Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Reporter - Archives
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RACING STAR IS READY FOR TOURING CAR GLORY
TALENTED racing driver Michael Doyle has set his sights on reaching the British Touring Car Championships after a weekend of mixed fortunes in front of 100,000 people at Donington Park.
Published: Tuesday, 11th September, 2007 09:45
YOUNG DAREDEVILS PLAN LEAP OF FAITH
THREE daredevils have been inspired by a 13-year-old girl to take part in a charity skydive.
Published: Tuesday, 11th September, 2007 09:45
Police are appealing help to trace a 26-year-old Burgh man who has been missing since Saturday.
Published: Tuesday, 11th September, 2007 09:45
PUPILS were given an insight into the Fair Trade initiative with a visit to a Co-op. A class of 22 Primary seven pupils at Dumbarton’s St Patrick’s Primary went to Helensburgh Co-op to find out for themselves about the products available from the developing world.
Published: Tuesday, 4th September, 2007 10:30
EDDIE'S BLOOMING GOOD IMPRESSION
IT is not usually the place most men would choose the while away the hours, but a whisky worker’s time spent around at his mother-in-law’s has paid off.
Published: Tuesday, 4th September, 2007 10:30
A CROSSBOW thug who fired a bolt at close range into a man's chest was jailed for ten years yesterday (Mon). Judge Rita Rae QC told Robert O'Brien, 29, who was convicted of attempted murder, that it was fortunate he wasn't on a more serious charge.
Published: Tuesday, 4th September, 2007 10:30
THE battle to Save Our Services will be lost unless thousands march for the campaign on Saturday, warn organisers.
Published: Tuesday, 4th September, 2007 10:30
'I AM SICKENED BY WHAT THESE PEOPLE HAVE DONE'
VANDALS have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at the historic Denny Tank museum. The mindless thugs smashed windows and damaged displays at the Castle Street tourist attraction last week.
Published: Tuesday, 4th September, 2007 10:30
WORKERS COMPLAIN OF BULLYING CULTURE
FED-UP council staff believe they are working in a culture of bullying, victimisation and poor leadership. A damning survey, carried out in wake of last year’s Audit Scotland report, shows that a large number of West Dunbartonshire’s workers feel under valued and under paid.
Published: Tuesday, 4th September, 2007 10:30
ROAD WON'T TAKE ANOTHER 600 CARS (28/08/07)
PLANS to use an already busy side street as an access road for nearly 300 new homes has got residents in a fury.
Published: Tuesday, 28th August, 2007 10:36
DUMBARTON AND VALE'S GOT TALENT (28/08/07)
A WEALTH of talent was on display at the area’s annual Variety Performance last week.
Published: Tuesday, 28th August, 2007 10:32
'I'M GOING TO SHOOT YOU' (28/08/07)
A BOOZED-up gunman threatened to shoot a shopkeeper and then pistol-whipped a customer.
Published: Tuesday, 28th August, 2007 10:37
