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ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE TOSHUT
A Dumbarton animal rescue centre which has cared for wildlife and rehomed pets for six decades is set to close its doors. The Scottish SPCA (SSPCA) has confirmed that its Dunbartonshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Milton will shut at the end...
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HARRY’S CHALLENGE TO HONOUR SISTER
An ultra-fit runner is taking on a gruelling challenge in memory of his sister after her brave battle with leukaemia. Monica McTaggart, from Dumbarton was only 19 when she was diagnosed and since her death, Harry has tirelessly fundraised for the...
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PAYROWSPARKS STRIKE THREAT ASCARE CRISIS DEEPENS
Workers who provide “life-changing care”in Alexandria could walk out next month as part of an ongoing dispute over pay. The social care staff employed at Blue Triangle Housing Association have voted in favour of action as the sector struggles to...
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CAMPAIGN SUCCESS
Controversial plans for a £43.5million holiday park on the banks of Loch Lomond have been rejected by the Scottish Government after a decade of bitter debate. Ministers cited concerns about flooding risk and woodland loss in a “finely balanced...
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COUNCILLOR SUSPENDED FROMBOARD OVEREMAILS
A councillor who challenged plans for a controversial resort at Loch Lomond has been suspended from the national park’s board over bullying allegations. Sid Perrie, 75, (pictured right) was hit with a six-month ban without pay after a Standards...
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TIME FOR CARERS TO GET A FAIR DEAL
Home carers staged a protest as they called on health chiefs to get back around the table over controversial shift changes. Fed-up workers say the new rotas are making them highly stressed and costing them money as they lobbied West Dunbartonshire...
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GETREADYTO BOOKINFOR OPENINGOF NEWLIBRARY
The long-awaited opening of Dumbarton’s new library is set to take place in spring after “unexpected” delays. West Dunbartonshire Council has confirmed the £7.2million revamp of Glencairn House in the town’s High Street will be completed in the next...
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MPTOCONTINUE THEWASPIFIGHT
West Dunbartonshire MP Douglas McAllister has called on ministers to get back around the table and negotiate over a decision not to compensate women left out of pocket by a change to the state pension age. A review by Work and Pensions Secretary Pat...
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NOCASHFOR NEWHEALTH CENTREROW
Funding for a new Dumbarton Health Centre has been “deprioritised” in the Scottish Government’s budget in a move slammed by the council leader. Martin Rooney, West Dunbartonshire Council’s Labour leader, (pictured) hit out after the project was...
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