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Spectacular sights and sounds at the Scottish Pipe Band Championships

Band marching at the Scottish Pipe Band Championships
Thousands of spectators flocked to Levengrove Park to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Scottish Pipe Band Championships this weekend.

Published : 30 July 2023

Claim your school clothing grant now

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Parents and carers who could be entitled to receive a grant to buy school uniforms should apply now to ensure they receive their money in time for the start of the new term.

Published : 26 July 2023

Council reminds businesses of short-term let licence deadline

Small wooden house on artificial grass
All businesses offering short-term lets in Scotland will shortly require to have a licence before accepting bookings and welcoming guests on their premises.

Published : 25 July 2023

Piper and Drummer set sites on the Scottish Pipe Band Championships

Piper Tam Gray and Drummer Alexander Brown walk along a path at Levengrove Park
There’s no such thing as a generation gap for this musical duo – as they join forces for the Scottish Pipe Band Championships this month.

Published : 25 July 2023

Thousands enjoy Scottish hospitality at Loch Lomond Highland Games

Children highland dancing
Thousands of visitors enjoyed a taste of traditional Scottish culture this weekend at the Loch Lomond Highland Games.

Published : 18 July 2023

Royal Gun Salute celebrates the 800th Anniversary of Dumbarton

800th gun Salute at the Rock

Published : 10 July 2023

OKFP expansion after long-term community facility let agreed

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A charity which aims to alleviate food poverty and social isolation is set to expand its operation after councillors agreed a long term let of a community facility.

Published : 10 July 2023

Countdown to Loch Lomond Highland Games

Young highland dancer on man in kilt shoulders at Loch Lomond
The Loch Lomond Highland Games are back in Balloch this summer with thousands expected to flock to the Moss O’Balloch Park to witness Scottish culture at its finest.

Published : 07 July 2023

Free family fun days launched as part of Council’s Summer cost of living support

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Families across West Dunbartonshire are being encouraged to come out and enjoy free family fun days taking place as part of the Council’s Cost of Living initiative.

Published : 07 July 2023

Councillors retain free school transport for all eligible West Dunbartonshire pupils

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Proposed changes to school transport which would have seen a reduction in the number of pupils entitled to free transport has been rejected by the Council.

Published : 07 July 2023

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