The Latest Breaking News from Alexandria

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

Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2023

Where is Alexander the Great's tomb?

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

LiveScience · Apr 9, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Feb 2, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023

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.

Glasgow Live · Jan 23, 2023

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 · Jan 20, 2023

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 · Jan 19, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 9, 2023