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• Last updated: 10 Mar 2010 10:00

  In this week's Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter

  In this week's Dumbarton Reporter a man who came to the aid of a teen who had allegedly been attacked in a 'murder bid' talks about the alleged incident.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 09:53

  Climate change

  I thank the primary seven pupils of St Mary's Primary for reminding me to support Earth Hour, which starts at 8.30pm on Saturday March 27.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 09:53

  Democratic rights

  The Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) predicted when the SNP privatised the Vale of Leven Academy that the costs to small local sports clubs would rocket.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 09:51

  Just Jackie - Jackie Baillie MSP

  I AM outraged at the decision last week by the Scottish Government to slash the budget for a new Dumbarton Academy by nearly half before the project has even begun.

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 09:48

  Child supermarket attacks are linked

  THE two alarming attacks on children - which took place in Dumbarton's ASDA customer toilets recently - are linked, the Reporter understands.

• Last updated: 10 Mar 2010 00:00

  DISMAL SONS' FORM GOES ON

  DUMBARTON slumped to their fourth successive defeat against Brechin City on Saturday and will still be wondering how it happened.

• Last updated: 10 Mar 2010 00:00

  OAP inventor: 'I've not exhausted myself yet'

  A 74-year-old inventor has unveiled his latest product in his unwavering mission to drastically cut carbon emissions.

• Last updated: 10 Mar 2010 00:00

  Legend's bittersweet homecoming

  SIR Jackie Stewart was in Dumbarton Library to open a new children's section as part of its centenary celebrations.

• Last updated: 10 Mar 2010 00:00

  Letter campaign against nightclub

  PLANS to open a new nightclub in Dumbarton town centre have been met with opposition amid fears over anti-social behaviour.

• Last updated: 4 Mar 2010 10:54

  Sir Jackie's return

  THREE times formula one world champion Sir Jackie Stewart thrilled fans when he returned to his home town yesterday (Wednesday).

• Published: 2 Mar 2010 16:04

  In this week's Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter

  In this week's Dumbarton Reporter questions are raised over the funding of a new Dumbarton Academy.

• Published: 2 Mar 2010 16:00

  Away day misery for plucky sons

  Dumbarton missed the opportunity to put pressure on the top four when they slumped to defeat at Arbroath on Saturday.

• Published: 2 Mar 2010 15:56

  Councillor George Black - An Independent Voice

  IT is with regret that I note the passing of community activist Ann Melvin.

• Published: 2 Mar 2010 15:50

  Moving the wrong away

  I WRITE in response to the article printed in the Reporter (23/2/10) entitled "Vision for the Vale is moving forward".

• Published: 2 Mar 2010 15:41

  Supporting Earth Hour

  WE are pupils from St Mary's Primary school and we are writing to tell your readers about Earth Hour.

• Last updated: 2 Mar 2010 14:00

  Dean Geary:The last pictures

  CCTV images of Dean Geary arriving in Glasgow city centre the night he died have been released as the inquiry into the Vale teenager's mysterious death enters its fourth week.

• Last updated: 2 Mar 2010 14:00

  'Exciting' plans are revealed

  AMBITIOUS plans to transform a run-down housing scheme have been revealed.

• Last updated: 2 Mar 2010 13:00

  Sugar rush to 'save the bees'

  CONCERNED nursery toddlers spontaneously began chanting "save the bees" when their teacher told them about the insects' unfortunate plight.

• Last updated: 2 Mar 2010 13:00

  Friends are the toast of two towns

  TWO friends were shocked to find out they had both been voted Citizen of the Year for their respective communities.

• Published: 23 Feb 2010 16:18

  Blaze victim dies

  A GRANDMOTHER who was injured after being caught in a house fire last week has lost her fight for survival.

• Published: 23 Feb 2010 16:14

  CHAPMAN CURSES THE BIG FREEZE

  WITH every fixture in the Second Division falling foul to the elements on Saturday, Dumbarton boss Jim Chapman was once again left cursing the weather.

• Published: 23 Feb 2010 16:12

  The Commons touch - John McFall MP

  THIS week's news on unemployment is a stark reminder that it is far too early to say that the recession is over.

• Last updated: 23 Feb 2010 16:10

  Ms Baillie's OG

  Reporter readers can only assume that the confusion which reigns in Jackie Baillie's mind at present is down to her indecision as to whether she throws her hat in the ring to be Labour's candidate for the forthcoming Westminster election in West Dunbartonshire.

• Published: 23 Feb 2010 16:09

  Thank you

  THANK you for the coverage you have given the joint trade union campaign against the cuts in West Dunbartonshire Council's budget.

• Published: 23 Feb 2010 16:07

  Moving moment for brave teacher's plaque

  A MEMORIAL plaque dedicated to a brave drama teacher - who continued to take classes while battling leukaemia - has been gifted to her parents.

• Published: 23 Feb 2010 16:04

  Vodka attacker's 2 year hangover

  A VIOLENT drinker launched a glass bottle at his partner's head after he was told there was no more vodka.

• Published: 23 Feb 2010 15:56

  Farm 'lifeline'

  KNOWETOP Farm has been handed a financial "lifeline" - giving hope for the facility's future after months of uncertainty.

• Published: 23 Feb 2010 15:40

  In this week's Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter

  In this week's Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter the mother of Dean Geary, who was tragically found dead on the side of the A811, thanks the community for their support.

• Last updated: 23 Feb 2010 12:00

  Put your questions to Sir Jackie Stewart

  You can get a chance to quiz racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart at An Audience with Sir Jackie Stewart.

• Published: 17 Feb 2010 10:43

  In this week's Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter

  In this week's Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter a joiner who falsely claimed more than £3,000 in benefits learns of his fate in court.