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New food and drink guide to spotlight Loch Lomond makers

2 days ago | dumbartonreporter.co.uk | Sandhya Suresh

The grant, awarded to the destination marketing co-operative from the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Regional Food Fund, will support the launch and promotion of 'A Taste of Loch Lomond: Stories & Flavours from the Bonnie Banks'. The publication will spotlight the food and drink scene in the Loch Lomond area, celebrating producers, hospitality businesses, and traditional recipes. Karen Donnelly, destination manager at Love Loch Lomond, said: "We’re thrilled to receive this funding support.
Carly Telford: Mary Earps is a 'huge loss' to England squad before Euros

2 days ago | dumbartonreporter.co.uk | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.
Dumbarton man repeatedly punched victim on head over his tattoos

2 days ago | dumbartonreporter.co.uk | Tristan Stewart-Robertson

Iain Speedie previously admitted an assault to severe injury in September, repeatedly punching a man on the head. The 49-year-old was in the Pawn Lounge in Overtoun Street, Alexandria, sitting in a booth with another man on September 1. Around 7pm, there was a discussion about tattoos on the other man's forearms. READ MORE: New taxi operator 'coming soon' to West Dunbartonshire "This appears to have upset the accused who became aggressive," the fiscal depute told the court.
Classic 60s, 70s, and 80s cars to be put on show - here's where

2 days ago | dumbartonreporter.co.uk | Sandhya Suresh

Ayrshire Classics Car Club will bring their classic cars and enthusiasts to the event on Saturday, June 14. As part of Father's Day weekend, visitors are encouraged to attend and get close to the cars.
Geilston Garden announces upcoming events this summer

2 days ago | dumbartonreporter.co.uk | Sandhya Suresh

The events kick off with 'Sunday in the Garden' on July 6, offering visitors a peaceful afternoon amidst the vibrant colours and textures of the garden. The kitchen garden will be open, providing produce for fruit and vegetable enthusiasts. The Friends of Geilston will operate a tea and homemade cake stall from noon until 4pm, and the Peninsula Choir will provide musical entertainment at 2.30pm.
New distillery opens its doors as whisky-making returns to region

3 days ago | dumbartonreporter.co.uk | Sandhya Suresh

The distillery's debut was marked by a celebration over the weekend. Robert Robertson and Fergus Munro, from popular Scottish band Tidelines, had the honour of cutting the ceremonial ribbon. Guests were ushered to the ribbon-cutting by Callan MacEachern, son of the distillery's founders. The new distillery is the latest undertaking by Euan and Fiona MacEachern, the couple behind the multi-award-winning Loch Lomond Brewery. Mr MacEachern said: "This has been a dream in the making for a long time.
Average speed cameras transform driver behaviour on busy trunk road

4 weeks ago | dumbartonreporter.co.uk | Sandhya Suresh

The survey found that nine out of 10 vehicles are now driving within the speed limit (Image: Canva) Significant improvement in driver behaviour and speed limit compliance on the A82/A85 Tyndrum to Lix Toll has been recorded since average speed cameras (ASC) became operational in March 2020. A survey carried out on the A85 between Auchessan and Luib found that nine out of 10 vehicles are now driving within the speed limit.
Dumbarton MS Group marks VE Day with afternoon tea event

4 weeks ago | dumbartonreporter.co.uk | Sandhya Suresh

CPO Dave O'Neill and his colleagues presented Dumbarton and District MS Group with a donation of £200 (Image: Supplied) A local charity group celebrated VE Day with a special afternoon tea event. Dumbarton and District MS Group hosted the commemoration, attended by MS Scotland director Jo Anderson, former local councillor Vivien Dance and her husband Tony, and CPO Dave O'Neill with three colleagues from HM Naval Base Clyde.
Thomas & Friends to mark 80th anniversary with 'never-before-seen' episode

4 weeks ago | dumbartonreporter.co.uk | Carlo Simone

A unseen version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends is set to be released on YouTube (Image: Mattel) An original, unseen version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends is set to be released to mark the 80th anniversary of the property. The character of Thomas the Tank Engine originated from the series of British children's books The Railway Series, which was first published back in 1945 by Wilbert Awdry.
Brazen crook slammed after conning dozens out of sheds and summerhouses

1 month ago | dumbartonreporter.co.uk | Ben Waddell

Brazen conman slammed after conning dozens out of sheds and summerhouses (Image: Barni1, Pixabay) A brazen businessman has been slammed after conning dozens of customers out of more than £100,000 by breaking promises to build garden sheds and summerhouses. Clever crook Alistair Baxter took thousands of pounds for the work from almost 70 people, including pensioners in their seventies.