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Rev Sally Gorton at pet blessing service

Pet blessing at St Mungo’s service

EVERY dog had its day at an Alexandria church recently. Read

Jamestown hip hop MC in the recording studio

CHAD the Lad and MC pal K9 Kev are back recording – and loving every minute of it. Read

Live at Loch Lomond is washed out for 2009

LIVE at Loch Lomond will almost certainly not be returning to Balloch Park in 2009. Read

Gartocharn musician is in line for top award

GARTOCHARN musician Griogair Labhruidh has been nominated for a top singing award. Read

Five new mums give Vale of Leven Hospital a seal of approval

FIVE new mums are helping to dispel the myth that first-timers can’t give birth at the Vale of Leven Hospital. Read

Artist drawn to Gambian school with Dumbarton links

AN internationally renowned artist is travelling to Gambia next month to work with children and women in a poor community with close links to Dumbarton. Read

Big-hearted Renton gran off on Belize aid mission

A RENTON woman who adopted three Central American children is returning to the country to make a difference to more youngster’s lives. Read

Former Balloch kilt maker given MBE

A FORMER Balloch woman’s lifelong commitment to preserving one of Scotland’s oldest traditions will receive Royal recognition. Read

Dumbarton's Meadow Centre holds walking marathon for CHAS

CUSTOMERS of Dumbarton’s Meadow Centre are being asked not just to talk the talk but to walk the walk. Read

West Dunbartonshire residents urged to nominate for Burns award

WEST Dunbartonshire SNP candidate Graeme McCormick is encouraging people to submit nominations for the 2009 Robert Burns Humanitarian Award. Read

West Dunbartonshire jazz youngsters put on show

YOUNG West Dunbartonshire jazz musicians will show off their talents at a concert tomorrow (Thursday). Read

Dumbarton woman wins Braehead Christmas treat

MUM-TO-BE Lesley Ann Cumming won’t have to worry about the credit crunch this Christmas – thanks to a fairy godmother. Read

Loch Lomondside tree will join unique project

AN historic Loch Lomondside tree – believed to have sheltered King Robert the Bruce – is to be used to help form part of a unique hedge at Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Gardens. Read

Top award for Vale of Leven Hospital nurse

A CARING cardiac nurse was left speechless after winning a top prize at a glamorous awards ceremony. Read

New leaflet to help elderly in West Dunbartonshire get best healthcare

AN advice and information leaflet aimed at helping older people in West Dunbartonshire find the right medical care and attention out-of-hours has been launched. Read