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Man, 22, charged over alleged ‘Covid-19 death threat'
A MAN has been reported for allegedly sending a Clydebank woman a “Covid-19 death threat”. Police confirmed that the 22-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. The Post previously reported that a woman was sent an
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Fixed Covid-19 test facility for residents on way to Clydebank
A PERMANENT Covid-19 local testing site is set to be established in Clydebank to help local residents who have developed suspected coronavirus symptoms. West Dunbartonshire, whose towns and villages have the highest infection rate in the country
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Man, 53, dies following Knightswood car crash
A MAN dies after being hit by car whilst crossing a road in Knightswood. Around 10.10pm last night a 53-year-old man was struck by a white Audi car while crossing Great Western Road, near to Cowdenhill Road. He was taken by ambulance to the
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FUNDING boost of almost £50,000 for domestic abuse support
A SUPPORT service for women and children at risk of violence and domestic abuse in West Dunbartonshire is set for a funding boost of almost £50,000. The Scottish Government has announced that the West Dunbartonshire Council support service will
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Foodbank updates opening hours
Drumchapel Food Bank has changed its opening hours to 9am-3pm Monday-Friday. This is due to staff and volunteer shortages as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. See more: Drumchapel Food Bank in plea for donations Those who would like to
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Leisure centre facilities open to the public
West Dunbartonshire Leisure are reminding users of the rules they have in place to ensure the safety of everyone who uses their facilities. It comes after group fitness classes recently restarted for the first-time since March. All facilities
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Concerns raised over child online abuse
West Dunbartonshire Child Protection Committee is asking parents, carers and members of the public to be extra vigilant about children’s safety online. The call comes in response to increased concerns from Police Scotland about online child abuse
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Youth project could shut down ‘in months’ as funds bid turned down
A VITAL and award-winning youth project is facing closure within months without a funding lifeline. The G15 Youth Project has been described as “fundamental to keeping children on a safe path” but has seen its council funding cut by nearly two-thirds
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G15 Youth Project face closure after council cuts funds by 60 percent
As reported in the Post this week, the G15 Youth Project faces the threat of closure after a bid for funding was turned down by councillors. The project has been changing the lives of Drumchapel’s young people for the better since 1997 through a
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Streets ahead: help for young Bankies to get ready for work
YOUNGSTERS from across West Dunbartonshire are still receiving vital support to help find employment despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Street League is continuing to work with unemployed 16-29-year-olds in Clydebank and Dumbarton. Graham
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KFC worker in Clydebank tests positive for Covid-19
AN EMPLOYEE at KFC Clydebank has tested positive for Covid-19. The staff member at the Clyde Shopping Centre restaurant is self-isolating at home after the positive test on Wednesday, September 23. Residents who have visited the fast food
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‘Arctic freeze’ to grip Scotland this weekend with frost expected
SCOTLAND is set to be gripped by an ‘arctic freeze’ this weekend, with frost and cold temperatures forecast. BBC weather forecaster Sarah Keith-Lucas has warned that despite a forecast of sunshine, “what all of us will experience is the strength
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Yoker coaches size up new-look squads in opening pre-season fixtures
YOKER Athletic’s first team, under-20s and three youth squads now all have their first friendly matches under their belts as pre-season preparations gather pace after football’s lengthy lockdown lay-off. The managers of all the teams were anxious
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Bankies offered boogie, bootcamp and football as Whitecrook community hub reopens
The Clydebank Community Sports Hub (CCSH) will reopen for indoor classes with a timetable to meet the health and fitness needs of the local community. Despite the outdoor pitches being reopened in late July, indoor facilities will only now reopen
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Storms cause bug and bird infestation leaving Dalmuir tenants in ‘living nightmare’
A mother has told how she has been ‘forced’ to leave her home with her four-year-old daughter after birds and bugs created a ‘living nightmare’ in her home. Donna Sweeney and her young daughter, Leah, have been experiencing an infestation of bugs
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All the new coronavirus lockdown restrictions in force from today
NICOLA Sturgeon this week announce a raft of new coronavirus restrictions being imposed on people in Scotland. The First Minister set out the new measures on Tuesday – with many coming into force today – in a bid to further curb the spread of coronavirus
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Foodbank gives update on services for Bankies
West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare has issued an update on their services as they begin to return to some form of normality. Last month the charity reopened its food distribution centres after being forced to close due to the Covid-19 pandemic
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New council campaign to support business owners
Residents in West Dunbartonshire are being encouraged to ‘think local first’ and support local businesses as part of a new council campaign. The Love Local campaign has been developed by West Dunbartonshire Council, Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce
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Locals urged to download Covid-19 app
Smartphone users in Clydebank are being urged to download NHS Scotland’s new contact tracing app to help suppress the spread of coronavirus if they have not already done so. The Protect Scotland app is available to download for free via Apple and
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OPINION Maureen Cummings: More food bank questions answered
Rules seem to be changing almost on a daily basis at the moment as a result of the increase in coronavirus cases and many people are experiencing high levels of anxiety and worry. It can be a very unnerving experience for most of us with the new
