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Man, 33, assaulted in park in Knightswood
A 33-YEAR-OLD man was rushed to hospital after being attacked in a park in Knightswood. The man was walking in Netherton Park, near to Shafton Road, at around 10.45pm on Friday, September 25 when he was approached and assaulted by an unknown person
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More than 1,500 took part in school holiday activity sessions
More than 1,500 West Dunbartonshire pupils enjoyed a summer of activities during a summer holiday programme. Activities included fruit picking, exploring the environment and a fun forensic workshop and were organised by and supported by community
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New dance fitness sessions for older Bankies
New dance fitness sessions for older Bankies are now running at the Clydebank community sport hub. The “Boogie Effect’ seniors” classes are being held at the Clydebank Community Sport Hub (CCSH) in Whitecrook every Friday from 10am until 12noon
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Foodbank urgent plea for food supplies
A West Dunbartonshire food bank is urging locals to donate items that are in short supply. Food For Thought are currently short of beans, soup, pasta sauce, tea bags and sugar. Click here for all the latest news from Clydebank and the surrounding
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New £10m Clyde Mission fund is launched
A NEW £10million fund has been launched to create jobs, improve communities and help reduce Scotland’s environmental footprint along the River Clyde. West Dunbartonshire Council is one of the local authorities working with the Scottish Government
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Foodbank provides weekly food parcel pickup for locals
The Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels initiative is now providing a weekly food parcels pickup service to the Mountblow area. The foodbank will be run by Maureen Cummings from her car which will park at Quebec House, G81 4QP, on Wednesdays from 2.30-
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‘Virtual school’ project grows to more than 250 lessons
West Dunbartonshire’s own virtual school is giving teachers and pupils access to more than 250 online learning sessions. Titled Campus@WDC, the online learning builds on the remote digital learning progress made during lockdown and provides a learning
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New rules agreed to manage cemeteries
NEW rules and regulations for the management of burials and cemeteries across West Dunbartonshire have been agreed by councillors. A report brought before members of the authority’s infrastructure, regeneration and economic development committee
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Food bank pairs with mental health charity to target wellbeing
Old Kilpatrick Food Bank joined with Men Matter, a men’s mental health hub in Drumchapel, to provide sanitary and health products as well as mental health to Clydebank’s men. Maureen Cummings, founder of the food bank, contacted directors of Men
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Council relaunch nursery-aged indoor football programme
West Dunbartonshire Council have relaunched their indoor football lessons for nursery aged children. Mini Kickers, aimed at three and four year olds, will be available to all eligible children. The sessions are held are open to children of
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Sports hub encourage parents to sign kids up for activity camp
Clydebank’s Community Sport Hub (CCSH) is encouraging parents to sign their children up to a week-long activity camp during the autumn school holiday next month. The CCSH is promising to provide a series of fun and diverse sessions tailored to
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Funds to plug Covid attainment gap in Clydebank schools
Almost £1 million in additional support is to be given to pupils in Clydebank to compensate for any loss of learning as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Schools have received guidance on recovery planning, engagement and building confidence
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Drumchapel care homes sold in leaseback deal
TWO Drumchapel care homes have been sold to new owners – but will still be run by the same family firm. Almond View and Almond Court, both in Drumchapel Place, were sold along with seven other Scottish homes for a price tag of £47.5 million.
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Leisure centre release survey to get local views
West Dunbartonshire Leisure wants to hear from people in Clydebank about their experiences of using their facilities since they reopened. Leisure facilities in the area reopened at the start of the month following lockdown. Read more: Leisure
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Clydebank pupils guilty - of being first in Scotland to study the law
A CLASS of Clydebank pupils are the first to take their school to court - as they get some top training in the law. Clydebank High introduced the new legal studies course for S6 pupils this year in partnership with the University of Glasgow’s School
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Picture of the Week: Sunset over the River Clyde
This week’s picture of the week was taken by Post reader Ang Fitzpatrick and shows a beautiful September sunset over the River Clyde, as seen from the Clydebank Leisure Centre. If you would like your favourite eye-catching image from Clydebank and
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Young carers to get help with council rent
A PILOT scheme support care leavers with their rent will be rolled out across West Dunbartonshire on a permanent basis. Care leavers in full time education and living in their own council property will not be required to pay rent while they study
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Flu Jab: Who is eligible and how can you get one?
People eligible for the free flu vaccine are being urged to take up the offer to protect themselves and others and help the NHS avoid additional pressure over the winter period. This year the vaccine is being offered to more people than ever to
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St Mary’s Primary pair win Active Schools Award
West Dunbartonshire Council have praised two Saint Mary’s Primary pupils as they awarded them the Young Sports Stars of the Month for September. Lara MacPhie and Liam Cairns were praised for their participation in WDC Leisure’s Basketball club
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StreetBikes clean up Bowling Harbour and take on Humphrey hill
Clydebank youngsters have been helping to tackle climate change while enjoying their weekend. Children involved in Y Sort It’s Street Bikes club visited Bowling Harbour during their Saturday cycle, challenging themselves to fill three bin bags
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Dalmuir man who drove car while on fire is banned from the roads
A DALMUIR man who was seen driving with his car bonnet on fire has been banned from the roads for 18 months. Jamie Muirhead, of Ellinger Court, had pleaded guilty to offences dating back to last December in Alexandria. On December 12, the 32
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New data on Bankie babies' life expectancy
CHILDREN born between 2017-2019 in West Dunbartonshire have the fourth worst life expectancy rate in the country, new figures from National Records of Scotland have revealed. Average life expectancy at birth in Scotland has been confirmed as 77.1
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Angry residents hope to halt food market bid for old bus depot site
People in Old Kilpatrick have reacted angrily to proposals for a street food market in the village. Plans have been submitted to West Dunbartonshire Council for a “change of use” for one of the units at the Gavinburn Business Park, a former bus
