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The Latest Breaking News from West Dunbartonshire

Glasgow secondary school teachers set to strike next month in pay dispute

Glasgow teachers in the SSTA union will strike on Wednesday, December 7 alongside colleagues in East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, and West Dunbartonshire.

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West Dunbartonshire warm spaces launch activities to help people struggling with soaring energy bills

The plan is to ensure that any resident who wants to keep warm this winter can make use of the buildings open throughout the day, enjoy activities and access support.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire sport events help cut antisocial behaviour in Balloch Park

The events have been used as a way divert youngsters away from anti-social behaviour.

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West Dunbartonshire children waiting three years for mental health treatment

Councillors have asked for more details on the work being done to help ensure children who need it are getting access to mental health treatment.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire schools are set to be closed next Thursday due to strike action

Early Years, Primary, Secondary and ASN schools in West Dunbartonshire are set to be closed next Thursday due to strike action taken by the Educational Institute of Scotland over a pay dispute.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire fell silent as ceremonies took place to pay tribute on Remembrance Day

Ceremonies took place throughout the area, with residents heading to cenotaphs and war memorials, including at Levengrove Park, Christie Park and in Renton to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday.

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Glasgow has shortest life expectancy in UK as study uncovers unwanted revelation

The top three areas with the lowest life expectancy for women are in Scotland as a new study has found that men and women aged 40 in Glasgow City has the shortest life expectancy in comparison to the other local authorities in the UK.

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List of 'awareness days' for West Dunbartonshire ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Th idea was put forward as a result of so many worthy causes now having their own awareness day.

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More funding needed to help West Dunbartonshire's most vulnerable

There have been warnings that a budget shortfall will affect jobs and services, while councillors raised concerns about the families most in need.

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West Dunbartonshire children waiting up to two years for mental health treatment

While children and young people are being seen quickly, concerns have been raised that after being referred for specialist treatment they face a wait of almost 24 months.

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West Dunbartonshire domestic abuse rate second highest in Scotland

There was unanimous support for a council motion to recognise the scale of domestic abuse and gender-based violence, and a hope that it would encourage more victims to come forward.

Glasgow Live

Work is ongoing to tackle West Dunbartonshire’s high suicide rate says health chiefs

Officers have outlined a range of initiatives in response to calls for more to be done after the region recorded its highest number of suicide deaths in a decade.

Daily Record

Monthly bin collections to be considered as West Dunbartonshire Council faces budget gap

Council leader Martin Rooney said that all options would have to be considered to close an £18m budget gap, with the SNP warning a move would be "deeply unpopular with residents."

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West Dunbartonshire's MP calls for independence as Rishi Sunak to become new Prime Minister

Martin Docherty-Hughes has hit out at the Conservatives' fifth Prime Minister in six years, saying it highlights why Scotland needs to be an independent nation.

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Concern grows for West Dunbartonshire residents struggling with mental health

Two train stations have been identified as "areas of concern" as warnings came that the ongoing impact of the pandedmic and the cost of living crisis would have a serious impact on mental health.

Daily Record

Liz Truss "caused economic chaos and hardship" during reign says West Dunbartonshire's MP

Ms Truss resigned this afternoon after a chaotic 44 days in office.

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Clydebank mum sheds tears of pride as daughter dances again after losing limbs in sepsis battle

Six-year-old Olivia McCord, from Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, defied the odds to survive both leukaemia and blood poisoning before taking to the stage during a ballet show last month.

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Scots cancer girl who lost hands and feet in sepsis battle leaves parents in tears after dancing again

Six-year-old Olivia McCord, from Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, defied the odds to survive both leukaemia and blood poisoning before taking to the stage during a ballet show last month.

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Cops release CCTV images of men after serious assault in Scots village

The attack took place on Tuesday, July 12 in Renton, West Dunbartonshire, with police keen to speak to the two men in the released images.

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Domestic abuse has increased in West Dunbartonshire according to Police Scotland

There were 14 crimes were recorded under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 – double last year’s figure of seven.

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Duo behind foster care support charity named West Dunbartonshire’s Citizens of the Year

Fiona and Leighann Hennebry set up Bags Full of Love to ensure the process of moving to a new home was less daunting for vulnerable young people across West Dunbartonshire.

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West Dunbartonshire charity supporting foster children wins Citizen of the Year

The former foster carers behind Bags Full Of Love, which gives essentials to young people moving into a new home, were honured at a gala dinner.

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West Dunbartonshire to honour local heroes at citizen of the year awards dinner

People have been nominating those who went above and beyond for their local community, and on Friday they will be honoured at the awards dinner.

Glasgow Live

Extra funding for West Dunbartonshire holiday hunger programme

More than a quarter of a million pounds will be put towards the programme, which aims to supoprt families and young children over the holidays.

Glasgow Live

More money for West Dunbartonshire childcare practitioners as 1140 provision expands

Hourly rates of pare for providers will be increased to relflect the rise in inflation.

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