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Revealed: Here are the Scots recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List
People from across Scotland have been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List. The list recognises achievements of important people in the UK, while being traditionally held for the Queen's second birthday. Howver, the list
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Clydebank church outbuilding damaged
An outbuilding at a Clydebank church was damaged and then set on fire, according to police. Unknown suspects are reported to have entered the grounds of Clydebank Methodist Church in the town’s Second Avenue some time between 12 noon and 11pm on
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Swimming lessons to resume on phased basis
Swimming lessons have resumed on a phased basis in West Dunbartonshire for the first time since lockdown. Children attending are expected to arrive ‘pool ready’ which means that they should have their swimming costume on under their clothes.
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Food bank opens new centre in Clydebank
A food bank has launched a new drop-in centre in Clydebank. Food for Thought has opened up a distribution facility in the Tower Centre at Kilbowie St Andrews Church with the support of the congregation. The facility operates every Thursday
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Man charged with police assault after ‘disturbance’ in Faifley
A man has been charged with assaulting police officers following a report of a disturbance at a property in Faifley. Officers were called to an address in Watchmeal Crescent on September 2. While there they noted the presence of a 28-year-old
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Bankies advised to apply for crisis grant
Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau is reminding residents that if they need urgent help to pay for essentials like food, gas or electricity because of coronavirus, they can apply for a crisis grant from the Scottish Welfare Fund. Click here for
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Man arrested after "stabbing" in Dalmuir
A 39-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with an alleged serious assault at an address in Dalmuir. The man was arrested after a 34-year-old man was reportedly stabbed at a property in Littleholm Place on Saturday. Read more: Man
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Charity encourages residents to live off food parcels for one week
A charity which provides emergency food aid to those most in need across West Dunbartonshire is encouraging locals to join in their fundraising and awareness campaign during international food week. Food For Thought are asking residents to take
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Council presses on with plans for Duntiglennan Fields ruling appeal
WEST Dunbartonshire councillors are pressing ahead to overturn a government decision to permit the development of almost 100 new homes in Duntocher. Members were informed at their most recent meeting that legal counsel had been sought by local
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Residents to be vigilant with scam calls
Police are investigating a number of telephone frauds in Clydebank area in which residents have been called by someone pretending to be from HMRC and threatening them with an arrest warrant if tax owed was not paid. Officers say that in some of
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Slick deal: Former Exxon Bowling site transferred to council for new road and shops
A DEAL to transfer ownership of the former Esso site at Bowling to West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) has been agreed, the local authority has announced. Oil giant’s ExxonMobil will hand over the land which stretches between Dumbarton and Clydebank
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Man exposed himself in front of Clydebank teenagers
A man has indecently exposed himself to teenagers near a school in Clydebank, say police. The incident happened in Kirkoswald Drive at around 2.25pm on Thursday, October 8. The location of the incident is near to St Eunan's Primary School and
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Step closer to a new social care approach
A NEW social care policy to help vulnerable adults get access to support within their communities is being rolled out in Clydebank. Members of West Dunbartonshire’s Health and Social care Partnership (HSCP) reaffirmed their commitment to the implementation
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Foodbank Manager tells of ‘profound poverty’ as new Mountblow service proves popular
The manager of Old Kilpatrick foodbank has offered a mobile foodshare service in Mountblow, after witnessing ‘profound poverty’ in the area. Maureen Cummings initially began offering a foodbank service in the village she lives in due to the high
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Clydebank sports club urged to apply funding
Sports clubs in Clydebank can now apply for up to £2,500 of funding from an improved Scottish sport fund. Supermarket giant Aldi have launched their Scottish Sport Fund for the fifth year running, and clubs from grassroots football teams to after
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Scottish Wedding Show to host online exhibition next month
Scotland’s largest wedding exhibition, The Scottish Wedding Show is transforming into a one-day virtual event for its October showcase. Taking place on Sunday, October 25, can enjoy the immersive wedding planning experience online. The show
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Man arrested for Kilbowie Road store robbery
A 38-year-old man was arrested after police were called to a report of a robbery at the Clydebank Co-op store on Kilbowie Road. Police say a man entered the store and threatened staff with a knife at around 5.45pm on Sunday. Read more: Personal
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Grant for those on low incomes who have to self-isolate
People on low incomes in Clydebank and the surrounding areas will be eligible to receive a new £500 grant if asked to self-isolate. The new Self-Isolation Support Grant will help those who would lose income if they needed to self-isolate, such
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Four wins from four matches as Yoker coaches hail squads’ progress
Yoker Athletic management duo Peter McKenna and Tommy Montgomery saw their charges finally put in the kind of performance they’re capable of on Saturday as the Whe Ho’s first team eased to victory over Greenock Wanderers. In the pouring rain at
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Supermarket outside queuing to return in Scotland as new restrictions imposed
Outdoor queuing looks set to return in Scotland following the introduction of tough new coronavirus restrictions. On Wednesday, the First Minister introduced new rules on hospitality and face coverings in a bid to curb the spread of COVID.
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Young people to share their views on the coronavirus restrictions
Young people in Clydebank are being encouraged to share their views on the latest coronavirus restrictions and the impact they are having. Earlier this year the Scottish Youth Parliament, YouthLink Scotland and Young Scot all teamed up together
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Clydebank mum alleges 'witch-hunt' over gym plans' refusal
A MUM-OF-THREE has claimed she is the victim of a ‘witch-hunt’ after her plans to establish a gym in her back garden were thrown out by councillors. Fitness instructor Caroline Jones hit out after West Dunbartonshire Council’s planning committee
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Claire ‘delighted’ as councillors back her play areas campaign
A CLYDEBANK mum has told of her hopes that councils across Scotland will work to ensure all outdoor play areas are accessible for all children, following a promise made by West Dunbartonshire councillors. Claire McCann recently told the Post how
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Picture of the Week: The Jacobite steam train
The week’s Picture of the Week was taken by Post reader Stephen Holloway and shows the locomotive from the Jacobite steam train passing through Kilpatrick station on Monday, September 28, on its way from Fort William to its winter base at Carnforth
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Scotland lockdown: Here’s what the new rules means for you from 6pm tonight
Nicola Sturgeon announced new “targeted” measures on Wednesday to help stop the spread of coronavirus in Scotland. The First Minister set out the Scottish Government’s plans to slow down the virus and reduce the R-number across the country.
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OPINION Councillor Ade Aibinu: Scrutiny of the rules is not a luxury
Sadly, since my last column, there has been a surge in coronavirus cases, with devastating impacts on communities, businesses and now the student population. In a thousand years, it would have been impossible to think of students being confined
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Clydebank joiner describes how he 'saved man from brink of suicide'
A JOINER from Clydebank is raising awareness of male mental health after saving a man from suicide. Drew Smith, 28, was walking in Balloch with his girlfriend, Nicola Ferguson, when they spotted the man standing at the edge of a bridge. Quick-thinking
