West Dunbartonshire Council6 Mar 2026Council 'facing bankruptcy' as tax rises confirmed Martin Rooney urged political parties and independent elected members to work together in West Dunbartonshire.6 Mar 202625 Feb 2026Disabled woman 'trapped' in flat during close fireSusan McLaughlin had to remain in her flat while fire crews tackled a suspected deliberate fire which spread to a common close.25 Feb 20263 Dec 2025Council sought contractor to remove flags after staff abusedWest Dunbartonshire Council has failed to find anyone to tender for the flag-removal work after verbal abuse claims.3 Dec 20252 Apr 2025Jagtar Singh Johal 'moved to solitary' after acquittalThe Scottish activist from Dumbarton was detained on a trip to Punjab after his wedding in 2017.2 Apr 202527 Mar 2024Ex-councillor jailed over indecent images of childrenCraig Edward, 34 who represented Clydebank Central, admitted three charges between 2016 and 2022.27 Mar 202414 Dec 2023Friends pay tribute to schoolgirl murdered in 1996Three people have been found guilty of murdering schoolgirl Caroline Glachan more than 27 years ago.14 Dec 202331 Oct 2023Tributes to teenager killed in holiday accidentThe 18-year-old from Clydebank was reported to have fallen from a hotel balcony in Lanzarote.31 Oct 20231 Mar 2023Council tax in seven areas to rise by at least 5%Cuts to local services and increases in council tax are likely as authorities try to balance books.1 Mar 202310 Jun 2022Plastic-to-hydrogen plant given green lightWest Dunbartonshire Council approves a £20m facility which will be the second of its kind in the UK.10 Jun 2022...
