Dunbartonshire News for 26 September 2008

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Celebrating 125 years of the BBs in Dumbarton Sep 26 2008

MEMBERS of one of Dumbarton’s oldest youth organisations will celebrate a special anniversary.Read

Sons Supporters Trust give Dumbarton FC £4000 Sep 26 2008

THE Sons Supporters Trust handed over a cheque for £4000 to Dumbarton Football Club ahead of the game with Cowdenbeath on Saturday.Read

West Dunbartonshire senior pupils face picket line Sep 26 2008

TEACHERS and pupils face a walk through picket lines tomorrow (Wednesday) as strike action kicks-off outside schools.Read

Dumbarton MSP calls on council to change pay decision Sep 26 2008

DUMBARTON MSP Jackie Baillie has called on the council to reverse its single status decision.Read

Christian course invite from Dumbarton churches Sep 26 2008

DUMBARTON churches are inviting people to think about the Christian faith at an Alpha course being launched next month.Read

Plans unveiled for Vale of Leven Hospital site Sep 26 2008

HEALTH chiefs last week revealed plans to create a large health ‘campus’ at Vale of Leven Hospital which they insist will secure its future.Read

Alexandria teen fined for stealing lager Sep 26 2008

A THIRSTY teenager who stole a case of lager appeared at Dumbarton Sheriff Court last week.Read

Runaway Jess returns to Tullichewan owner after horror trip Sep 26 2008

SHE’S back!Read

Police warn of bogus workmen in Dumbarton and Alexandria Sep 26 2008

POLICE have issued a warning to beware of bogus gardeners operating in Dumbarton and Alexandria.Read

Dumbarton mum calls for cops to give emergency jag Sep 26 2008

THE mum of a teenager who died in police custody has called for a drug which could have saved his life to be made available in every police office in the country.Read

Soldiers to march through Dumbarton Sep 26 2008

FOUR hundred and fifty soldiers will celebrate their safe return from Afghanistan with a historic parade through Dumbarton Town Centre.Read

Dumbarton council offices link plans on hold Sep 26 2008

PLANS by West Dunbartonshire Council to set up a wireless link between offices in Dumbarton, has been put on hold.Read

The children were learning about how to keep safe

West Dunbartonshire pupils learn how to play it safe Sep 26 2008

OVER 1000 pupils from schools throughout the area lived life dangerously recently.Read

Family fun at the Loch Lomond Shores over holiday weekend Sep 26 2008

A FEAST of family fun has been lined up at Loch Lomond Shores for the September weekend.Read

Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol success Sep 26 2008

A YEAR of achievement was marked at the AGM of Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol recently.Read

West Dunbartonshire Council scoop awards at flower show Sep 26 2008

FLOWER power has gained West Dunbartonshire Council two awards at a top gardening competition.Read

Dumbarton and Alexandria bank staff's job fears Sep 26 2008

JOB losses look likely for bank staff in Dumbarton and Alexandria following the merger of two of the country’s leading financial institutions.Read

Milton couple celebrate son's career as he leaves army Sep 26 2008

A MILTON couple spoke this week of their pride in their soldier son as he prepares to leave the forces.Read

Work underway at West Bridgend flats Sep 26 2008

WORK has begun on installing new lifts at West Bridgend flats in Dumbarton.Read

Loch Lomond trek will help kids charity Sep 26 2008

CHARITY fundraisers will be trekking Loch Lomond in a bid to help sick kids.Read

Concern over Vale of Leven ambulance response times Sep 26 2008

DUMBARTON MSP Jackie Baillie has expressed her “concern and disappointment” over ambulance response times in Vale of Leven, Arrochar and Helensburgh.Read

Bonhill homeowners at war over landscaping fee Sep 26 2008

HOMEOWNERS on a Bonhill estate are at war over a £1-a-week landscaping charge.Read

Alexandria pet shop closes after 19 years Sep 26 2008

ALEXANDRIA shoppers were shocked to learn one of the town’s oldest businesses has closed.Read

