Family of missing Alexandria mum tell of 'nightmare' as suspect goes on run Dean Woods, also known as Simon Corner, was quizzed by cops over the 2015 disappearance of Lisa. Daily Record · Nov 23, 2022
Why the discovery of Cleopatra's tomb would rewrite history It couldn’t have been a case of better timing. Egyptologists celebrating the centenary of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, now have a promising new archaeological discovery that appears to have been made in Egypt. Excavators have discovered a tunnel under the Taposiris Magna temple, west of the ancient… The Conversation · Nov 15, 2022
Trust outline concerns, as Lidl officially submit plans for new Alexandria store The budget supermarket big-guns submitted plans last week, but Janice Ross of the Vale of Leven Trust fears the stores' proposed location will drive people away from Alexandria Main Street. Daily Record · Nov 14, 2022
Dedicated group of Alexandria dancers hope to tap their way into record books More than 30 ladies from the RTL Dance School will take part in Children in Need’s annual Tapathon, with school owner Ross Logan paying tribute to the group for their hours of effort leading up to the event. Daily Record · Nov 11, 2022
US Woman who Led ISIS Battalion Gets 20 Years in Prison An American woman who joined ISIS in Syria, leading an all-female military battalion, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a US court Tuesday. Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, who grew up on a farm in Kansas, was given the maximum possible sentence by US District Judge Leonie Brinkema after pleading… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 2, 2022
Demolition underway at Alexandria's St Andrew's Church over safety fears An emergency demolition started last week after the church was deemed a safety risk following a devastated blaze earlier this year. Daily Record · Oct 31, 2022
US Woman Who Led Female ISIS Battalion in Syria Faces up to 20 Years in Prison An American woman who grew up on a farm in Kansas and joined ISIS in Syria, where she led an all-female military battalion, is to be sentenced Tuesday for providing support to a foreign terrorist group. Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 31, 2022
Talented Alexandria teen set to represent Scotland in Karting competition Vale of Leven Academy pupil Davie Kinney, 14, will travel to Warrington for the British Indoor Karting Championships on November 5. Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022
St Kessog's Primary pupils learning new skills with pioneering Tullochan scheme Tullochan’s Retail and Design programme is delivered from the Design House in Alexandria, a Social Enterprise retail outlet of Tullochan which offers bespoke soft furnishings, t-shirts, mugs, printing and alterations. Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022
Ex-footballer starts Vale football boot appeal to combat the cost of living crisis Ex-pro Graeme Ramage, 29, from Alexandria, runs the Graeme Ramage Football Academy which has started appealing for used and outgrown football boots for kids that need them. Daily Record · Oct 24, 2022
Family of Alexandria teen raise over £17k for charity in his memory on 21st birthday More than 240 people came together to honour Lee Stuart who should have turned 21 last week. Daily Record · Oct 19, 2022
Who was Mostafa El-Abbadi as Google Doodle celebrates Egyptian historian Mostafa El-Abbadi would have been 94 today. The Egyptian historian specialised in Greco-Roman studies and is credited with reviving the ancient Library of Alexandria Daily Mirror · Oct 10, 2022
Vale of Leven Hospital news shows facility's future is secure says campaigner NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde last week said existing services would be boosted the Vale, as they welcomed a raft of new staff to Alexandria. Daily Record · Oct 3, 2022
Family of tragic Alexandria teenager holding charity night to mark 21st birthday Lee Stuart's loved ones are honouring his memory while raising as much as they can for a suicide prevention charity. Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022
Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022 Alexandria widower thanks stranger after she paid for his meal in Balloch restaurant Billy’s wife of more than 60 years, Pat, passed away in April – with the 85-year-old hoping to cheer himself up with a breakfast at the spot the couple used to eat in regularly.
Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022 Lack of vaccinators and long queues caused some to miss their Covid booster in Alexandria Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie is calling for answers after saying at least one pensioner left the queue at the Alexandria leisure centre.
Glasgow Live · Sep 25, 2022 Car deliberately set on fire in Alexandria road as emergency services rush to scene Police are appealing for information following the incident, which happened at around 10.30pm on Saturday. Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a disturbance.
Daily Record · Sep 15, 2022 Alexandria author launches new book exploring hidden nature in West Dunbartonshire Alexandria author Paul Murdoch launched The Nature of West Dunbartonshire series, with four books covering walks in each season.
Daily Record · Sep 14, 2022 Potential police hubs in Dumbarton and Alexandria to be discussed by West Dunbartonshire Council This comes after a resident outlined concerns over a lack of police presence in town centres.
Daily Record · Sep 8, 2022 Police confirm Alexandria industrial unit fire was deliberate Detectives are appealing for information and say they are working to establish if it is linked to recent wilful fires in West Dunbartonshire.
Daily Record · Sep 7, 2022 YouTube vlogger charts Dumbarton and Alexandria's rich footballing history Sam North, whose Footy Adventures channel has more than 125,000 subscribers, focuses on Renton Craigandro and Vale of Leven in the video - with the area considered the birthplace of football in Scotland.
Daily Record · Sep 5, 2022 Emergency crews tackle major blaze at Alexandria industrial estate The alarm was raised at Lomond Industrial Estate on Sunday evening.
Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022 Leader of West Dunbartonshire Council accused of being a 'liar' in heated debate Labour leader Martin Rooney and SNP councillor Ian Dickson clashed during a council meeting.
Daily Record · Aug 24, 2022 Concerns over risk of unexploded WWII bombs on Alexandria land The site is set to be sold to a housing developer for £5million.
Reason · Aug 24, 2022 Brickbat: Ticket to Ride For Bob and Angie Shepherd, the news kept getting worse. First, Angie's car was stolen from their Alexandria, Virginia, home. Next, police in Prince Georgia's County, Maryland, told them it was used in a murder. And now, District of Columbia officials are demanding the Shepherds pay $400 in tickets accumulated…