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Kind-hearted Bonhill Primary pupils raise more than £1000 for Balloch's Robin House

Pupils from Primary 5 to 7 planned the event, which included charity buckets at the school gates, prizes from pupil and family support workers at the Vale of Leven Academy, and other competitions.

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Survivors of vile Bonhill rapist are hailed for their bravery in speaking out

Danielle Barr, Alexandra Bhengu-Smith and Violet Fox told vile rapist Paul Callanin ‘you didn’t win’ after the 35-year-old from Bonhill was found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow of raping them between 2005 and 2013 earlier this month.

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Angry scenes in Dumbarton as riot police pelted with bricks and fireworks as house attacked

An angry mob swarmed Graham Road in the Brucehill area last night, February 28, and threw objects, including bricks, at both police officers and the property they were targetting.

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Investigation launched after angry crowd target a home in 'large-scale' disorder in Dumbarton

Police have launched a probe after a group of up to 300 people gathered outside a house in Graham Road, with the incident said to be the result of 'inaccurate information posted online'.

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Gymnasts plead with councillors to save club's busy Brucehill base

The West Dumbarton Activity Centre is one of the facilities that could be sold or brought into community ownership if controversial cuts are given the green light.

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Hopes high that National Lottery grant can help bring Haldane community together

The Inler Park Trust were awarded a £9,981 grant from the lottery to help transform Haldane United Football Club’s Mill Cabin into a hub for locals.

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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.

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"You didn't win" Three brave rape survivors send powerful message to attacker

Violet Fox, Alexandra Bhengu-Smith and Danielle Barr have spoken out as Paul Callanin awaits sentencing

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RSPB forced to clear beaver-friendly brash from Gartocharn burn over salmon fears

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) inspected a section of the Aber Burn in Gartocharn earlier this month, ordering the RSPB to remove brash from the water which was preventing protected Atlantic Salmon from migrating to spawn.

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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.

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Work on Smollett Fountain to move forward as Alexandria regeneration continues

Council chiefs last week confirmed that a tendering process for the contract to restore the iconic centrepiece to its former glory had concluded, with hopes high that contractors could be on site by March.

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Jagtar Singh Johal's brother writes to MI6 chief as Dumbarton man spends another birthday in prison

In an open letter to MI6 chief Richard Moore, Gurpreet Singh Johal says “with your help, maybe one day soon, he’ll be walking back through our front door in Dumbarton, instead of fearing the death penalty in Delhi”.

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Plans formally submitted for transformation of Dumbarton's Glencairn House

The redevelopment of Glencairn House will be part-funded by a £19m grant from the UK Government’s Levelling Up fund, which is also set to transform Dumbarton High Street with the demolition of the Artizan Centre and redevelopment of the main shopping hub in the town.

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Plans to demolish Dumbuck House Hotel sparks anger with calls made to protect the historic building

Agent Gateside Design has submitted an application to West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) to bulldoze the property on Glasgow Road.

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New athletics venue in Dumbarton's Posties Park should open by the summer

Proposals 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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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.

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"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.

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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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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.

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Dumbarton man with epilepsy who has daily seizures ruled 'fit to work' by DWP

Ryan Connelly, 47, said his deteriorating condition has made it impossible for him to maintain his job, while the DWP has assessed him as having limited capability to work.

Daily Record

Scot who takes daily epileptic fits deemed 'fit to work' by DWP

He claims the decision has also seen him receive lower benefits than he should have, causing him to mount up over £2500 of debt.

Daily Record

Local talent in the spotlight at Lomond Radio Live show in Dumbarton

More than 16 artists are already confirmed for Lomond Radio Live, which takes place at the Burgh Bar in Dumbarton High Street on Sunday (January 29).

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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.

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West Dunbartonshire teacher's union reps speak out after last week's strikes

All primaries and additional support needs facilities were closed on last Tuesday, with secondary schools across the region closing their doors the following day.

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Mother of Cameron House blaze victim calls for action following public inquiry

Six recommendations aimed at hotel owners and operators, the Scottish Government and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been made.

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