Kirsty Knowles in India doing charity work

Bonhill charity worker plans to sponsor an Indian child Sep 26 2008

A BONHILL charity worker who built 12 houses for disadvantaged Indian families was so affected by her time there that she plans to sponsor a child.Read

Gun warning delivered to West Dunbartonshire councillors Sep 26 2008

ANGRY council workers have been sending threatening letters to councillors who took a decision to cut their pay.Read

Lifesaving boost for Loch Lomond rescue crew Sep 26 2008

LOCH Lomond Rescue Boat’s lifesaving crew get £2000 from Strathclyde's top cop.Read

Dumbarton priest's sister goes on pilgrimage in his memory Sep 26 2008

THE sister of a Dumbarton priest who devoted his life to helping alcoholics, down and outs and drug addicts has raised nearly £5000 for his favourite charity.Read

Dumbarton FC supporters trust's annual quiz night coming up Sep 26 2008

THE Sons Supporters Trust's annual quiz night takes place at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday, October 4.Read

MacDonald Brothers return to Dumbarton on winter tour Sep 26 2008

SCOTS duo the MacDonald Brothers return to Dumbarton next month for a one-off gig.Read

West Dunbartonshire Tory candidate welcomes tax plans Sep 26 2008

TORY Westminster candidate for West Dunbartonshire, Martyn McIntyre, has welcomed a Conservative policy announcement which would see £150 cut from every council tax bill in Scotland.Read

Dumbarton Asda staff play charity golf at Cardross Sep 26 2008

STAFF at Asda Dumbarton enjoyed a round of golf for a good cause at Cardross Golf Club this month.Read

Wi-Fi introduced at Bowling canal Sep 26 2008

SAILORS on the canal at Bowling can now go surfing.Read

Top award for West Dunbartonshire care services Sep 26 2008

THE team which looks after those in residential care in West Dunbartonshire has achieved a top accolade.Read

Dumbarton MSP blasts tourism budget cut Sep 26 2008

DUMBARTON MSP Jackie Baillie has blasted the SNP for slashing the tourism budget when she says Scotland needs to compete for visitors more than ever.Read

West Dunbartonshire earmers could be better off Sep 26 2008

THE average earner in West Dunbartonshire could be almost £300 a year better off under plans to cut income tax, Lib Dems claimed this week.Read

Jamestown knife man jailed Sep 26 2008

A TEENAGER who was caught with a carving knife in his pocket claimed he was disposing of it for someone else.Read

West Dunbartonshire Council staff to get free legal advice Sep 26 2008

COUNCIL employees set to be offered compensation payments as part of a controversial pay deal are to receive free legal advice.Read

Helensburgh school head retires Sep 26 2008

HELENSBURGH’S Lomond School is seeking a new head teacher.Read

Celebrating 125 years of the Boys’ Brigade in Dumbarton Sep 26 2008

MEMBERS of one of Dumbarton’s oldest youth organisations will celebrate a special anniversary.Read

Paranoid Dumbarton driver had knife in car Sep 26 2008

A DUMBARTON man caught with a knife while out driving his car at 5am claimed he was paranoid and “freaked” out.Read

Dumbarton's most famous whisky has best year ever Sep 26 2008

DUMBARTON’S most famous whisky is toasting its best ever year.Read

Renton actress' show attracts interest from Dustin Hoffman Sep 26 2008

A RENTON actress is starring in a hard-hitting show which is receiving rave reviews – and has attracted the attention of Dustin Hoffman.Read

West Dunbartonshire churches inviting people back Sep 26 2008

CHURCHES throughout the area are inviting people back to the fold this Sunday.Read

Dumbarton's Apache Army sponsor strip Sep 26 2008

DUMBARTON’S famous Apache Army have taken their support even further – by sponsoring Pellie the Elephant’s home strip.Read

Tributes to Dumbarton greyhound trainer Sep 26 2008

JIM Kenney, who has died of cancer aged 77, was an outstanding greyhound racing trainer and influential football official at Scottish schoolboy and amateur level.Read

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