a drop in attendance and attainment.

Daily Record

New West Dunbartonshire ASN school 'will benefit children's learning'

Education Scotland said plans to develop the new campus at St Martin's Primary would create new opportunities and 'enhance' local education.

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Free school transport in West Dunbartonshire facing cuts as council launch consultation

The service is currently provided to around 1200 pupils in schools across the district but officials are reviewing which routes can be cut.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire Council tenant rent to increase by 5% this year

The increase has been confirmed by councillors as part of budget measures to help fund improvements to the living standards of tenants.

Glasgow Live

New police officer for Alexandria as top cop says community his top priority

Speaking as he confirmed a new dedicated officer for Alexandria had been appointed, Local Area Commander for West Dunbartonshire, Inspector Ryan McMurdo, said that a number of serial thieves had been brought to justice.

Daily Record

Council tax to rise by 5 per cent in West Dunbartonshire as cuts agreed in budget

Councillor have voted through a range of savings, which would include Clydebank Town Hall opening for fewer days.

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Trade unions urge public to join demonstration against proposed West Dunbartonshire Council cuts

West Dunbartonshire Joint Trade Unions, in association with Clydebank Trades Council and various community partners, are organising a demonstration outside the local authority’s Church Street offices to coincide with a full WDC budget setting meeting today (March 1).

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SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf slammed for launching campaign in West Dunbartonshire

The Cabinet Secretary for Health is standing to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister of Scotland after she revealed earlier this month that she would be stepping down from the role.

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Urgent appeal launched for missing Scots woman who may have travelled to Glasgow

Catherine Rawle was last seen in the Bonhill, West Dunbartonshire at roughly 3.30pm on Tuesday, February 21.

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Missing Bonhill woman may have travelled to Glasgow as urgent appeal launched

56-year-old Catherine Rawle was last seen in the Bonhill area of West Dunbartonshire on Tuesday. Officers are appealing for anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward.

Glasgow Live

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.

Glasgow Live

Funding for West Dunbartonshire Council labelled "unethical and destructive" as budget looms

Members have until March to balance the books, but face savage funding cuts - with opposition parties slamming the way the ruling Labour admiration are operating.

Daily Record

Councillor organises community meetings to improve ‘failing’ West Dunbartonshire's child mental health services

Deputy council leader Michelle McGinty held an open meeting with parents of children on CAMHS waiting lists earlier this month, with two more to come in the next couple of months.

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School week could be cut to four days as West Dunbartonshire Council attempts to balance budget

West Dunbartonshire Council has revealed a list of potential cuts, as it attempts to close a record budget gap that had stood at more than £20m.

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West Dunbartonshire Council leader makes 'Save our Services' call, as savage cuts loom

Councillor Rooney has warned that, without further funding from Holyrood, the local authority will face savage cuts that impact key services if it’s forced to close the gap by March.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire to give staff struggling with pregnancy loss compassionate leave

The move follows a similar scheme brought in by Glasgow and has been welcomed by the MP who started campaigning for the change.

Daily Record

Families living in cramped conditions plead with West Dunbartonshire Council to help end their 'nightmare'

Two families, one in Pappert and one in Bellsmyre, have spoken to the Lennox over overcrowding in their homes.

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Public meeting aims to force changes to children's mental health services in West Dunbartonshire

Deputy council leader Michelle McGinty has organised the event, after seeing her own grandson struggle to find support with waiting times at record levels.

Daily Record

"Now is not the time for a blame game" says West Dunbartonshire Council leader, as budget cuts loom

During an in-depth interview with the Lennox, Labour's Martin Rooney highlighted the bleak financial picture facing the local authority - but insisted he didn't blame WDC's former SNP administration.

Daily Record

John Swinney says he recognises scale of West Dunbartonshire's financial challenge

Deputy FM John Swinney has responded to a letter from WDC chief Martin Rooney outlining the local authority's huge budget gap.

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Transgender woman convicted of rape not allowed to serve sentence in women’s prison

Isla Bryson, from West Dunbartonshire, committed the crimes against two women before she transitioned

Daily Record

Taxi firm owner hits out at West Dunbartonshire's crumbling roads

Allan Wright, owner of Wright’s Taxis in Alexandria, has said he’s seen a number of his drivers forced to fork out for replacement tyres after striking potholes – and has called on people to report them.

Daily Record

Calls made to guarantee the future of dementia wards at hospitals in Dumbarton and Alexandria

MSP Jackie Baillie has called for a 'cast-iron guarantee' on the future of dementia wards in Dumbarton and Alexandria.

Glasgow Live

MP calls for urgent action as Dumbarton man Jagtar Johal Singh faces death penalty in India

Martin Docherty-Hughes MP, who represents West Dunbartonshire, will use a general debate at Westminster to call for urgent action by the UK Government to release Mr Johal.

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