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The purple crocus

Rotary club members help fight polio with crocus planting

The works are set for January 2

Rail operator announce 'vital' New Year works across local lines

Ms Baillie was the MSP to nominate Rev Moore

MSP welcomes former Jamestown minister to Holyrood to lead time of reflection

Local businesses set for 'highlight of the calendar' Christmas networking lunch

Local businesses set for 'highlight of the calendar' Christmas networking lunch

Police officers responded after a tip-off

Cannabis farm found inside derelict old bingo hall

Caroline Glachan's body body was discovered in the River Leven in 1996

Murder accused threatened to ‘batter’ teenager before her death, trial hears

The primary school was praised

Primary school kids are 'happy' say inspectors during visit

Dalmuir staff with walkout on December 14

Date set for whisky workers strikes with fears festive supplies will be 'hit hard'

Dumbarton constituency MSP Jackie Baillie voiced disappointment at the plans when they were revealed earlier this year

Inquiry on plans for major change to Holyrood boundaries in West Dunbartonshire

Schoolgirl was unconscious but alive when she entered water, murder trial told

Schoolgirl was unconscious but alive when she entered water, murder trial told

There will be a new design standard for homes built in the area

New council homes built in the area will be 'better mix' thanks to fresh policy

Sharleen with Austin and Gez Hastings

'So much love here': Scottish singer makes surprise visit to children's hospice

The players celebrate in extra-time

Sons boss predicted Annan fightback after overhearing half-time 'roasting'

West Dunbartonshire Council exceeded targets this year

Council among highest in UK for provision of social housing

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The fire station is hosting a Santa Drive Thru

Loch Lomond fire station to host a Santa Drive Thru - Everything you need to know

Teen was ‘infatuated’ with accused boyfriend, mum tells murder trial

Teen was ‘infatuated’ with accused boyfriend, mum tells murder trial

Residents can head to a warm space and keep out the cold this winter

Council vows to keep residents out of the cold with launch of new winter scheme

Three go on trial accused of murdering schoolgirl, 14, in 1996

Three go on trial accused of murdering schoolgirl, 14, in 1996

Man repeatedly makes hoax 999 calls - then sets fire to his carpet

Man repeatedly makes hoax 999 calls - then sets fire to his carpet

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Council joins appeal for immediate ceasefire in the Israel and Gaza war

Eight stunning pictures taken by camera club members

Reverend Ian Miller: It's St Andrew’s Day...but who was Andrew?

Councillor Martin Rooney: We will act in residents' best interests to deliver budget

Faz hails 'brilliant' Rangers draw as least players deserve after titanic tussles

House-breaking campaign launched to keep 'homes and loved ones safe'

News

Council joins appeal for immediate ceasefire in the Israel and Gaza war

Council joins appeal for immediate ceasefire in the Israel and Gaza war

Buachaille Etive Mòr by Bill MacFarlane (Barrhead News Camera Club)

Eight stunning pictures taken by camera club members

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House-breaking campaign launched to keep 'homes and loved ones safe'

House-breaking campaign launched to keep 'homes and loved ones safe'

Some of the OKFP team celebrating the £25,000 award from the People’s Postcode Lottery

Foodbank 'gobsmacked' at getting unexpected Postcode Lottery windfall

The letter says it will take the council to the courts over the decision

Community pen open bombshell letter to politicians and vow legal fight over library

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Local cops responded to 726 domestic incidents over the last 12 months

GBV Campaign Groups launch campaign to end gender-based violence after '726 domestic incidents'

‘Mrs Christmas’ Elaine celebrates win

Residents win over £66,000 each in £1million jackpot postcode lottery win

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More than 800 homes to become available over the next five years

Dance prodigy lands starring role in Scottish Ballet's winter production

The road will close from 8pm on Friday, December 8

New date set for full weekend closure of busy slip-road from Erskine Bridge

Dumbarton homelessness service urged to investigate lack of engagement

The event is expected to be bigger and better than the previous year

Loch Lomond Shores set to host free Christmas festival for families

The sunrise by Corrina Lacey (Dumbarton and the Vale Camera Club)

