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DUMBARTON DRUMMER PREPARES TO BEAT OFF COMPETITION
A young drummer from Dumbarton is tuning up for the first major Pipe Band clash of the season on 19th May 2012 in his home town.
THE Public Inquiry into the outbreak of Clostridium difficile (C-diff) at the Vale of Leven Hospital re-starts today (Monday).
Deal to save Dunkirk vessel is sunk
HOPES of saving Scotland's last surviving Dunkirk rescue ship have been sunk after an 11th-hour deal fell through.
THE Scottish SPCA is urging members of the public to leave young birds alone this spring, warning they could be doing more harm than good.
Swimmer wins a year's suppy of cereal
A TEENAGER has been bowled over after winning a year's supply of his favourite breakfast treats.
Goalden line-up in tribute to Joan
CONTROVERSIAL ex-politician Tommy Sheridan led a star-studded line up in a charity football match set up to help terminally ill patients marry before its too late.
AS the world prepares to celebrate International Nurse Day today (Saturday), residents are being offered the chance to nominate their own nursing hero.
Independence deadline is looming
TODAY (Friday) is the last day that people can take part in the Scottish Government's consultation on its Independence Referendum.
Stunning photos of West Highland Line
SPECTACULAR new postcards that will be offered to customers as free souvenirs of the West Highland Lines.
Council will foot cost of Pipe Band showcase
A SPONSOR for this year's Scottish Pipe Band Championships has still not been found - forcing the council to foot the bill for the second year running.
DISGUSTED householders in Renton are demanding urgent action over a plague of rats.
Powerful donation for youth charity
POWER giant Aggreko has presented the Dumbarton based youth charity Tullochan with a cheque for £9,700.
HER Royal Highness Princess Anne has written to thank residents for the warm welcome she received on her recent visit.
HOSPITAL campaigners in Dumbarton and the Vale have reacted angrily to a damning report into elderly care standards at a Renfrewshire hospital.
Parents' stranger danger protest
ANGRY parents marched on council headquarters demanding urgent action over security at schools following a string of complaints about strangers approaching children.
LOVEBIRDS are being encouraged to take part in a special competition which could result in the stress being taken out of their wedding day.
RESIDENTS are being reminded that it's not too late to launch a litter blitz in their community.
MORE than £7 million will be spent on building affordable homes across Dumbarton, Alexandria and Clydebank, it has been announced.
Mum's the word for theatre group
THESE Old Kilpartick thespians are getting set to tread the board this month in two plays.
Pilot scheme will use sign language
A NEW pilot service to help deaf people acess NHS 24 has been launched this week.
Blue Peter roadshow comes to town
CHILDREN'S TV favourites Helen Skelton and Barney Harwood will be in Dumbarton this summer for Blue Peter's Big Olympic Tour.
POLICE have confirmed that the body of an unidentified man was found in the River Leven last week.
Medicine woman's Amazon appeal
A DUMBARTON 'Medicine Woman' who is on a mercy mission to the Amazonian rainforest is appealing for urgent help after a major flooding disaster.
LOCH Lomond's unique water bus service has been nominated for a gong in this year's Scottish Thistle Awards.
West Dunbartonshire Council Elections 2012
LABOUR has taken control of West Dunbartonshire Council - with former council leader Ronnie McColl amongst the election casulties.
PARTY people will be moving to the groove when a Dumbarton music promoter brings two award-winning DJs to perform at a massive dance event.
Turbine groups in Parliament protest
VALE campaigners joined Donald Trump's parliament protest against windfarms last Wednesday - claiming they are destroying Scotland's "wonderful and spectacular" landscape.
Anger at castle's ghastly grounds
HISTORIC Dumbarton Castle has been branded a "disgrace" to Scotland's tourism industry as visitor numbers plunge to a fraction of other attractions.
A HEALTH watchdog has slated the care standards of elderly patients at the Royal Alexandria Hospital (RAH).
TWO Vale brothers carried out a vicious murder bid on their mother's boyfriend, who they believed had assaulted her.
Warning to city centre shoppers
POLICE are warning residents who are planning shopping trips to Glasgow to be vigilant following a number of incidents at city centre cash points.
Residents go to the polls today
THE BALLOT Box chief is urging voters to turn out in their droves to show they care about making a difference to life in their communities.
TRAVELLERS have cost Dumbarton and Vale residents more than £20,000 over the past three years to clean up their mess.
SCOTRAIL has revealed today that a record number of residents are now using trains.
EXAM SEASON is well underway with students in schools, colleges and universities busy preparing for what can be a stressful and anxious period.
A MASSIVE development for a former Esso site at Bowling could see the fortunes of a potentially toxic wasteground transformed.
SCOTLAND'S strongest man has urged people to get fired up for this year's dragon boat challenge at Loch Lomond Shores.
E-counting returns after 2007 fiasco
VOTERS will see the return of a controversial electronic counting system at tomorrow's council elections.
Double bridge tragedy was avoidable
THE tragic deaths of two teens who jumped from the Erskine Bridge could have been avoided, a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) has found.
Model professional Bernie retires from Vale Hospital
A MUCH loved physio has retired from the Vale of Leven Hospital after a physiotherapy career spanning more than 40 years.
THE boss of VisitScotland has helped launch a new mini-guide promoting tourism around Loch Lomond.
