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Great Western Golf is inviting local children and primary schools to take part in a brand new creative competition to celebrate the start of the golf season and the venue's 25th anniversary. The competition, titled "The Big Draw," gives young artists the opportunity to design artwork for the driving range distance marker boards. Winning designs will be professionally produced and installed on the driving range, giving children the exciting chance to […]

A group of schoolchildren were left fascinated as they saw first-hand the significant progress which is being made as part of a major infrastructure and commercial development at Bowling.The 12 pupils from St Patrick’s Primary in Dumbarton got a close-up look at the former site as they were shown around by contractors Story who have been undertaking work on behalf of Network Rail.The site is being transformed to unlock the […]

West Dunbartonshire Council’s budget for 2026/27 has been set with a 7.8% Council Tax rise agreed to help close a multi-million pound funding gap.During a meeting yesterday, elected members agreed to continue to fund external organisations including Lomond and Clyde Care and Repair, Y Sort It and West Dunbartonshire Citizens’ Advice Bureau. They also agreed to retain funding for bowling clubs and chose to continue providing free swimming lessons for […]

Children at Clydemuir Primary School in Clydebank have been praised for being well-mannered, welcoming and proud of their school following a recent inspection by Education Scotland.The primary school was given some of the highest ratings available by inspectors with staff recognised for their focus on wellbeing which is fostering a positive and highly inclusive ethos. This is further acknowledged and supported by the wider school community.It was highlighted that children […]

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential maintenance work on the A82 between Lomondgate and Stoneymollan Roundabouts from Sunday 1st February until Sunday 22nd March 2026.  This work will require continuous 24-hour offside lane closures of the A82 in both directions in this location and a temporary barrier will be in place.  This work will also require overnight closures as follows: A82 northbound & southbound closure – Sunday 1st February (8pm – 6am) A82 southbound closure […]

West Dunbartonshire Council’s Greenspace team is helping to facilitate a major environmental initiative bringing together local authorities, community volunteer groups, schools and businesses across the area.The Big Clyde Clean Up aims to improve the river corridor, tackle litter and pollution, and inspire long-term pride in Scotland’s waterways. Running in alignment with Keep Scotland Beautiful’s Spring Clean Scotland 2026 campaign and the Upstream Battle project, there will be a series of […]

A volunteer team whose bravery has saved countless lives has been named Citizen of the Year at this year’s Provost’s Civic Awards.The Loch Lomond Rescue Boat volunteers were honoured for their extraordinary commitment to public safety, responding to more than 80 emergency callouts last year alone. Often leaving work, rising in the middle of the night, or stepping away from family moments, the team has shown unwavering dedication to protecting […]

MSP Jackie Baillie has handed over a raft of signatures opposing proposed Fire Service cuts.The politician presented the signatures, gathered as part of her petition against the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s proposals to downgrade services, at Helensburgh Fire Station.Jackie, who represents Helensburgh and Lomond, took to the streets to encourage residents to support her petition, as well as running an online version.Hundreds of residents backed the petition – to […]

As the festive season approaches, Amey has announced which trunk roads in South-West Scotland will be impacted by traffic management installations for essential maintenance between Friday 19th December 2025 until Monday 5th January 2026. Road users travelling for the holidays are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for any journeys.   Routes with continuing traffic management over the festive period include:M8 Hillington Interchange (J26): A 2+2 contraflow, 40mph speed limit, and average speed cameras will remain in place during the holidays. […]

West Dunbartonshire Council has agreed to progress with a major flood alleviation scheme to help protect properties in Dumbarton East.The project aims to address significant flooding caused by the burn’s steep catchment and rapid runoff. Key elements of the full scheme, which was agreed by members, include installation of a four-metre wide diversion culvert from Strowans Well Road to Hunter Burn outfall into the River Clyde; construction of a new […]