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A SHAKEY SUCCESS (26/07/06)

A BEER-fuelled band named after that morning-after feeling have won through to the finals of a massive music contest run by major drinks firms.

Published: Wednesday, 26th July, 2006 13:19

KIDS ARE GETTING COOKED (26/07/06)

ONE of the area’s GPs says he has been treating many young kids for “horrible” cases of sunburn during the heatwave.

Published: Thursday, 3rd August, 2006 09:32

Hero branded a criminal (19/7/06)

DUNBARTONSHIRE folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor has been branded a criminal — by Scotland's own tourist board.

Published: Wednesday, 19th July, 2006 13:45

RIVER HORROR (19/7/06)

AN investigation is underway after the dead body of a man was pulled out of the River Leven on Sunday.

Published: Wednesday, 26th July, 2006 13:07

Pirates evil baddie was no stranger to Smollett (12/07/06)

THANKS to a big-screen blockbuster, one 'groundbreaking' novelist may hit the big-time again. The big-budget flick, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, has connections with famous Renton author Tobias Smollett.

Published: Wednesday, 12th July, 2006 09:00

Pirates evil baddie was no stranger to Smollett (12/07/06)

THANKS to a big-screen blockbuster, one 'groundbreaking' novelist may hit the big-time again. The big-budget flick, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, has connections with famous Renton author Tobias Smollett.

Published: Wednesday, 12th July, 2006 08:55

400 WEAPONS OFF STREET (12/07/06)

HUNDREDS of weapons including bayonets, scythes and swords have been taken off the streets of Dumbarton and the Vale during a major initiative. More than 400 blades were handed in to cops during June's National Knife Amnesty. But the figures are more than DOUBLE the number handed over during a similar scheme in 1993.

Published: Wednesday, 12th July, 2006 08:47

'Help us catch his killer' (28/6/06)

DETECTIVES have stepped up their hunt for the brutal killer of a Vale man and allayed concerns about the crime in the community.

Published: Thursday, 29th June, 2006 11:52

Record Breaker (28/6/06)

AFTER nine 60ft falls, numerous twisted ankles, severe cuts and bruises and two years of continuous effort, one determined man has finally secured his place in the record books.

Published: Thursday, 29th June, 2006 11:53

RACE HATE ATTACK: DUO GUILTY (28/6/06)

TWO racist thugs torched the house of an Asian family in the middle of night.

Published: Thursday, 29th June, 2006 11:48

Sex offender Threat (14/6/06)

CRIMINAL lawyers working in Dumbarton Sheriff Court are to stop representing clients in sex offence cases in a row over legal aid.

Published: Thursday, 15th June, 2006 14:53

Murder sparks investigation (14/6/06)

DETECTIVES have appealed for information following the murder of a man in Alexandria at the weekend.

Published: Thursday, 22nd June, 2006 12:11