Published: Tuesday, 16th March, 2010 3:27pm

In this week's Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter

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Following the Oscars success of Iraq war movie The Hurt Locker, the Reporter speaks to a real life military bomb disposal expert.

A school pupil who attacked a fellow schoolboy and tore off a chunk of his ear learns of his fate in court.

A Dumbarton writer completes his first children's fantasy book series.

Civil servants protest over proposed cuts to redundancy payments.

A slimming consultant reveals the key to her successful 40-year career.

The Reporter publishes a special report on the damning findings from the Accounts Commission on West Dunbartonshire Council.

A youth who threw a brick through the window of a family home and hit the mother is sentenced.

Police appeal for information after a man is attacked and robbed near a swimming pool.

A retired villager who devoted years of researching the history of his community publishes a book.

Plus...first week of Kute Kidz 2010.

Win... tickets to Peppa Pig's Party

Win... an Ibrox stadium tour

Win... a one-hour golf lesson with a PGA coach

Picture specials from St Mary's Primary, Dalreoch Primary, St Michael's Primary, Knoxland Primary and St Kessog's Day celebrations in Luss.