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Bargain Scots flat goes on sale for same price as garage in London

The one-bed property in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, requires some TLC but could turn a tidy profit for the right buyer.

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Plans for new Lidl store in Alexandria look set to be given green light

Proposals for the new store are recommended for approval by councillors at a meeting of West Dunbartonshire’s planning committee tomorrow (June 14).

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New Lidl supermarket planned for West Dunbartonshire main street

The new store proposed for Alexandria has been in development for a number of years, with issues over the site now finally resolved.

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Inspiring visually impaired Alexandria fundraiser set to take on her biggest challenge yet

Visually impaired Felicity Kelly, 11, sister Freyja and guiderunner, Karen Nicol will take on the Run Loch Lomond 5k next weekend - aiming to raise funds for the charity VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action).

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Alexandria's Wee Play Place named Children's Play Centre of the Year

The centre is no stranger to receiving awards with this being the second year in a row it has received a prize, after winning Best Entertaining Team at last year’s Hospitality Awards.

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Councillors to up pressure on Lidl to demolish Alexandria's eyesore Mitchell Way

Plans to tear down the crumbling shopping precinct have been hit by delays, with councillors acknowledging that locals are fed up waiting.

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Ancient Egypt by Train with Alice Roberts: release date, destinations, interview, episode guide and more

Ancient Egypt by Train with Alice Roberts on Channel 4 sees the presenter take a railway trip through Egypt to discover its ancient secrets.

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Police reassure communities in Alexandria after violent broad daylight incident

Officers faced a grilling from councillors in the wake of a disturbance in Munro Street last Monday (May 1), which follows a spate of high profile issues locally.

Daily Record

Alexandria man's anger at being asked if he wanted to stay on NHS scan wait list

Alan Caldwell was asked if he wanted to be removed from the lengthy Dexa scan waiting list.

Daily Record

Staff held at knife point during early morning robbery at shop in Scots town

The suspect was waiting outside Scotmid on Tullichewan Drive, Alexandria, when staff opened the doors at 7am.

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Balloch Station set for park and ride, as part of local transport funding boost

Last week Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) announced more than half a million pounds of funding for local travel projects across Dumbarton, Alexandria and Helensburgh.

Daily Record

Lottery winner bags $100,000 after buying 20 tickets with the SAME numbers

The man, from Alexandria, Virginia, bought 20 tickets with identical number combinations in what was described as a spur of the moment decision, ultimately winning him $100,000

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Where is Alexander the Great's tomb?

Based on ancient writings, legends and recent discoveries, where might Alexander the Great be buried?

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Alexandria footballer's academy going from strength-to-strength

Vale-born Graeme Ramage has run the Graeme Ramage Football Academy for four years, with a number of their players moving on to academy level at senior clubs.

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Teenage basketball star from Alexandria represents Scotland U16s side

Towering Vale of Leven Academy pupil Gavin Mitchell, 14, is travelling to Ireland as part of the Scotland under-16s squad for the showcase event in Dublin.

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'Why is eyesore still standing'? Alexandria residents question Mitchell Way demolition progress

The dilapidated structure is due to be torn down as part of a £12m masterplan to transform the heart of the Vale.

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New police officer for Alexandria as top cop says community his top priority

Speaking as he confirmed a new dedicated officer for Alexandria had been appointed, Local Area Commander for West Dunbartonshire, Inspector Ryan McMurdo, said that a number of serial thieves had been brought to justice.

Daily Record

Work on Smollett Fountain to move forward as Alexandria regeneration continues

Council chiefs last week confirmed that a tendering process for the contract to restore the iconic centrepiece to its former glory had concluded, with hopes high that contractors could be on site by March.

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Alexandria rugby star Duncan Munn named as Scotland U20 co-captain for Six Nations

Former Loch Lomond ace Duncan, who still helps out coaching at the Beechwood club, starred on his Six Nations debut for Kenny Murray’s team last year, and will captain the side next month alongside Liam McConnell.

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Taxi firm owner hits out at West Dunbartonshire's crumbling roads

Allan Wright, owner of Wright’s Taxis in Alexandria, has said he’s seen a number of his drivers forced to fork out for replacement tyres after striking potholes – and has called on people to report them.

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Prison death probe into Dumbartonshire killer who butchered teenage mum and dumped body parts

A Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held next month into the circumstances surrounding the death of Michael McArthur, who was serving life for the horrific murder of Amy Anderson in Alexandria.

Daily Record

Alexandria pensioner poet publishes her second book after her first was a success

Dora Wright from Alexandria has published her second poetry book after her first one went down so well.

Daily Record

Calls made to guarantee the future of dementia wards at hospitals in Dumbarton and Alexandria

MSP Jackie Baillie has called for a 'cast-iron guarantee' on the future of dementia wards in Dumbarton and Alexandria.

Daily Record

Plans for new Lidl in Alexandria progress - as key bodies give the green light

The supermarket giant has been targeting a move to the Vale for almost a decade, with proposals taking a major step forward in November as they applied for planning permission.

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Quarrel between Kuwaiti Students Sparks Controversy in Egypt

Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday voiced dismay and rejection of an assault by Egyptian policemen on several Kuwaiti students in Egypt’s northern city of Alexandria. On Saturday, a quarrel had erupted between the students at a shopping mall in Alexandria. The Kuwaiti embassy in Cairo released a statement on Saturday…

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