A MAN is to stand trial charged with attempting to murder a police officer with a sword. Craig Brown is alleged to have attacked Sergeant Brian Simpson in Dumbarton last September. Prosecutors claim he threatened Sgt Simpson before repeatedly
THE family of Mary Duncan, missing for 43 years, celebrated her 60th birthday at the weekend as they continue their hope to be reunited with her once again. Mary disappeared from Bonhill at the age of 17, leaving behind her young daughter and heartbroken
A VITAL community project that supports families and children in Dumbarton has been awarded a valuable cash boost. West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare has received £2,000 from the STV Children’s Appeal to support its work with children and young
The final preparations are being made for the world famous Monte Carlo Rally - when more than 80 cars are expected to be flagged off from the Scottish starting point in Clydebank. They will set off from Aurora Avenue in the town on January 30 in
A nine-year-old girl was seriously injured after being struck by a car on Townend Road on Sunday, January 20. Police officers in Dumbarton are appealing for information regarding the incident. Around 2.05pm on Sunday afternoon, the nine-year-old
Wednesday, January 14, 2004 STAFF at the Maid of the Loch paddle steamer got a shock when they returned to work in the new year - the ship didn’t look its usual self. The maid’s bow was sticking out of the water more than usual and when staff
POLICE across Scotland have launched a week-long operation on the country's roads in a bid to catch motorists who are driving without insurance. Anyone caught driving without insurance during 'Operation Drive Insured', running from January 21-27
