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FAT JIBES LED TO DOUBLE STABBING

TWO brothers — one who had only been released from prison hours earlier — stabbed two men during a whirlwind of savage violence.

First, younger brother Dale Montague, 20, stabbed his cousin Joseph Melville, 24, more than 30 times with a screwdriver during a frenzied attack for making jibes about his weight.

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Arrow SINGER'S HUNT LEADS TO TRAGIC REVELATIONS

A FORMER Irish pop star was reduced to tears after an emotional visit to the Burgh in a quest to trace her roots for a television programme.

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Arrow RIVER DEEDS DISPUTE HEADING FOR COURTS

A LAND grab attempt alongside the River Leven has led to one angry businessman to accuse the council of using Robert Mugabe-type tactics.

Arrow IF CUTTY SHIP CAN BE SAVED, SO CAN THE PUB

DELIGHTED staff and punters at a landmark Dumbarton pub have hailed the council after it torpedoed a bid to turn it into a bookies.

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RELIEF AS DENNY THEATRE IS SAVED

DENNY Civic Theatre is going nowhere — anti-closure campaigners have been assured.

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WAR HEROES TO SALUTE TROOPS

TWO of the last surviving Burgh war heroes, who battled bravely at Dunkirk, are to salute their lost comrades at a Service of Remembrance this weekend.

Killer driver jailed

A SERIAL driving offender who mowed down a Norwegian football fan as he tried to cross a road has been jailed for three years. Rosshead man Javid Nazir struck dad-of-three Jan Kalleklev while travelling in his powerful 4x4 jeep.

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YOU MUST ACT NOW

DECISIONS that could mean the end of a landmark Dumbarton pub, its theatre and free town centre parking are set to be made this week. While permission is being sought to turn the Cutty Sark Bar into a betting shop, approval of a long-term town centre masterplan could signal the end of the Denny Civic Theatre and free car parking on the riverside.

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WHAT A LOAD OF RUBBISH

“ILLEGAL DUMPING” of dirt, rock and metal in front of Dumbarton Castle has been labelled a “disgrace”.

"NAIVE" YOUTH HAD TASER GUN IN CAR

A “NAIVE” teenager who bought a taser gun home from a holiday abroad claims he was stunned to find out it was an illegal weapon.

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WE DEMAND OUR SUPPLY

POWER cuts are plaguing the everyday life of a community — and now fed up residents are calling for help.

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PHENOMENAL NIGHT IN FLORENCE

DREAMS do not often come true in football — but for one Burgh man they have.

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Overclocked: A History of Violence Comment Bubble

Point and click adventures are the Cinderella of gaming. With your big name releases - GTA4, anything with 'Lego' in the name, or that comes with a shiny new Wii gadget taking all of our attention (and a great slice of disposable income) this summer, the smaller releases are increasingly lost in the noise.

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