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Police confirm Alexandria industrial unit fire was deliberate

Detectives are appealing for information and say they are working to establish if it is linked to recent wilful fires in West Dunbartonshire.

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West Dunbartonshire Council’s SNP group accused of ‘playground politics’ by Labour

Michelle McGinty made the comments last week, as members debated an SNP motion highlighting a manifesto pledge to put £1,000 in the pocket of every West Dunbartonshire resident.

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Plans for 'warmth centres' in West Dunbartonshire to help struggling residents

Churches, community centres and libraries could open their doors to those unable to afford to heat their homes this winter.

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SportScotland chiefs to meet council over West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust concerns

Earlier this year, we reported how planned cuts to West Dunbartonshire Leisure would see the loss of 5.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff, however, WDC say this is offset by current vacancies – reducing the impact to 2.6 FTE staff.

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West Dunbartonshire Council to crack down on tax avoidance by businesses

Councillors were all agreed that the issue of businesses not paying their fair share of tax was more pressing than issues such as benefit fraud.

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Bin strikes in West Dunbartonshire called off as new pay deal thrashed out

The region was set to be the latest to join councils across the country which have seen rubbish pile up in streets in a row over pay.

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Pony therapy business hope as West Dunbartonshire council provide new site

The council are using compulsory purchase powers to take over the existing site, but have now agreed to provide owner Susan Dick alternative grazing land

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West Dunbartonshire needs more access to mental health services as suicides rise

There are growing concerns that the social deprivation, Covid-19 and now the cost of living crisis add to the levels of depression and anxiety within local communities.

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Mobile drug unit begins touring West Dunbartonshire to reduce high drug death rate

The new Drug Harm Reduction Mobile Unit has been launched with the mission to take support into the heart of communities where losses have occurred.

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Dumbarton man Jagtar Johal Singh facing death penalty in India as calls made for his release

West Dunbartonshire Council was unanimous in agreeing a motion calling on the UK Foreign Secretary to advocate for the release of Mr Johal, who faces the death penalty.

Glasgow Live

Waste workers to stage four-day strike in West Dunbartonshire in row over pay

The region will be the latest to join council areas across the country which have seen rubbish pile up in streets.

Daily Record

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.

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Concern West Dunbartonshire contamination could make affordable homes more expensive

Specialist officers have been brought in to help deal with the contamination, which may push up costs as the council looks to complete hundreds of new affordable homes.

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West Dunbartonshire has highest homelessness rate in Scotland

West Dunbartonshire has the highest rate of homelessness in the country, it has been revealed, as councillors dedicate £500,000 to tackle the issue. As it stands there are 1404 people per 100,000 suffering from homelessness, in West Dunbartonshire,

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West Dunbartonshire Council 'desperately' need funding amid Cosla proposal offer for council workers

Last Friday saw local authority body, Cosla, offer West Dunbartonshire Council workers a five percent pay rise offer and a minimum hourly rate of £10.50

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Old Kilpatrick cottage owner hopes to transform building into new family home

The cottage owner took over the property in 2006 and has now been allowed to purchase the surrounding land, which West Dunbartonshire Council hope will kick-start redevelopment of the building.

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Concern over 'unexploded WW2 ordnance' on £5m West Dunbartonshire housing site

While nothing has yet been found, a survey will be carried out after it was suggested a previous development plan had stalled over concerns about the possible munitions.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council missed its carbon footprint targets last year

Officers say waste levels from residents are continually increasing and have the biggest impact on the local authority’s carbon footprint.

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Man rushed to hospital after school bus crashes with lorry on major Scots road

Police raced to the scene on the A82 near Bowling, West Dunbartonshire at around 3.40pm on Tuesday August 16.

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Warnings West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare require further funding

The charity has been in operation for the past nine years and has handed out an incredible 105,218 food parcels to those in desperate need.

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Alexandria mum whose son took own life hits out at rise in suicide deaths

Lizzi Stuart has made a renewed plea for local support services as West Dunbartonshire recorded its highest number of suicide deaths in a decade.

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West Dunbartonshire has one of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in Scotland.

In West Dunbartonshire there are less babies breastfed than the national average.

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West Dunbartonshire pupils match pre-pandemic levels in this year's SQA exams

Pupils across West Dunbartonshire are celebrating after receiving impressive results from the first year of formal examinations to take place since the pandemic.

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Support for West Dunbartonshire pupils as exam results released

A helpline is now open to support anyone who needs it.

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Family of Dumbarton man who died after 40-year drugs battle make plea for change

Tony Devine was one of 28 people across West Dunbartonshire who lost their lives to drugs last year.

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