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St Margaret of Scotland Hospice invite the community to support their new fundraising appeal which will help them to continue to provide the highest quality end of life care for another 75 years.St Margaret of Scotland Hospice is based in Clydebank, near Glasgow. It is the oldest and largest Hospice in Scotland. The hospice offers a peaceful, homelike environment for patients, their families and their friends.Right now, the Hospice is […]

Thousands of spectators enjoyed the sights and sounds of traditional music yesterday (Saturday) as the Scottish Pipe Bands once again took place in Dumbarton.127 pipe bands from across the world descended on Levengrove Park for the event.And after a day of intense competition, which saw bands from across the United Kingdom going up against bands from further afield including the Republic of Ireland and Oman. Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band […]

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing and joint replacements on the A898 Erskine Bridge northbound from 8pm on Friday 8th August until 6am on Monday 11th August 2025 under a full weekend closure.Road users are advised to plan their journey times, accordingly, seek alternative routes or follow the standard, agreed diversions outlined below, while the works are taking place. The southbound A898 Erskine Bridge will operate under a single lane closure.Emergency service access has been agreed and will be maintained in […]

The leading tenants’ organisation in West Dunbartonshire has been named Tenant Group of the Year at a national awards ceremony.The Council nominated West Dunbartonshire Tenants and Residents Organisation (WDTRO) for the recent Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) National Good Practice Awards.As well as receiving the Tenant Group of the Year honour, they scooped an Outstanding Achievement Award on the night.They were nominated by staff within the Council’s Housing Service who […]

Lomond Radio's youngest presenter, Ruairidh Mac presents Lomond Radio Kids Edition every Monday evening between 6pm and 7pm. He plays an hour of hand-picked songs and has some topical chat.He'll be on air on Monday 21st July as usual which happens to be his 200th Show. Ruairidh (12), has been with the station since he was 8 years of age and enjoys playing his eclectic selection of music. Everything from […]

Police Scotland and partners have relaunched Operation Ballaton, a summer initiative aimed at keeping visitors and communities safe across Balloch, Loch Lomond and surrounding areas.The multi-agency operation brings together Police Scotland, British Transport Police, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Councils, ScotRail, and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority to tackle anti-social behaviour and maintain a visible presence in key areas throughout the […]

MSP Jackie Baillie has welcomed an eleventh hour health board U-turn over the 340 hospital bus link service.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde had announced plans to axe the service 340 and replace it with an in-house transport service for patients and staff only.But after crunch talks with Dumbarton MSP Jackie, the board will now permit visitors to use their replacement service.The previous 340 bus service, operated by McColl’s, was axed […]

Staff and children at Renton Early Learning and Childcare Centre are celebrating after receiving some of the highest marks possible following a recent inspection.The centre, which has been open for just under three years, was awarded two Grade 6 ratings (Excellent), for leadership and the quality of the staff team, alongside two Grade 5 ratings (Very Good) for the quality of the setting and the care, play and learning the […]

Pupils at Kilbowie Primary School are celebrating after receiving the silver award for being a Rights Respecting school.The Rights Respecting Schools status is awarded to schools that show commitment to promoting and realising children’s rights and encouraging adults, children and young people to respect the rights of others in school.The award also recognises achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of […]

Families across West Dunbartonshire are being given the chance to enjoy a series of fun days within the area’s parks this summer.Starting on 5 July and running through until mid-August, the events are being staged throughout the local authority area. Each family fun day will take place from noon until 4pm and include lawn games, face painting, kids rides, an inflatable slide and pony petting.The events at Levengrove Park are […]