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Day: December 8, 2018

BUDGET PROTEST RALLY

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Unions head for Holyrood with plea to end SNP cuts to public services The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood; Cllr Jonathan McColl; Cllr Ian Dickson; Cllr

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MAID of the LOCH

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Boats and cruising firms are making the tourism headlines in Balloch The Maid of the Loch – thrown a new lifeline. Pictures by Brian Averell

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FIT FOR A REFURB

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Gym Refurbishment The Meadow Centre and Vale of Leven Swimming Pool gyms will close for a couple of days next week to make way for

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STARVE THEM INTO IT

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Priti Patel wants to starve the Irish – but the rush for passports goes on Priti Patel, right, got the sharp edge of Nicola Sturgeon’s

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IN YOUR DREAMS

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Picture and artwork by Tom Gardiner

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • SWIMS AND GYMNS: THEY’RE FREE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS
  • COUNCIL cycle path plans move forward alongside major active travel investment
  • COUNCIL’S UNPAID CARERS HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CHECK OUT ALLOWANCES

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Vale of Leven Trust exploring new ways to support our community …

Vale of Leven Trust exploring new ways to support our community …

Vale of Leven Trust It’s been a big planning week for us! Our management team has been busy shaping the future of the charity and

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Biker hurt in crash with police car near Erskine Bridge …

Biker hurt in crash with police car near Erskine Bridge …

A biker has been treated in hospital after being involved in a crash with a police car near the Erskine Bridge. Police said the collision

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SWIMS AND GYMNS: THEY’RE FREE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

SWIMS AND GYMNS: THEY’RE FREE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

West Dunbartonshire Leisure  WDC funded free Summer Activities for school pupils Saturday 27 June – Sunday 16th August • Free Juvenile Swim sessions for WDC

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COUNCIL cycle path plans move forward alongside major active travel investment

COUNCIL cycle path plans move forward alongside major active travel investment

by Bill Heaney Councillors at the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee received updates on the latest progress in delivering a high-quality walking, wheeling and cycling

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COUNCIL’S UNPAID CARERS HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CHECK OUT ALLOWANCES

COUNCIL’S UNPAID CARERS HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CHECK OUT ALLOWANCES

Labour MSP Carol Mochan and Social Care Minister Shirley Ann Somerville. by Bill Heaney This is Carers Week, and this year’s Carers Week report found

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Knife possession increased by 15 per cent among 11 to 15-year-olds between 2020 and 2025.

Knife possession increased by 15 per cent among 11 to 15-year-olds between 2020 and 2025.

by Bill Heaney First Minister John Swinney has been asked what further measures the Scottish Government will take to tackle the rise in knife crime

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Anti immigration arrests following demonstrations across Scotland

Anti immigration arrests following demonstrations across Scotland

by Democrat reporters Demonstrations were held in several locations across Scotland last night, Tuesday. Three men, aged 31, 18 and 18 have been arrested and

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