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We crossed ten islands, six causeways and took two ferries - here is why
A kind-hearted eight-year-old Bankie has spent part of his summer holidays walking nearly 180 miles in aid of a cause close to his family’s heart. Ollie Durand and his dad Stephen recently took on their ‘biggest and best’ challenge yet as they
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Marie McNair MSP calls on new Labour MP to support removal of two-child benefit cap
CLYDEBANK MSP Marie McNair has called on Douglas McAllister MP to back amendments to the King’s speech this week and support the immediate removal of the two-child benefit cap. The two-child policy was introduced by the previous Conservative government
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Free outdoor summer event to take place in Old Kilpatrick this week
A LOCAL outdoor business is holding a free summer event this week. Nurturing Nature Forest School has been running at The Saltings in Old Kilpatrick since September last year. On Thursday, July 25 they are hosting an event in the park open
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Clydebank boss raves about new signing David Syme
CLYDEBANK manager Gordon Moffat admits that the club have paid a “good fee” for new signing David Syme, but insists his summer business has been done in an astute manner. The former Darvel captain becomes the Bankies’ third summer signing from
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Sheriff frees cop attacker because 'only option available'
A CLYDEBANK man who attacked two cops has avoided a jail sentence - because he spent too much time locked up. William Burns was on remand in prison for more than 11 months waiting for his case to be dealt with. Because criminals have only served
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Court marks bicentenary with rededication to public service
Staff marked 200 years of their local court with a rededication to its public service - even if most people would rather not be there. Dumbarton Sheriff Court celebrated 200 years since the foundation stone was laid on July 19, 1824 with a small
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Clydebank abuser sentenced for crimes against two ex partners
A Clydebank man who repeatedly ignored court orders blamed his ex-partners for his behaviour, a court has heard. Stuart Lawlor, of Crescent View, Dalmuir, previously admitted a series of crimes last year against two women in the town. He had