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'We're winning the war against knives'
KNIFE crime has torn apart many lives in Dumbarton and the Vale, but Scotland's justice secretary says authorities are winning the war against the blade culture on our streets.
Posted 23 May 2013 17:00
Drink driver hits main roundabout
A DRUNK driver who destroyed his car after crashing into an Alexandria roundabout has been banned from the roads.
Posted 23 May 2013 15:05
Autism forum celebrates opening of sensory room
A SUPPORT group in the Vale is celebrating after opening a new £20,000 sensory room which will help improve the quality of life of its members.
Posted 23 May 2013 13:00
Cleric embraces digital revolution
DON'T shoot the messenger just because you don't like the message, Archbishop Philip Tartaglia told Catholics throughout Dumbarton and the Vale.
Posted 23 May 2013 11:00
£325k ring fenced for town centre
A £325,000 COMMON good fund specifically for the regeneration of Dumbarton town centre has been set up by the council.
Posted 23 May 2013 09:00
Ladyton celebrate 40th anniversary
LADYTON Primary School celebrated its 40th birthday on Saturday, by throwing a big bash for pupils past and present.
Posted 22 May 2013 17:00
DUMBARTON, the Vale and Clydebank have been identified as an area which the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) want to spend more money in.
Posted 22 May 2013 15:00
Teenager arrested over alleged dangerous driving
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy is being reported for alleged dangerous driving in the Old Bonhill area.
Posted 22 May 2013 13:00
Man arrested after alleged break-in in the Vale
A MAN who was allegedly caught breaking into a garden shed in Angus Street, Alexandria, was due to appear at court yesterday (Tuesday).
Posted 22 May 2013 09:00
Mum proves she's a cut above the rest!
A BEAUTIFUL Renton mum is ready to chop off her flowing locks in a double bid to boost a local charity.
Posted 22 May 2013 07:00
Diamond Jubilee celebrations for Maid of the Loch
AS PART of the Diamond jubilee celebrations for Loch Lomond's paddle steamer, the Maid of the Loch, two big events took place at the weekend.
Posted 22 May 2013 07:00
Police crack down on dangerous driving
MORE than 600 road users were caught speeding over a weekend, as Police Scotland crack down on dangerous or careless driving.
Posted 21 May 2013 17:00
Man found unconscious on Alexandria Main Street dies
A 31-YEAR-OLD man who was found unconscious on Alexandria's Main Street has died in hospital.
Posted 21 May 2013 16:00
Two men arrested for allegedly possessing cannabis
TWO men have been reported to the procurator fiscal after allegedly being found with cannabis on the A82.
Posted 21 May 2013 14:00
Sport
Prunty makes "simple decision" to sign new deal
AFTER netting 27 goals since moving to the Rock in May 2011, Bryan Prunty explained that signing on for another season in the First Division with Dumbarton was one of the easiest decisions of his career.
Posted 23 May 2013 08:15
Scots golf pair shine at the Carrick
GOLFERS from across the world travelled to the Carrick Golf Club to take part in last week's 2013 World Golf Corporate Challenge.
Posted 22 May 2013 08:15
Dumbarton midfielder rejects Morton to sign new Sons deal
DUMBARTON midfielder Chris Turner has turned down a move to full time Greenock Morton, to sign a two-year extension with the Sons.
Posted 21 May 2013 08:15
Ian Murray has secured the services of another three members of last season's squad with captain Andy Graham and off field captain Bryan Prunty signing new one year deals, while Northern Irish midfielder Chris Turner has signed a two year deal.
Posted 20 May 2013 17:15
Poloroid runners get off to fast start in Helensburgh
The Poloroid Eyewear 10k series got off to a great start in Helensburgh last week with a number of Dumbarton and Vale runners amongst the 700 athletes completing the race.
Posted 20 May 2013 12:30
Renton Craigandro 2-2 Gourock YAC
Craigandro went into the weekend's match missing David Connolly through injury and the hosts got off to the worst possible start when they found themselves a goal down with Gourock's first attack.
Posted 20 May 2013 09:30
Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Reporter Poll
Are you prepared for another onslaught of snow?
This Poll is now closed.
Yes (88.7%)
No (11.3%)
