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Carers in West Dunbartonshire voice concerns over planned redesign of home care services
West Dunbartonshire NewsThe Lennox was contacted by a number of concerned carers, who have slammed an overhaul of West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Care at Home service.
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Council pledge to pressure Scottish Government over Dumbarton flood prevention scheme
West Dunbartonshire News
Last year an additional £500,000 was allocated for the 2022/23 financial year from the roads and transportation budget to accelerate the implementation of flood schemes to reduce flooding in Levenhowe, the River Leven and Gruggies Burn.
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Campaigners vow to continue fight against Balloch Library relocation plans
West Dunbartonshire Council
At a lively special meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) last week, the ruling administration voted down SNP and Community Party calls to keep the library at its current base - to a furious reaction from the public gallery.
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First look at £10m plans to regenerate Dumbarton's Artizan Centre
West Dunbartonshire News
The £10million project, largely funded by the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund, would see the rundown 70s precinct overhauled - and potentially become home to the town’s health centre, as well as affordable homes and a retirement development, a town square and enhanced retail facilities.
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Buddying system could help women with smear test fears says Alexandria mum battling cancer
West Dunbartonshire Lifestyle
Mum-of-five Carrie Henderson, 39, was heartbreakingly told she has up to 18 months to live after the disease spread to her lymph nodes – just four months after she was told she was in remission.
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Staff at Chivas sites - including Dumbuck and Kilmalid - balloted on strike action
West Dunbartonshire News
Unite, which is the main union at the company, represents hundreds of members at the company’s Kilmalid, Dalmuir, Beith, Strathclyde Grain and Strathisla distilleries, and Dumbuck warehouse facility among others.
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Demolition works on Alexandria's eyesore Mitchell Way near completion
West Dunbartonshire News
Lennox photographer Colin Garvie captured some of Mitchell Way’s final moments, as bulldozers tore down the final section next to the Co-op supermarket.
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News

West Dunbartonshire LifestyleTwo Dumbarton fans putting local sport in the spotlight on Lomond Radio showJordan Mckerry and Michael McVey have launched Lomond Sports Review on the community station, giving local athletes and teams a platform to share their achievements.
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Council pledge to pressure Scottish Government over Dumbarton flood prevention scheme
West Dunbartonshire News
Last year an additional £500,000 was allocated for the 2022/23 financial year from the roads and transportation budget to accelerate the implementation of flood schemes to reduce flooding in Levenhowe, the River Leven and Gruggies Burn.
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Campaigners vow to continue fight against Balloch Library relocation plans
West Dunbartonshire Council
At a lively special meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) last week, the ruling administration voted down SNP and Community Party calls to keep the library at its current base - to a furious reaction from the public gallery.
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Carers in West Dunbartonshire voice concerns over planned redesign of home care services
West Dunbartonshire News
The Lennox was contacted by a number of concerned carers, who have slammed an overhaul of West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Care at Home service.
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Generous Dumbarton youngster raises over £600 for Great Ormond Street Hospital with charity swim
West Dunbartonshire Lifestyle
Lexi McIntosh, a P4 pupil at St Patrick's Primary, swam eight kilometres to raise funds for the children’s hospital – after being concerned that not all youngsters had the same opportunity to take to the water as her.
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Sport

Dumbarton FCDumbarton's Kalvin Orsi admits he couldn't remember last goal after ending 785 day droughtThe winger, a standout performer for Sons last season, admitted that he had forgotten what it felt like to find the net - with his fourth minute finish at New Bayview his first in 785 days.
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Bannockburn 1-4 St Patrick's FPs Saints extend lead with statement victory
West Dunbartonshire Sport
Goals from Dylan Molloy, Brandon Carmouche, Lewis Lobban and Dylan Brown saw Saints record a statement victory over the title rivals, opening the gap at the top of the Scottish Premier AFL table to 10 points.
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East Fife 0-1 Dumbarton - Orsi ends two year goal drought with vital winner
Dumbarton FC
The winger’s cute finish after just four minutes secured a third straight win for Stevie Farrell’s side, who should’ve been out of sight in the first-half - but for some inspired goalkeeping from man of the match Allan Fleming.
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Former Rangers defender Matty Shiels says confidence is key to sparkling recent showings
Dumbarton FC
The 23-year-old has been deployed as a striker, winger, wing-back and centre-half already in his 13 appearances for the Sons this season - but won a penalty, scored and recorded an assist from left-back in Sons' 4-0 win against Bonnyrigg Rose.
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Super sub Ethan fires Vale of Leven to dramatic Junior Cup victory
Vale of Leven FC
The young striker’s late double was enough to see off 10 man Montrose Roselea, who had twice led in the game.
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