http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/thisweek/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:33:17 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 3 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/dr_logo_500x75.png http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/thisweek/ A SUBMARINER — who is now a crew member of the UK’s most powerful attack submarine — said he was honoured to be at its commissioning ceremony on Friday. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/404524-pride-of-the-navy/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/404524-pride-of-the-navy/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100 News THE tragic circumstances surrounding the death of former Sons captain Gordon ‘Guido’ Lennon are to be investigated. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/404523-probe-into-death/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/404523-probe-into-death/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100 News PRIMARY pupils in Cardross are walking to school while their bus passes them by — empty. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/404522-school-bus-fury/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/404522-school-bus-fury/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100 News In this week's Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter, a sozzled pensioner who went on a violent rampage in a busy street is in court. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/404529-in-this-weeks-dumbarton-and-vale-of-leven-reporter/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/404529-in-this-weeks-dumbarton-and-vale-of-leven-reporter/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A WOMAN has spoken of the “sickening” realisation that the new neighbour she offered a lift to in her car was axe murderer Thomas McCulloch. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/404525-i-offered-axe-killer-a-lift/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/31/404525-i-offered-axe-killer-a-lift/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A REPORT on the devastating fire at the Christie Ward looks certain to recommend it remains closed indefinitely. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403940-fire-ward-to-stay-closed/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403940-fire-ward-to-stay-closed/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0100 News THE crestfallen youngsters of Singer Station said they won’t ‘Stop Believing’ after their dreams of winning a TV singing competition came to an end. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403938-well-never-stop-believing/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403938-well-never-stop-believing/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100 News LEGENDARY Scotland striker Kenny Dalglish had budding young footballers at fever pitch when he paid a visit to Dumbarton over the weekend. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403937-dalglish-dazzles-em/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403937-dalglish-dazzles-em/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100 News A HUSBAND was left shocked when he discovered the plants he ordered for his wife were among the most deadly in the world. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403933-hubbys-blooms-were-deadly/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403933-hubbys-blooms-were-deadly/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100 News In this week's Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter, a drunk man who grabbed a knife to protect himself against a father and son who had terrorised him for three years, he claims, is in court. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403945-in-this-weeks-dumbarton-and-vale-of-leven-reporter/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/24/403945-in-this-weeks-dumbarton-and-vale-of-leven-reporter/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A TERRORISED dad has hit out at the louts making his family’s life hell, after he was convicted of assaulting a teenager he says is one of the instigators. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403649-no-respect-for-anything/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403649-no-respect-for-anything/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0100 News A TEAM of celebrities were “gobsmacked” by the beauty of Dumbarton Castle as they flew overhead on a special trip. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403651-three-comedians-in-a-seaplane/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403651-three-comedians-in-a-seaplane/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100 News AN animal rescue team is appealing for information after a pair of elderly West Highland Terriers were found abandoned near to a recently vacated travellers’ camp. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403650-dogs-abandoned-near-travellers-site/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403650-dogs-abandoned-near-travellers-site/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100 News In this week's Dumbarton Reporter a man appears in court charged with attempted murder after an alleged axe attack on a Vale dad. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403661-in-this-weeks-dumbarton-and-vale-of-leven-reporter/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403661-in-this-weeks-dumbarton-and-vale-of-leven-reporter/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News THE area’s free transport scheme for school children is being considered for a cost saving shake-up, it has been confirmed this week. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403653-free-school-bus-rethink/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/17/403653-free-school-bus-rethink/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A SERIES of raids on homes identified as having links to drugs and dealing were carried out, in a huge operation across the area. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/10/403404-drugs-operation-nets-dealers/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/10/403404-drugs-operation-nets-dealers/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0100 News TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular Vale woman who sadly lost her brave cancer fight. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/10/403403-brave-mum-put-up-determined-fight/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/10/403403-brave-mum-put-up-determined-fight/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0100 News A TOURIST’S five-year battle to get ‘Welcome to Dumbarton’ signposts on the A82 may finally be over. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/10/403402-a82-signpost-battle-won/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/10/403402-a82-signpost-battle-won/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News AS nervous secondary pupils received their exam results last week one anxious student discovered she had achieved SIX A grades. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/10/403401-six-is-the-best-for-schools-top-pupil/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/10/403401-six-is-the-best-for-schools-top-pupil/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100 News In this week's Dumbarton Reporter, a driver is found guilty of causing the death of his Balloch girlfriend after the car they were travelling in crashed. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/10/403408-in-this-weeks-dumbarton-and-vale-of-leven-reporter/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/10/403408-in-this-weeks-dumbarton-and-vale-of-leven-reporter/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News STUNNING girl group The Kittycat Dolls are gearing up for what could be their most purrfect gig yet. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/403119-the-purrfect-show/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/403119-the-purrfect-show/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100 News A TV crew arrived in the area on Friday to chart the progress of seven singing stars. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/403118-camera-crew-follows-stars/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/403118-camera-crew-follows-stars/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100 News CALLS have been made to re-locate Alexandria's new health centre in Mitchell Way. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/403116-residents-ask-for-surgery-uturn/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/403116-residents-ask-for-surgery-uturn/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100 News In this week's Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter a teenager thug is in court after stabbing a man. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/403127-in-this-weeks-dumbarton-and-vale-of-leven-reporter/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/403127-in-this-weeks-dumbarton-and-vale-of-leven-reporter/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A PLAN to turn empty shops into a new nightclub will be decided next week. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/402863-town-centre-club--yes-or-no/ http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/402863-town-centre-club--yes-or-no/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0100 News