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Helensburgh models return to the catwalk for RNLI fundraising fashion show
The organisers of a sell-out fashion show which helped raise £2,800 for a lifesaving Helensburgh charity have thanked residents for their support. The RNLI Helensburgh event at the town's Sailing Club on Thursday, November 9 was the organisation
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MSP Jackie Baillie urges public to 'increase respect for our shopworkers'
Helensburgh MSP Jackie Baillie urges the public to “increase respect for our shopworkers” after “stark” assault statistics were revealed. The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) has unveiled that almost two thirds of retail staff
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Hermitage Academy's 'cosy' Christmas Fair coming to town this weekend
Hermitage Academy’s Christmas Fair promises to “bring the whole community together” as organisers prepare for this weekend’s event. The free event will take place in the school on Saturday, November 18 from 11am to 2pm. Run by the school’s
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Widow and son of veterans place poppy cross at Helensburgh's MAEE memorial
The son and widow of two RAF veterans have placed a special poppy cross in the town to honour veterans. Phyllis Fullarton, widow of veteran and former Advertiser editor Donald Fullarton, and Robin Bird, whose father served in the RAF, placed the
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Rhu and Shandon veterans commemorated with Remembrance Day service
Rhu and Shandon honoured local veterans who died in war with a special Remembrance Sunday service last weekend. The service took place at the Rhu and Shandon War Memorial, with prayers led by Andrew Nisbet of Rhu and Shandon Church. Poppy
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Helensburgh commuters hit with travel chaos due to ScotRail fault
Helensburgh commuters have been hit with travel chaos this morning due to a “telecoms fault” at a train station. ScotRail reports services between Helensburgh Central and Edinburgh will be delayed or cancelled and started back from Dumbarton Central
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Garelochhead veterans and military personnel some together for Remembrance Day
Garelochhead paid their respects to the village’s veterans who passed while serving in the Armed Forces this Remembrance Sunday. Veterans and serving military personnel came together for the Remembrance Day service at Garelochhead Parish Church
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Owner of popular Kilcreggan gallery 'so excited' to reopen for Christmas display
The owner of a popular Kilcreggan art gallery is preparing to open her doors once again to the village for a Christmas show. Winter Wonders will be displayed in The Porch Gallery at owner Fiona Holland’s home of Templeton Cottage on School Road
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Dog walker subjected to abuse by man and woman in the street
A DOG walker in Cardross was subjected to midday abuse at the weekend, police report. Officers are appealing for information after a man and woman shouted abusive language to the male dog walker on Main Road, the A814. The incident happened
