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First sod cut at new multi-million pound Faifley Community Campus
The first sod has been cut to officially mark the start of building work at the new multi-million-pound state of the art education and community campus in Faifley.
Community Transition and Youth Success Funds open for applications
Local organisations will benefit from two new Council funding streams set up to offset the impact of the cost of living in West Dunbartonshire.
Significant step in regeneration of major brownfield site on Clyde Waterfront
The regeneration of one of the largest brownfield sites in West Dunbartonshire and along the Clyde Waterfront has taken a major step forward.
Council jobs fair hailed a success as over 300 people meet with employers
More than 300 people attended a recent Council jobs fair, meeting with employers to find out more about opportunities available.
Huge increase in the number of young people accessing free swim and gym
More young people than ever took advantage of free swim and gym sessions over Easter in West Dunbartonshire, with numbers doubling on last year.
National News
Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon appointed new Rapid Bucharest manager
Rapid Bucharest announced the former Hoops boss as their new manager on Monday.
Calls for better planning ahead of football fan gatherings to avoid ‘yearly headache’
Four police officers were injured and 19 people were arrested after 25,000 fans gathered in Glasgow over the weekend.
Family of missing teenage boy, 15, last seen in Livingston ‘distressed’ as police appeal for information
Brandon Hodgson was last seen in the Howden area around 9pm on May 13 and hasn't been heard from since.
Nursery nurse Kate Roughley killed baby girl Genevieve Meehan after strapping her face down on bean bag
Genevieve Meehan died in hospital after Kate Roughley placed her in 'mortal danger'.
Ryanair flight bound for Edinburgh forced to U-turn back to Tenerife due to 'technical issue'
Flight FR2970 took off from Tenerife at 8.45pm on Sunday evening heading for the Scots capital.
Body found in search for missing Scots woman who disappeared at weekend
Michelle Conroy, from Rutherglen, went missing on Saturday and police made an urgent appeal to the public for help.
Heartbreaking floral tributes and Rangers strip left for man stabbed to death in Glasgow
Brian Gough, 27, was knifed by two men outside a bookmakers on Saracen Street, Possil, on Saturday.
Body found in search for woman missing from Rutherglen since Saturday
Michelle Conroy was last seen around 4pm on Saturday, May 18 in Mossgiel Avenue in the town.
Dad of Scots man killed on stag weekend in Spain begs for information 12 years after death
Craig Mallon was killed outside the Rockefellers Bar in Lloret de Mar on May 19, 2012.
Strikes at Coulport and Faslane nuclear naval bases loom as 600 Unite the Union members balloted
The members are employed by Babcock Marine (Clyde) Ltd who undertake 'specialist services' for the UK’s nuclear deterrent submarines.
Infected blood scandal 'could have been avoided' after over 30,000 people hit with deadly viruses
Deliberate attempts were made to conceal the disaster, including evidence of Whitehall officials destroying documents, the Infected Blood Inquiry found.
First picture of Glasgow stabbing victim as heartbroken pals lead tributes to 'legend'
Brian Gough, 27, was attacked by two men on Saracen Street, Possil, at around 5pm on Saturday.
Craig Levein ready for challenge of leading St Johnstone again next season
Saints climbed out of the bottom two to secure their top-flight survival in a dramatic conclusion to the season.
ICC seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders over war crimes
Netanyahu has previously said Israel 'will never accept any attempt by the ICC to undermine its inherent right of self-defence'.
Partick Thistle announce death of ex-player and manager Gerry Collins aged 69
Partick Thistle paid tribute to the former defender as they announced the death on Monday.
Woman wins case against rape crisis centre over gender views
Roz Adams was subjected to a 'heresy hunt' for her gender critical views.
SNP 'too full of young people who have just come through the political ranks', says Nicola Sturgeon
The former first minister said it was "wrong" for young people to enter politics as a career choice.
Scottish Labour warns of ‘youth mental health crisis’ as urgent referrals rise by 30%
Figures obtained by Scottish Labour revealed an increase in every health board except for NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
New Scottish Labour MPs will have a key role in helping Anas Sarwar become First Minister
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the next Holyrood election could hinge on how successful Keir Starmer is in his first eighteen months as Prime Minister.
Faslane nuclear submarine base workers balloted for strike action in row over pay
Hundreds of civilian staff employed by Babcock Marine at naval bases on the Clyde could walk out unless bosses table an improved pay offer.