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Alexandria's eyesore Mitchell Way to be fully demolished to make way for Lidl

Members of West Dunbartonshire Council’s infrastructure, redevelopment and economic development (IRED) committee last week formally agreed to demolish the remaining buildings on Mitchell Way and hand the land over to Lidl.

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Helensburgh Central train from Edinburgh Waverley still set to run despite RMT strikes this week

ScotRail have confirmed that the Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Central train will run two trains per hour on August 18 and 20, when strikes are planned by RMT members.

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Anger over 'devastation' of hedges beside whisky warehouses in Dumbarton

Chivas said they are carrying out essential maintenance at their Dumbuck site.

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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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Work on Helensburgh’s new state-of-the-art £22m leisure centre has been completed

The new development in West Clyde Street, was originally due to open in April 2020 – but had been hit by delays and disagreements over its design.

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Alexandria author writes new series on West Dunbartonshire's hidden history and nature

Alexandria author Paul Murdoch launches The Nature of West Dunbartonshire series next month, with four books covering walks in each season.

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Alexandria karate legend Tom McTaggart on five decades in the martial art

Despite two hip replacements that have earned him the nickname ‘bionic man’ in his family, the 65-year-old remains as passionate as ever about the martial art - and still pulls on his gi twice a week to teach karate in the Vale.

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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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Alexandria Citizen Advice Bureau to close as part of plans to "move service into 21st century"

Chiefs insist the decision is “not about closing down our advice but relocating it” - with online and telephone services strengthened, and the potential of home visits being investigated.

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Family of Dumbarton's Jagtar Singh Johal demand urgent action from UK Government after he is formally charged

The 35-year-old has also been accused of being a member of a terrorist gang, with relatives fearing he could be sentenced to death if convicted.

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West Dunbartonshire Council workers reject pay offer - but won't strike

West Dunbartonshire is one of five local authorities where there are no plans for a strike as workers didn’t meet the 50 percent threshold required.

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Dumbarton amputee golfer credits sport with saving his life

Jim Hamill is set to be the vice-captain of Team Scotland for the prestigious Phoenix Cup later this year.

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Helensburgh campaigner demands more restrictions on fireworks after bill passed in Scottish Parliament

Jane Kerr, 51, fears the new Bill, which will create a licensing scheme and limit the number of days when fireworks can be sold, will encourage some to stockpile them.

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Four Bonhill friends take on West Highland Way for baby loss charity

Jamie MacLean, John Brennan, Glen Halliday and Stuart Mcfarlane are currently trekking 96 miles for Baby Loss Retreat.

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Cat dies after being 'shot with air gun' in sickening Alexandria attack

Rainbow's owner has been left distraught after she was shot in the stomach and had to be put to sleep.

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Regeneration works risk ripping the heart out of the Vale of Leven

Businesses in Alexandria fear being forced to close, whilst residents are turning their back on the town centre - as roadworks cause chaos.

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Talented Dumbarton dancer already looking to 2023 after World Cup medals

Ayla Stewart and her mum regularly travel from the family’s Bellsmyre home to Falkirk for classes and rehearsals, with Ayla’s dedication rewarded on the biggest of stages as she scooped silver and bronze in her two group dances.

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New Dumbarton Costa plans to be investigated over impact on local businesses

Costa had permission for a new drive-thru store in the car park of Morrisons on Glasgow Road refused by councillors last year. However, it appealed the decision to the Scottish Government.

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Loch Lomond Shores owner warns car park is out of bounds for £40m tourist resort

Kemble Business Park LLP says it is essential that the proposed development by Flamingo Land does not rely on parking spaces at Loch Lomond Shores.

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Rail services set to return to normal across Dumbarton and the Vale this week

Last week, the train drivers’ union ASLEF agreed to accept a deal from Scotrail following a dispute which led to a temporary timetable being introduced in mid-May causing widespread disruption.

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Alexandria artist to appear on BBC show alongside host Tinie Tempah

Ross Muir appears on BBC1’s Extraordinary Portraits tonight.

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Over 7000 people attend first Loch Lomond Highland Games since Covid

More than 7000 people flocked to Balloch from as far as Germany and America for the return of the Loch Lomond Highland Games.

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Dumbarton community organisation celebrates anniversary of lottery windfall

Bellsmyre Development Trust is celebrating its 10th birthday after being set up thanks to lottery funding.

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Dumbarton ultra-runner completes 100 mile 'holy grail' of sport in California

John Connolly, 45, completed the gruelling Western States 100 mile run in 21 hours 53 minutes, despite being faced with hugely challenging terrain and soaring temperatures.

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