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A large wind farm development in Bonhill could ruin the area’s natural beauty, a councillor has warned.

Bon Jovi founding member and bassist Alec John Such has died. He was 70.

An Alexandria mum has said she feels like a prisoner in her own home, after pleas to be moved away from a violent neighbour fell on deaf ears.

Labour have taken control of West Dunbartonshire Council, winning an outright majority for the first time since 2012.

Pupils across West Dunbartonshire have taken part in lessons to combat bigotry, religious hate and racism - after a number of incidents where sectarian graffiti was scrawled on local buildings.

Council tax will rise by three percent as the local authority approved a ‘no cuts’ budget for the fourth year in a row.

Eco-friendly council homes should be the focus of the future as the local authority plays its role in tackling the climate emergency, says a councillor.

A new long-awaited £1.5million community centre has been unveiled to the delight of residents in Old Bonhill.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The theft of a defibrillator from the Ladyton shops in Bonhill could cost a life it has been warned.Outraged Councillor Ian Dickson issued the warning, after the lifesaving equipment disappeared from its cabinet outside the Key Store on Monday.He told the Lennox: “It is appalling to learn that this vital piece of equipment has been taken away from our community.“If someone has a cardiac arrest early defibrillator access is a real lifesaver.“This theft is completely pointless and I would encourage whoever has taken it to return it before their action costs someone's life.”Funded by the Bonhill and Dalmonach Community Council, the equipment was installed

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Teen sustains serious head injury during Dumbarton attackAnd the West Dunbartonshire licensing board chair, Councillor Ian Dickson, is encouraging those who work in restaurants and bars to question any group who they think isn’t sticking to the rules.He said: “It is vital for premises to collect and correctly record all of the details of everyone visiting their premises. In a group, we would ask that all individual details are recorded and not just a main contact for the group.

Irvine's Dragon Boat Race is set to return this summer after a five-year hiatus.