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Council chef named Scottish School Chef of the Year
A dedicated Council chef who has worked in restaurants around the world serving the finest cuisine has been named Scottish School Chef of the Year 2023.
Businesses out in Force to Support Chamber Lunch
One of the highlights of the Dunbartonshire business calendar will take place next week with businesses coming out in force to support the event.
Share your views to guide new Local Development Plan for the area
Residents are being asked to help shape a new plan which will ensure the best use of land throughout West Dunbartonshire.
Ambitious housing plan outlines 800 additional homes for West Dunbartonshire
More than 800 additional properties will be made available throughout West Dunbartonshire as part of a new affordable housing plan for the coming five years.
Council among highest in UK for provision of social housing
West Dunbartonshire Council has exceeded targets for the delivery of new affordable housing in the area.
National News
Family of murdered Scots banker complain about police investigation days after anniversary
Alistair Wilson's family have taken action just days after we revealed a DNA profile for a suspect has been identified.
South Lanarkshire man who was found dead on Lanark road named as murder probe launched by Police Scotland
Robert Yuill was found injured on a road in South Lanarkshire before dying at the scene.
Susan Boyle reunites with ‘dear friend’ Donny Osmond for performance at OVO Hydro in Glasgow
The pair, who previously sang together on Boyle's fourth studio album, reunited in Glasgow at the weekend.
Restaurant hits back after unhappy customer moans about £8 fish and chips bill
The disgruntled customer asked the Oxton Bar and Kitchen to justify their prices - despite saying that the food was 'lovely' and staff were 'amazing'.
Teenager injured in shooting incident at gun club in Tarbert, Argyll
The 19-year-old woman was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment following the incident on Sunday.
Former Celtic star Paddy McCourt cleared of sexual assault after appealing conviction
The 40-year-old was previously found guilty of the charge after a trial in May.
Ice, heavy rain and flood warnings issued across Scotland
The Met Office has issued warnings for ice on Tuesday and heavy rain on Thursday.
Rangers AGM: Chairman says summer spending will have no bearing on January window
Shareholders were in attendance at the New Edminston House for Rangers' Annual General Meeting.
Emergency crews race to Kilmarnock retail park following incident
The ongoing incident has seen part of the car park closed off.
Seven claims made by victims of ‘predatory’ Edinburgh Council social worker
Social worker Sean Bell was uncovered as a serious abuser and died while facing charges in 2020.
Former Celtic player Paddy McCourt appeals sexual assault conviction
The 40-year-old was found guilty of sexually touching a woman in a bar in Londonderry in January 2022.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton tries to take part in Holyrood vote from outside bar
Alex Cole-Hamilton suffered repeated technical set backs as he attempted to take part in a Scottish Parliament debate remotely.
First look at images of Glasgow’s George Square transformation and statue changes
Eleven statues are set to be removed, restored and then returned.
Celtic stars drop by Glasgow Children's Hospital for surprise Christmas visit
The Celtic F.C Foundation donated £10,000 to Glasgow's Children's Hospital.
Kilmarnock carpet cleaning bosses receive heart warming note from customer which goes viral on Facebook
Business owners posted the picture of the note from their customer on Facebook where it got over four million views in a few days.
Scots resident told to rip out EV chargers after transforming garden into driveway
Phillip Marinello will have to revert the space on his property back to the way it was or face consequences from the council.
Four things we learned from the new Grand Theft Auto VI trailer
After a decade of waiting, fans finally got a look at the next Grand Theft Auto game.
Met Office issues torrential rain warnings in Scotland as snow turns to downpours
The Met Office has warned that rain will lash down for most of Thursday with a risk of flooding and disruption.
Nick Montgomery wants Hibernian ‘up there challenging’ ahead of Celtic test
Hibs are in good form ahead of Celtic test after three wins in a row.
Nearly 90,000 Scots kids hit by two child benefit cap in run up to Christmas
The new figures show the impact of the David Cameron-era policy on low income families.