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Papyrus by Irene Vallejo review – how books built the world

From Alexandria to Oxford, a kaleidoscopic history of the written word

The Guardian - UK

First picture of man killed in Loch Lomond crash as cops hunt mystery pick-up driver

Louis Hall, 22, from Alexandria, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene on the A82 near Stoneymollan roundabout after his motor collided with a Ford Focus and trailer.

Daily Record

Friday essay: shaping history – why I spent ten years studying one Wikipedia article

In mid-July 2008, I arrived in hot and sticky Alexandria. I had travelled to Egypt to attend Wikimania. As the name suggests, Wikimania is an event for those who share an all-consuming passion for the wiki. But not just any wiki … the most important wiki of all: Wikipedia –…

The Conversation

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West Dunbartonshire Council deputy leader hits out at state of Alexandria fountain

Councillor Michelle McGinty said she was embarrassed to stand beside the Smollett Fountain on Remembrance Day.

Daily Record

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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 Mirror

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 Record

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

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.

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Daily Record

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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