Dunbartonshire News for 6 November 2009

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West Dunbartonshire wage deal thrown out Nov 06 2009

A BOLD move to introduce a £7 minimum wage for West Dunbartonshire Council workers was thrown out last week.Read

Alexandria house used as cocaine factory Nov 06 2009

TWO men who were involved in running a cocaine factory at a house in Alexandria were caught as part of a major police investigation into drug dealing in the west of Scotland.Read

Balloch residents shocked at 'abduction' of woman Nov 06 2009

HORRIFIED residents called the cops after they spotted a man bundling a woman into the back of a car.Read

Clean up for Bellsmyre dumping ground Nov 06 2009

A HOUSING association has promised that gardens being used as dumping grounds in a Dumbarton estate will be cleared up this week.Read

St Martin's Primary's future on the agenda Nov 06 2009

PARENTS of St Martin’s Primary pupils have the chance to fight for the school’s future next week.Read

Dumbarton man fined for threatening ex Nov 06 2009

A JEALOUS Dumbarton man made threatening calls to his ex after spotting her with a new boyfriend.Read

Bonhill dad's speedy recovery helped by son's visit Nov 06 2009

A BONHILL dad – who is staging a remarkable fightback from serious head injuries – was recently reunited with his wee boy.Read

West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh Remembrance service times Nov 06 2009

SERVICES of Remembrance will be held throughout West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh on Sunday, November 8.Read

Bellsmyre gran throws Halloween party for family Nov 06 2009

A BELLSMYRE gran spent four days turning her home into a Halloween house of horrors.Read

Alexandria woman scoops £30,000 in Postcode Lottery Nov 06 2009

AN Alexandria woman is celebrating after a chance sign-up to the People’s Postcode Lottery left her £12,500 richer.Read

Alexandria creep tells girl, 12, 'you're beautiful' Nov 06 2009

A SLEAZY man – who told a 12-year-old girl “you’re beautiful” and then stroked her face – has been placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register.Read

Helensburgh sites revealed as potential radioactive dumps Nov 06 2009

TWO sites near Helensburgh have been revealed as a potential dumping ground for radioactive waste.Read

Dumbarton MP's expenses all clear Nov 06 2009

JOHN McFall has been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation into MPs’ expenses.Read

Jackie Baillie appointed shadow health secretary Nov 06 2009

JACKIE Baillie was appointed shadow health secretary last week – then immediately demanded support for struggling nurses.Read

West Dunbartonshire social work chief retires after 38 years Nov 06 2009

BILL Clark returned to his office one day to discover a nightmare for any young social worker.Read

SNP accused of 'ripping off' West Dunbartonshire Council Nov 06 2009

THE SNP has been accused of “ripping off” West Dunbartonshire Council by more than £5 million.Read

Garelochhead thug attacked teen over cigarettes row Nov 06 2009

A YOUNG thug repeatedly punched a 15-year-old boy to the head after demanding the boy give him cigarettes.Read

Louise McAllister from the Environmental Trust

Castlehill community garden project helping to regenerate community Nov 06 2009

A COMMUNITY garden project is helping to plant the seeds of regeneration in a Dumbarton housing scheme.Read

Dumbarton MP John McFall tests Freedom From Fear initiative Nov 06 2009

DUMBARTON MP John McFall put himself in the shoes of a shop worker recently to highlight a campaign aimed at protecting people from abuse.Read

Schedule for fireworks events across West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh Nov 06 2009

THE sky is set to be alight with fireworks this week and West Dunbartonshire Council and Helensburgh Round Table have pulled out all the stops for two fantastic displays.Read

Alexandria residents win in battle against housing plan Nov 06 2009

ALEXANDRIA residents have triumphed in their battle to stop a housing development near their homes.Read

Musical extravaganza in aid of Balloch's Robin House Nov 06 2009

ROBIN House hospice in Balloch will benefit from a musical extravaganza this month.Read

Helensburgh minister announced as top church representative Nov 06 2009

A HELENSBURGH minister has expressed his surprise and delight at being appointed as the Kirk’s next top representative.Read

Dalmoak Castle Nursing Home is transformed after bad report Nov 06 2009

A HEAVILY-criticised nursing home has been transformed thanks to an ambitious new manager.Read

Loch Lomond and River Leven landowners urged to maintain lifebelts Nov 06 2009

LANDOWNERS have been urged to ensure lifebelts are properly maintained on Loch Lomondside and the River Leven.Read

Obituary: Helensburgh teacher Rita Peoples Nov 06 2009

A FORMER teacher and singer, well-known throughout the Dumbarton area, has died.Read

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