West Dunbartonshire

British

noun

a council area of W central Scotland, on Loch Lomond and the Clyde estuary: corresponds to part of the historical county of Dunbartonshire; part of Strathclyde Region from 1975 to 1996: engineering industries. Administrative centre: Dumbarton. Pop: 92 320 (2003 est). Area: 162 sq km (63 sq miles)

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West Dunbartonshire Council has written to parents about the incident.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Mrs Meechan, from West Dunbartonshire, said she had to rely on her husband for household tasks.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

The fire service has tackled blazes this week near Bonhill in West Dunbartonshire and in the Kilpatrick Hills near Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

A spokeswoman for West Dunbartonshire Council said: "We are fully supporting residents who have been evacuated from their home as a result of this incident and continue to liaise with relevant services."

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024

Earlier this year, West Dunbartonshire Counil said it neither opposed or supported the development, which had angered opponents of the plan.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024

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