Robert Moore

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Soldier Chris had to thin and bear it
FRANCE may be viewed as the culinary capital of Europe but one Dumbarton squaddie couldn't wait to get out - to escape its military rations!
Published: 12:30 10th Mar
Tributes to men killed in crash
THE heartbroken families of two Dumbarton men killed in a head-on horror road smash have spoken of their loss.
Published: 12:31 8th Mar
Welder is UK's best apprentice
A DUMBARTON welder has been crowned the UK's best apprentice at a glizty awards bash.
Published: 10:00 10th Feb
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.
Published: 09:15 3rd Feb
Job done at the Vale?
AN AMBITIOUS blueprint to transform health services has almost become reality.
Published: 10:00 31st Jan
Florence record will be tribute to friend
A TALENTED artist from the area has won a national competition to design artwork for band Florence and the Machine after submitting an emotionally charged portrait which she created in memory of her friend.
Published: 10:00 31st Jan
Dancer's bid for TV stardom
A VALE teen is hoping residents from the area will back her bid to win a televised dancing competition.
Published: 10:00 31st Jan
'Death records were wrong'
THE death certificates for 10 victims of a deadly superbug outbreak were missing vital information, an Inquiry has heard.
Published: 10:00 24th Jan
The end of Little Chef
THE Little Chef in Milton looks to have served its last Olympic Breakfast.
Published: 10:00 20th Jan
Teenagers learn a grim lesson in history
AS you walk into the darkness of the former Polish army ammunition storage depot, your eyes are immediately drawn to the fingernail marks in the walls where those who died tried in vain to escape.
Published: 10:00 24th Nov
NHS gives the nod to new health centre
PLANS for the stunning new Alexandria Health and Care Centre have taken another major step towards becoming a reality.
Published: 10:00 24th Nov
Holidays for heroes
WOUNDED soldiers are to be given the holiday of a lifetime thanks to a kind-hearted group from the area.
Published: 09:30 18th Nov
Technology will broaden horizons
CHILDREN at one Dumbarton school are set to benefit from a number of new initiatives that are being put forward to help their learning.
Published: 10:00 15th Nov
Fighting the flu
RESIDENTS of Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven have been urged to protect themselves from carbon monoxide poisoning by getting an alarm in their home.
Published: 09:00 15th Nov
Fountain fury
A GENEROUS resident - who offered to restore an historic fountain in Levengrove park out of his own pocket - says he has been left frustrated by the council's lack of interest.
Published: 12:30 10th Nov
First ever Parents Festival
WEST Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) is hosting its first ever Parents Festival to let mums, dads and guardians learn more about their children's education and how they can get more involved.
Published: 09:00 9th Nov
Caroline Glachan murder update
STRATHCLYDE Police have said tonight (Tuesday) that no arrests have been made over the murder of schoolgirl Caroline Glachan in 1996, however they refused to be drawn on whether anyone is currently being questioned.
Published: 16:30 8th Nov
Dean Geary: Taxi case dropped
A CABBIE accused of lying about the death of a Vale teen had the case against him dropped last week.
Published: 12:30 8th Nov
Boats vandalised
POLICE are investigating a deliberate act of vandalism on three patrol boats used by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
Published: 09:30 8th Nov
Marathon didn't end at the finish line
A JOGGER from the area had to sprint to catch his train home just moments after he had completed a gruelling 26-mile charity marathon.
Published: 10:00 11th Oct