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'Difference between life or death' - Calls for groups to apply for free defibrillator
A DRUMCHAPEL MSP has welcomed news free life-saving equipment will be provided to 'defibrillator blackspots' by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). SNP MSP Bill Kidd hopes the new BHF scheme will help the communities which need it most after it
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Former Wilko boss apologises for more than 12k job losses after retailer went bust
The former chairwoman of Wilko has apologised to thousands of employees who lost their job after the UK retailer went into administration earlier this year. Wilko entered administration in August leaving all 400 stores and 12,500 employees at
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New council homes built in the area will be 'better mix' thanks to fresh policy
New homes built in West Dunbartonshire will address identified needs such as larger family homes, a council committee has heard. The Housing and Communities Committee were told a refreshed design standard for all newly built homes has been introduced
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Owners of popular Chinese takeaway in Knightswood bids farewell to business
A popular Chinese takeaway has made a huge announcement today. The owners of Ho's Chinese, based in Knightswood, have bid an emotional farewell after six years in the business. The pair confirmed that the takeaway will remain in business,
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MSP urges all Bankies to back campaign for faster pancreatic cancer pathway
Clydebank's MSP has pledged her support to Pancreatic Cancer UK’s campaign to improve treatment rates for the disease. Marie McNair was speaking as the charity launched its ‘Don’t Write Me Off’ initiative urging the Scottish Government to fund
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Foodbank 'gobsmacked' at getting unexpected Postcode Lottery windfall
The founder of an Old Kilpatrick foodbank admits she and her team were left "gobsmacked" after receiving a £25,000 funding boost thanks to residents winning the lottery. Maureen Cummings and her Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels (OKFP) volunteers were
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What the 12 questions TikTok trend is ( how to do the quiz yourself)
New TikTok trend alert! We've got a new relationship quiz to take part in and there are only 12 questions to answer. Couples have been getting to know their partners better thanks to a new relationship trend on the video-sharing platform.
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Greater Glasgow night bus service reveals Hogmanay schedule
GREATER Glasgow night buses will run on Hogmanay, a major bus company has confirmed. McGill's, who is operating the new nightly bus service in the city, revealed that the service, which usually runs on Friday and Saturday nights, will operate on
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'Opportunistic' thief makes off with money tin and phone at much-loved community hub
An “opportunistic” thief pretended to be interested in using a Dalmuir charity’s services – before making off with a money tin and a mobile phone. The man was branded a “scumbag” by Golden Friendships founder Jim McLaren after a charity tin and
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Council among highest in UK for provision of social housing
The council has exceeded targets for the delivery of new affordable housing in the area. West Dunbartonshire Council ranked in the top ten of all UK local authorities for most social housing delivered as part of a newly implemented programme.
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Clydebank figure-maker in shock after Beatles legend gets his hands on his work
A CLYDEBANK figure-maker was left in shock after Beatles legend Paul McCartney got his hands on his work. Earlier this year, David McGurk created a figure of George Martin – The Beatles’ producer who passed away in 2016 – and posted a photo of
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Clydebank entertainer on journey from local bars to dream job abroad
A successful entertainer has told of his journey from performing in bars across Clydebank for extra pocket money to securing his dream job abroad. Craig Hevern started his singing career at 14 years old after he was introduced to local theatre
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Marie McNair MSP: It’s important to know where to go for help this winter
With the winter freeze on the horizon, many are getting worried about energy bills, coupled with ever-increasing food prices. Households have never been under so much pressure, so it’s important to know where to go for help. That’s why I hosted