Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Reporter - Archives
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BLAST SOLDIER'S RAY OF HOPE FOR THE NEW YEAR
SQUADDIE Neil McCallion hopes that one of the world’s leading surgeons will transform his life by repairing his bomb damaged arm.
Published: Tuesday, 30th December, 2008 10:00
Christmas songs played to sharks
THERE is some fin fishy about research being carried out at an aquarium, an animal activist has claimed.
Published: Tuesday, 30th December, 2008 10:00
Hogmanay behind bars for knifeman
A BUDDING soldier who was caught with a knife claimed he had it for going fishing.
Published: Tuesday, 30th December, 2008 10:00
Action needed to avoid repeat Baby P tragedy
THERE are fears that slip ups in the area’s child protection could result in a horror scenario similar to that of Baby P.
Published: Tuesday, 30th December, 2008 10:00
WHO ever said anyone was too old for Santa Claus?
Published: Tuesday, 23rd December, 2008 10:00
THIEF GUARD HAD GROTTO OF SWAG
A SECURITY guard built up an illicit grotto of thousands of pounds worth of goods he stole from stores he was meant to be protecting.
Published: Tuesday, 23rd December, 2008 10:00
Career criminal's High Street ban
A NOTORIOUS shoplifter — who has more than 60 convictions — broke an order banning him from the High Street just a day after being slapped with it.
Published: Tuesday, 16th December, 2008 10:30
Fireman Fergus forced to hang up his boots
A COURAGEOUS midfield general is swapping his football boots for a fire hose.
Published: Tuesday, 16th December, 2008 10:30
Heroes welcome for brave troops
THOUSANDS of people turned out to welcome home over 400 brave troops from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on Thursday (December 11).
Published: Tuesday, 16th December, 2008 10:30
A BOOZY teen armed with a knife threatened to “slash” shopkeepers after they refused to sell him more drink.
Published: Tuesday, 16th December, 2008 10:30
Top tips for a green Christmas
AS Christmas cards are sent and gifts wrapped up, residents in Dumbarton and the Vale are being urged to have an eco-Christmas.
Published: Tuesday, 16th December, 2008 10:30
Pipe band champs are here to stay
THE town has secured the prestigious Scottish Piping Championships for another three years, it will be announced today (Tuesday).
Published: Tuesday, 9th December, 2008 12:30