Eight stunning pictures taken by camera club members

New 'firework control zones' discussed at council meeting

New 'firework control zones' discussed at council meeting

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Work to develop an age-friendly West Dunbartonshire is underway

Work to develop an age-friendly West Dunbartonshire is underway

Local residents urged to get knitting needles out for animal shelter's winter appeal

Groups can apply for the Scot Gov scheme now

Scheme sees £471k available to local community groups

The van was banned from the road

Van banned from the road after motorist caught not displaying number plate

Drew was hoping to use the grass behind the Mill Cabin to put a tree and lights up

Exclusive Council accused of 'confusing' messaging over community Christmas light switch-on

Park Rangers will use electric vehicles to help reduce emissions

National park gets £1.6m of funding to cut emissions around Loch Lomond

Hugh Galloway, second from right was saved by a team at the NHS Golden Jubilee

'Special place in my heart'; Hospital team save Dumbarton golfer who collapse on trip

Residents warned of signal fault at local train station

Residents warned of signal fault at local train station

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From catering to caring: Dumbarton nurse tells of journey to dream role

Savannah hasn't been seen since Saturday night

Updated Teenage girl missing from Dumbarton area

Sport

Sons will meet Rangers on January 20

Faz hails 'brilliant' Rangers draw as least players deserve after titanic tussles

The players celebrate in extra-time

Sons boss predicted Annan fightback after overhearing half-time 'roasting'

Dance prodigy lands starring role in Scottish Ballet's winter production

Son players got the job done in the end

Faz: 'My boys found a solution to win frustrating Elgin match'

The Provost's Civic Awards were held at Clydebank Town Hall on Friday, November 17

Dumbarton citizens celebrated at this year's Provost's Civic Awards

Sons took home the three points after Orsi winner

Boss happier with 'grinding' East Fife win than Bonnyrigg rout

Dumbarton ran out comfortable winners

'Clinical' performance keeps Son in second with manager aiming higher

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National Sport

England head coach Sarina Wiegman was confident her side could fight back against the Netherlands (John Walton/PA)

We never lost trust – Sarina Wiegman confident England would fight back for win

Erik ten Hag, left, has given his backing to under-fire goalkeeper Andre Onana (Martin Rickett/PA)

Erik ten Hag backs under-fire Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana

Nico Rosberg walked away from the sport having celebrated winning the Formula One title in Abu Dhabi (David Davies/PA)

On this day in 2016: Nico Rosberg retires from F1

Hossein Vafaei booked a rematch with Ronnie O’Sullivan at the UK Championship (Richard Sellers/PA)

Hossein Vafaei vows no repeat of ‘crazy’ break-off in Ronnie O’Sullivan rematch

Vincent Kompany believes change must start in the boardroom if English football is to become more diverse (Steven Paston/PA)

Vincent Kompany feels increasing diversity at boardroom level the key to change

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Sons will meet Rangers on January 20

Faz hails 'brilliant' Rangers draw as least players deserve after titanic tussles

Sharleen with Austin and Gez Hastings

'So much love here': Scottish singer makes surprise visit to children's hospice

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People walk through the venue at the COP28 U.N. Climate (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Developing nations press rich world to fight climate change at Cop28 summit

Ian and Ann Cooper’s house in Bristol will be covered with ‘28,000 lights’ throughout the month of December (Ian Cooper/PA)

Bristol couple provide festive cheer by using 28,000 bulbs to light up home

A collection of British newspapers (Peter Byrne/PA)

What the papers say – December 2

The Angel of the North statue in Gateshead covered in snow (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Snowy weather warnings in place as temperatures plunge across UK

The England football team is being urged to travel to Euro 2024 in Germany by train rather than plane to cut carbon emissions (Gareth Fuller/PA)

England urged to take train to Euro 2024 to cut carbon emissions

Rioters appear at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington (John Minchillo/AP, File)

Appeals court rules lawsuits against Trump over January 6 riot can move forward

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Former prime minister Boris Johnson is due to give evidence to the Covid inquiry next week (Victoria Jones/PA)

Johnson to reportedly admit mistakes in pandemic handling during Covid evidence

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