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Renton slimming guru meets soap idol

SOAP fan and Slimming World nutrition consultant Christine Warren recently came face-to-face with one of her idols.Read

Balloch dad returns from Arctic trek

BALLOCH dad Alan MacInnes is going from one extreme to another.Read

Denny legacy is on display at Dumbarton's Denny Tank

THE legendary Denny family, whose name became synonymous with shipbuilding, are commemorated at a new exhibition in Dumbarton.Read

West Dunbartonshire war veteran pals in push to aid soldiers

A GROUP of West Dunbartonshire war veterans have joined forces to ensure support for comrades from conflicts past and present.Read

Brave Dumbarton mum up for fundraising award

YOUNG mum Gemma McLeod refused to be downhearted when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.Read

Dumbarton People's Theatre hosts final production of the season

DUMBARTON People’s Theatre’s final production of the current season comes to the Denny Civic Theatre in Dumbarton next week as the group performs Jake’s Women.Read

Facebook sparks Dumbarton Academy reunion

INTERNET networking site Facebook has sparked a reunion of former Dumbarton Academy pupils.Read

Faslane cyclists strike out for sick kids

TWELVE Faslane cyclists are preparing for an epic 450 mile challenge in aid of charity.Read

Alexandria family re-united with lost auntie

ALEXANDRIA man Shawn Lawrence received the best birthday surprise – a call from his long-lost auntie.Read

Alexandria author releases first novel for adults

AN Alexandria author, who has charmed children with his magical adventures, has just released his first novel for adults.Read

Cash boost for Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol’s drop-in

A DUMBARTON alcohol counselling service has secured £100,000 of funding for projects and staff training.Read

Faslane workers pledge support to Cancer Research

WORKERS from Faslane Base have pledged their support to Cancer Research UK by pledging their support to a charity drive.Read

Bonhill Territorial Army stalwart celebrates 31 years

DOUGIE Craigie fancied a trip to America – so he cut his hair and joined the Territorial Army.Read

Renton pup making worldwide news

TINY pup Tom Thumb may be small enough to fit inside a tea cup but he has made a big name for himself across the globe after featuring in the Lennox Herald.Read

Haldane Primary pupil nominated for top award

A FIVE-YEAR-OLD girl who just two years ago was fighting for her life has marked her battle back to health by being nominated for a top national award.Read