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A Scots school playground has been flooded with 'sewage' from a recurring problem which was first reported in August and has reportedly seen staff and pupils "getting sick". Westerton Primary School in Bearsden has had issues with flooding before but in August the murky water began to flow into the playground where the children spend their breaks.

Council workers in West Dunbartonshire are considering a better pay rise offer from the Scottish Government - with West Dunbartonshire Council saying they ‘desperately’ need funding from the Scottish Government to manage the proposed improved offer.

Alexandria’s Post Office and shop could be forced to shut because roadworks linked to a town centre revamp have “killed footfall”.

A yellow weather warning is in place for ice in West Dunbartonshire from this afternoon.

Recycling rates have slumped in West Dunbartonshire – with council chiefs stepping up efforts to encourage residents to do their bit to tackle climate change.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.An investigation has been launched after a gas network firm claimed council contractors drilled a borehole close to a main pipeline in Dumbarton.Balfour Beatty, which carried out the works on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Council, said it is looking into the claims made, with a full probe underway.Gas network company SGN told the Lennox Herald the hole had been drilled in “close proximity” to their gas main.The hole was drilled in August on private land at Glenpath in Dumbarton, which the local authority says was part of ground investigation works for the Gruggies Burn Flood Prevention Scheme.However, the landowner, who allowed access to the land after

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A teaching union welcomed plans for teachers to wear face masks when they return to the classroom next month.Last week, West Dunbartonshire Council announced that staff will be required to cover their faces when they are unable to maintain a two-metre distance.West Dunbartonshire Council said this rule will apply to staff in education, childcare and additional support need settings.Mick Dolan of EIS said:“The national position is what West Dunbartonshire Council is adopting, which is that teachers wear face coverings when they are unable to socially distance in order to protect themselves and those around them.“There are, no doubt, mixed opinions on this but there

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A popular astroturf pitch in Alexandria is being closed in the evenings due to anti-social behaviour.West Dunbartonshire Council says it is shutting Argyll Park at 5pm every day after broken glass was repeatedly left strewn across the pitch.The local authority closed the pitch completely on July 7 due to mess left behind and revisited it to secure all entry points after being told adults, who are not yet allowed to play contact sports, were still gaining access.The new 9am to 5pm opening hours were put in place yesterday (Monday).The full closure angered Councillor Jim Bollan who says children have been locked out the park while adults were able to gain access.He

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Some on-street car parking has been scrapped in Dumbarton and Alexandria town centres to create wider pedestrian areas.West Dunbartonshire Council say the short-term measure is essential to protect communities and ensure people can visit town centres safely.Bosses say the additional footway space this will create will allow customers queuing outside businesses, and the expected increased visitor numbers, to follow physical distancing guidance.On-street parking is now unavailable in Church Street, High Street and Castle Street in Dumbarton, and Gilmour Street and Church Street in Alexandria.The council are calling on motorists to follow signs for alternative parking.

Car parks at locations like Moss O'Balloch and Balloch Park will be closed in order to limit the spread of coronavirus West Dunbartonshire Council have confirmed.

A Scots primary school has been closed amid faers over coronavirus .

Major roadworks in Balloch which were suspended will restart this week.