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Who better to light up the town's Christmas than our centenarian girl

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PICTURES: Centenarian Isa lights up Helensburgh for festive season

A HELENSBURGH business is hoping to spread a little warmth this Christmas by launching a new scarf in aid of a food bank.

A HELENSBURGH business is hoping to spread a little warmth this Christmas by launching a new scarf in aid of a food bank.

Gift shop in Helensburgh launches new tartan scarf for food bank

'Abhorrent': Staff hours cuts to rail stations slammed by MSP

'Abhorrent': Staff hours cuts to rail stations slammed by MSP

'Abhorrent': Ticket office cuts to rail stations slammed by MSP

'Disgraceful' figures show person in Argyll and Bute waited 13 YEARS for housing

'Disgraceful' figures show person in Argyll and Bute waited 13 YEARS for housing

Local government

'Disgraceful' figures show person in Argyll and Bute waited 13 YEARS for housing

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The ahhh of warmth this winter - how welcoming spaces are lifesavers

The ahhh of warmth this winter - how welcoming spaces are lifesavers

The ahhh of warmth this winter - how welcoming spaces are lifesavers

PC Sally Ann Nicol will be recognised for her bravery

PC Sally Ann Nicol will be recognised for her bravery

Rest and Be Thankful

Police officer who almost drowned saving drivers in Storm Babet up for award

Police officers at HMNB Clyde made a donation to the Helensburgh and Lomond food bank

Police officers at HMNB Clyde made a donation to the Helensburgh and Lomond food bank

Officers at HMNB Clyde top up much-needed supplies at Helensburgh food bank

Dorian choir entertains crowds despite Storm Bert weather

Dorian choir entertains crowds despite Storm Bert weather

Dorian Choir entertains crowds despite Storm Bert weather

Women in Cove and Kilcreggan are invited to the next SWI meeting for December

Women in Cove and Kilcreggan are invited to the next SWI meeting for December

Scottish Women's Institutes

Women of the peninsula invited to learn about sugar craft in SWI meeting

Choir's latest show

Choir's latest show

Choir's latest show welcomes 200 - and young musicians

A further 133 Wetherspoon pubs will remain closed on Christmas Day.

A further 133 Wetherspoon pubs will remain closed on Christmas Day.

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Wetherspoon reveals the 664 pubs staying open on Christmas Day - is one near you?

As airlines continue to reduce their luggage allowance, with major airlines charging fees of up to £65 for oversized baggage

As airlines continue to reduce their luggage allowance, with major airlines charging fees of up to £65 for oversized baggage

Travellers planning Christmas getaway issued £65 charge warning - how to avoid

The three-bedroom cottage in Garelochhead has been put on the market

The three-bedroom cottage in Garelochhead has been put on the market

Property of the week

Property of the week

Magnificent fully refurbished three-bedroom cottage in Garelochhead for sale

Sport

Rhu beat Rothesay 3-2 on Saturday, November 16

Boss hopes 'huge result' can 'kickstart season' as Rhu win Argyll and Bute derby

Ladies dinner at Cardross Golf Club

Ladies dinner at Cardross Golf Club

Prize-giving evening celebrates gold club ladies' sporting success

Ann and her team of helpers

Ann and her team of helpers

Children in Need

Tennis club fundraisers net more than £1,200 for Children in Need

Gordon Reid finished second in the NEC Masters singles

Gordon Reid finished second in the NEC Masters singles

Year-ending competition ends in double defeat for Helensburgh's Gordon Reid

Morgan Gladden was named a Commonwealth Champion in her powerlifting category in South Africa

Morgan Gladden was named a Commonwealth Champion in her powerlifting category in South Africa

Former Helensburgh pupil who took up powerlifting out of blue named champion

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Kyren Wilson struggled with a headache during his opening match at the Barbican (Danny Lawson/PA)

Kyren Wilson struggled with a headache during his opening match at the Barbican (Danny Lawson/PA)

Kyren Wilson overcomes headache to thrash Stephen Maguire at UK Championship

Jacob Bethell will make his Test debut against New Zealand at number three (Danny Lawson/PA)

Jacob Bethell will make his Test debut against New Zealand at number three (Danny Lawson/PA)

Jacob Bethell to make England Test debut at number three against New Zealand

Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to improve on their European travels (Adam Davy/PA)

Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to improve on their European travels (Adam Davy/PA)

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘make a statement’ at Sporting

F1 announces ‘agreement in principle’ for Cadillac to join grid in 2026

Eddie Jones (left) gave Marcus Smith (right) his Test debut in 2021 (Steve Parsons/PA)

Eddie Jones (left) gave Marcus Smith (right) his Test debut in 2021 (Steve Parsons/PA)

Marcus Smith insists he is still developing despite praise from Eddie Jones

Luke Littler could meet world champion Luke Humphries in the World Championship semi-final (Liam McBurney/PA)

Luke Littler could meet world champion Luke Humphries in the World Championship semi-final (Liam McBurney/PA)

Luke Littler has ‘many years’ to face Luke Humphries in World Championship final

Pep Guardiola says he will not change his approach despite Manchester City’s slump in form (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola says he will not change his approach despite Manchester City’s slump in form (Martin Rickett/PA)

I’m not going to change – Pep Guardiola won’t sacrifice principles to end slump

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Rhu beat Rothesay 3-2 on Saturday, November 16

Boss hopes 'huge result' can 'kickstart season' as Rhu win Argyll and Bute derby

Mike Edwards: Egregious cabinet picks highlight President-elect's threat

Leith Hall and Mount Stuart were named among the best stately homes in the UK

Why these Scottish spots have been named among the best stately homes in the UK

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Rescuers wait on the beach of Marsa Alam, Egypt, after a tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea (AP)

Rescuers wait on the beach of Marsa Alam, Egypt, after a tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea (AP)

Two Britons missing after tourist yacht sinks off Egypt coast

Corporal Paddy Brown with his daughter Molly after arriving home at Terminal 1 of Dublin Airport (Liam McBurney/PA)

Corporal Paddy Brown with his daughter Molly after arriving home at Terminal 1 of Dublin Airport (Liam McBurney/PA)

Cheers and emotional reunions as Irish peacekeepers touch down on home soil

Flooded caravans at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park near Northampton, Northamptonshire (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Flooded caravans at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park near Northampton, Northamptonshire (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Ministers told ‘incompetence’ at Met Office led to underestimation of Storm Bert

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor outside the High Court in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor outside the High Court in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

Video game ends ‘collaboration’ with Conor McGregor

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts a summit at 10 Downing Street, central London, with police chiefs, transport bosses and industry leaders to urge a co-ordinated response to spiking and violence against women and girls (Mina Kim/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts a summit at 10 Downing Street, central London, with police chiefs, transport bosses and industry leaders to urge a co-ordinated response to spiking and violence against women and girls (Mina Kim/PA)

New spiking offence aims to bring law up to date, minister says

The incident took place off Marsa Alam (Alamy/PA)

The incident took place off Marsa Alam (Alamy/PA)

16 missing after tourist vessel sinks in Red Sea, Egyptian officials say

The incident took place off Marsa Alam (Alamy/PA)

The incident took place off Marsa Alam (Alamy/PA)

Reports of two missing Britons after yacht sinks off coast of Egypt

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