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The Latest Breaking News from West Dunbartonshire

West Dunbartonshire council urged to re-look at ventilation systems in schools

A councillor pointed out classrooms are small and enclosed spaces and ventilation is an issue

Glasgow Live

Predator who raped two women while they slept jailed for six years

Graham Ross, 38, preyed on the pair at separate properties in Old Kilpatrick, West Dunbartonshire. Both of the women were drunk and incapable of giving or withholding consent at the time.

Glasgow Live

Nazanin release gives fresh hope to family of imprisoned Dumbarton man

The brother of Jagtar Singh Johal and West Dunbartonshire's MP will meet with the Foreign Secretary.

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Additional support needs services to be expanded in West Dunbartonshire

Councillors backed plans to increase the secondary provision in the local area – as education chiefs said an extra nine classes for severe and complex learners were required.

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More additional support needs classes on way for West Dunbartonshire pupils

It means pupils will not have to be sent outside the local authority area to get support

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire to lose £3 million school attainment funding over four years

Councillors are concerned as a gap in school pupils' achievements widens between those in deprived areas and those in affluent neighbourhoods

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire becomes Scotland's cheapest place to buy a property

This is despite data published by chartered surveyors Walker Fraser Steele showing that the average price of a property in the area increased from £136,102 to £150,297 between January 2021 and January 2022.

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Pupils in West Dunbartonshire take part in lessons to combat bigotry, religious hate and racism

The move comes after vile anti-catholic slurs were painted on Dumbarton's Denny Tank Museum earlier this year.

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Politicians demand action as new figures show 40 percent of West Dunbartonshire households in fuel poverty

The grim statistics have shown fuel poverty rates are soaring across the country, with prices set to increase even further later this year.

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Warnings over potential impact of proposed cuts to West Dunbartonshire Leisure

A spokesperson for the leisure trust told the Lennox that the proposals won't limit sporting opportunities throughout the area.

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Dumbarton theatre group call on date to be set for Denny Civic reopening

The St Mary's Way theatre is undergoing renovation works, but so far West Dunbartonshire Council are unable to provide a clear indication of when the tasks will be completed.

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Council tax to rise by three percent in West Dunbartonshire as budget approved

The SNP's 'no cuts' budget was agreed with the rise helping to close the gap.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire council hold minute's silence held for Ukraine citizens

Councillors fell silent ahead of a budget meeting as they marked the tragic loss of live following Russia's invasion of Ukraine over two weeks ago.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire to raise council tax by 3% to prevent cuts

The council has managed to use the small increase, as well as reserved an additional Scottish Government funds, to avoid making any cuts to services in their budget.

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West Dunbartonshire Council signs up to pregnancy loss pledge

The council has signed up to ensure employees who suffer the tragedy of a miscarriage are able to take the time they need, and to access support where it is needed.

Daily Record

Tributes pour in for dedicated West Dunbartonshire trade unionist

Unison led heartfelt tributes to Denise McLafferty who was described as a "a talented and principled socialist".

Daily Record

Council tax debt in West Dunbartonshire hits £8m, as cost of living soars

New information obtained under Freedom of Information revealed that in 2020/21 alone, almost 15,000 cases in the region were referred to sheriff officers.

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Young Scots dad-to-be saved by padded North Face jacket during 'slashing' by yobs

Lewis McGinty believes the duo were trying to stab him but was protected by his thick coat during the shocking attack in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire.

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Alexandria cancer survivor urges women to attend smear test appointments as uptake falls

Only 70 percent of eligible women between the ages of 25 and 49 in West Dunbartonshire came forward for tests last year.

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Ukrainian flag raised at West Dunbartonshire Council offices in show of solidarity

The council leader has pledged the local authority will “play our part” in housing war refugees.

Daily Record

Two-thirds of West Dunbartonshire's bank branches have closed in last decade

There are now just 10 bank branches open in the region, compared to 30 in 2010.

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West Dunbartonshire business leader welcomes end of most Covid restrictions

The vaccine passport scheme came to an end today while face masks will no longer legally be required to be worn after March 21.

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Only one-third of GP appointments are face-to-face in West Dunbartonshire

A Dumbarton doctor says those who need in-person appointments will receive them

Daily Record

Street League programme set for West Dunbartonshire return

Street League is the UK’s leading sport for employment charity, supporting thousands of young people each year and aiming to end youth unemployment.

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Anger over £6m social care reserves pot while West Dunbartonshire residents 'struggle to cope'

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie called on West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership to properly fund services for those who need them.

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