Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Reporter - Archives
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A VISION to transform a town centre back into a bustling market town has been given a nod of approval from residents.
Published: Tuesday, 1st July, 2008 10:45
Letter from Vale of Leven hospital chaplain
It is with a great sadness that I watched the C diff story grab the media centre stage.
Published: Tuesday, 24th June, 2008 09:25
NURSES ‘FEAR’ TO SPEAK OUT ON C-DIFF
THERE is a “fear culture” preventing medical staff at the Vale from speaking out about the superbug crisis which has struck a blow to the under-threat hospital.
Published: Tuesday, 24th June, 2008 09:30
A NOTORIOUS female petty criminal tried to escape the clutches of the law after managing to break free from her handcuffs.
Published: Tuesday, 24th June, 2008 09:30
Vale superbug families' legal action threat
THE grieving families of victims of the killer superbug at the Vale of Leven Hospital could unite to take the health board to task.
Published: Tuesday, 17th June, 2008 09:30
Chad's cell-mate had 'threatened' him with sword
THE “volatile” relationship between Chad Hyslop and one of the men he was locked in a cell with was revealed at the Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI).
Published: Tuesday, 17th June, 2008 09:30
My motor may not run much longer
An ageing Vale inventor is desperate for his revolutionary car engine design to be manufactured while he is still able to oversee the project.
Published: Monday, 16th June, 2008 12:00
Son of the rock's charity match tie
A SON of the Rock is hoping to see some old faces at a new ground in a bid to raise money for a good cause.
Published: Tuesday, 17th June, 2008 09:30
Breaking news - Teen death inquiry latest
AN INQUIRY into the death of a teenager in police custody has heard of the “volatile” relationship between him and one of the men he shared a cell with.
Published: Thursday, 12th June, 2008 13:00
Breaking news - C-diff at the Vale
IT has emerged that 22 patients at the Vale of Leven Hospital have died since December 1 2007 after contracting the deadly superbug C-diff.
Published: Wednesday, 11th June, 2008 16:45
CALLS have been made for a public inquiry after more deaths related to the deadly superbug C-diff at the Vale of Leven hospital have emerged
Published: Tuesday, 10th June, 2008 10:30
Who gave Chad the drugs that killed him?
THE two men who probably hold the key to one of the most important unknowns in the case — where Chad got the drugs that killed him - are proving to be unreliable witnesses.
Published: Tuesday, 10th June, 2008 10:30
