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Budget cuts will hit Helensburgh police's efforts to fight crime, local officer warns
HELENSBURGH police will have “very limited scope” in the future to pursue thefts of low value items against a backdrop of budget cuts, a local police officer has warned. The concerns, raised by Helensburgh-based Inspector Barry Convery, have also
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Equality and anti-racism expert unveiled as newest-member of National Park's board
THE newest member of the National Park's board says he's looking forward to bringing his experience of tackling racism to the organisation's work in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Colin Lee was appointed by the Scottish Government and began his
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Walkers axe another flavour of crisp with 'no notice' in 'sad day' for fans
Walkers have axed another flavour of crisps in what has been called a "sad day" by fans. The crisp giant has confirmed they have stopped making salt and vinegar Quavers. Quavers come in various flavours including cheese, prawn cocktail and
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Millions of Universal Credit claimants faced with severe sanctions on benefits
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has warned Universal Credit claimants they face extreme sanctions such as cutting access to free NHS prescriptions and legal aid. Under reforms announced today, the penalties will apply to people sanctioned for more than
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Helenbsurgh families invited to join Christmas adventure at Sea Life Loch Lomond
Families are invited to learn about the North Pole and the creatures who live there at Loch Lomond’s Sea Life Centre this Christmas. Locals can join Snowy the snowman from Saturday, November 25 to Saturday, December 23 to embark on an interactive
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Helensburgh Oratorio Choir concert to pay tribute to late musical director
Local music lovers are invited to a Helensburgh choir’s upcoming concert which will pay tribute to their late musical director. The Helensburgh Oratorio Choir’s concert will take place on Sunday, December 3 in the Helensburgh Parish Church with
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Mike Edwards: Fears for pets...but what about our veterans?
If you have the dubious honour of knowing me, you’ll be aware that the only thing I hate more than noise is sudden and unnecessary noise – like fireworks. It’s not just that they remind me, and many others I am sure, of a bad night under bombardment
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Commonwealth Games judo medallist delights members of Helensburgh group
Members of a Helensburgh group for people with learning disabilities were delighted to be visited by a medal-winning Commonwealth Games athlete. Rachel Tytler, who won a bronze medal for Scotland at the Games in Birmingham last year, spoke to members
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Helensburgh Golf Club ladies thanked for 'amazing' donation to Maggie's Centre
Staff at a Glasgow-based cancer charity say they are "so grateful" to the Helensburgh golfers who have raised hundreds of pounds to help patients access free support. Members of the ladies' section at Helensburgh Golf Club donated an “amazing”
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The Rannoch Trio to perform at Friends of Loch Lomond's Christmas concert
Time is running out to buy tickets for a renowned string group’s Loch Lomond Christmas concert later this month. The Rannoch Trio will be performing at the Friends of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs' concert in Gartocharn’s Ross Priory on Sunday,
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Helensburgh businesses welcome 'Christmas Town' for festive season
Businesses in Helensburgh and Lomond always approach Christmas with hope and aspirations that the festive season will deliver on its potential to be a profitable period. Our traders work hard to accrue profit which will help to see them through
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Man repeatedly punched in bus stop opposite Helensburgh school
A 24-year-old man was attacked at a bus shelter in Helensburgh last week, report police. The man was at the bus shelter opposite Hermitage Academy in Cardross Road, when he was assaulted around 10.35pm on November 6. Police said the victim
