Today's Archive Hour story takes us back 15 years to Helensburgh's 2004 'Miss Slinky', as crowned by the local Slimming World class.

Here's how we reported on Dee Mitchell's success on February 12, 2004...

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SUPER slimmer Dee Mitchell has been voted Miss Slinky after losing a total of three stones.

The 21 year-old from Helensburgh was given the honour by her fellow members of the Slimming World class which meets in the Masonic Halls.

“To be able to go into shops now and pick up lovely clothes is a pleasure that I could only have dreamed about last year — I have dropped four clothes sizes,” she said.

“I have learned now how to eat the right foods and enjoy myself without having to starve — it’s just great!”

Slimming World consultant Bernadette McParland added: “Dee has blossomed before us.

“She looks fantastic.

“She set her goals last year for her 21st birthday and she achieved them.

“She has done so well and I’m really proud of her.”