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Captain's death was tragic

THE death of Sons captain Gordon Lennon in an off-roading accident was "tragic untimely".

HIV warning

A WARNING has gone out from health chiefs following the diagnosis of six HIV case by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC).

David Logan: Correction

EARLIER editions of the Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Reporter carried a picture of a man on pages one and four we claimed was convicted sex offender David Logan, 24. This was not the case.

In the headlines

HERE is what is making the news in your new-look Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter tomorrow (Tuesday).

Conference was inspirational

A PRESTIGIOUS conference on child behaviour featuring two internationally renowned educationalists has been held in the area.

Queen to visit for Diamond Jubilee

THE Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit West Dunbartonshire this summer as she tours the UK to mark her Diamond Jubilee, it has been announced this afternoon.

Welder is UK's best apprentice

A DUMBARTON welder has been crowned the UK's best apprentice at a glizty awards bash.

Rockers' play prison gig

A GROUP of rockers have played a cell-out gig at a High Security prison.

House price boom

THE value of properties throughout Dumbarton and the Vale has rocketed.

Frozen pipe warning

WITH freezing temperatures hitting most of the area this week, residents are being warned to be be prepared.

Hostage funeral

THE funeral of a security guard who was kidnapped in Iraq five years ago took place today (Thursday).

Suicide rate high amongst men

MORE young men are committing suicide in Scotland than in England and Wales, according to a new study.

Cleared of armed robbery

A DAD has been cleared of carrying out an armed robbery in Alexandria along with his son.

Green light for Academy

DUMBARTON will finally see it's new £15.5m academy built after it was granted planning permission today (Tuesday).

Drink campaign targets women

A NEW campaign aims to tackle boozing amongst women.

IN THIS WEEK'S PAPER

WE have teamed-up with our friends at Loch Lomond Aquarium for an EXCLUSIVE money saving offer!

A82 flooding upgrade

THE A82 at Dumbarton is to benefit from a £220,000 upgrade to fight flooding.

Advice on keeping warm

GP's across Scotland are being asked to help people keep warm in their homes and afford their fuel bills.

Eviction rates fall

THE number of tenants evicted from their homes has seen a massive reduction.

Folk group is ready to light up the stage

A UNIQUE band is tuning up for one of its biggest gigs to date - as they prepare to share a stage with their music idols.

Can you help Kiska?

MILTON Animal Home in Dumbarton is looking for a home for a very special dog.

Teen guilty of murder

EVIL Craig Roy has been convicted of murdering classmate Jack Frew in a frenzied knife attack. Roy, 19, from Cardross, had denied murdering Jack, 16, at a wooded area in a wooded area in East Kilbride, on May 6, 2010.

Murder trial at a close

MURDER accused Craig Roy's defence QC David Burns has given his closing speech to the jury, arguing his client was the subject of a "catalouge of harassment".