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'We should be proud': Community effort submits bid to take on waterfront site
HELENSBURGH campaigners have made a bold pitch to make the town's waterfront site fit for the whole community. Helensburgh Community Council (HCC) submitted a formal bid to Argyll and Bute Council on Wednesday to transform the prime real estate
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Helensburgh Oratorio Choir members celebrate successful final concert of 2023
Members of a Helensburgh choir were “delighted” to perform to a sold-out audience as they marked their 60th birthday. Helensburgh Oratorio Choir’s sang to a crowd at Helensburgh Parish Church for their anniversary performance of Handel’s Messiah
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Scottish spots revealed among the UK's most 'glorious' winter lakeside stays
Two Scottish lakeside stays have been named among the most "glorious" in the UK to visit this winter in a new travel list. The spots, which are located in the Scottish Highlands, were selected for their "spectacular views" and range of activities
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Highland Association to host 2023 Cardross Hogmanay Party Dance
Partygoers have been invited to join in the festivities at a new year party in Cardross. Helensburgh and District Highland Association’s Hogmanay Party Dance will take place in Geilston Hall on Sunday, December 31. The event will start at 9pm
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Police Scotland urge Helensburgh residents to be alert as fraud cases rise
Police are urging Helensburgh residents to be on alert as officers issue a warning amid a large increase of fraud cases. These crimes commonly take the form of phone calls imitating businesses and official bodies, bogus callers, and social media
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Experienced solicitor appointed to head up top law firm's team in Helensburgh
A NEW partner has been appointed to the Helensburgh branch of a leading Scots law firm. Bruce Battersby, who has been with BTO Solicitors since 2021, will now work as a company partner who will be heading up the firm’s wills, estates and succession
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John Logie Baird Primary School welcome locals to Christmas Fair
JOHN Logie Baird Primary School in Helensburgh is inviting all residents along to its Christmas fair tomorrow. Taking place in the school on Friday, December 8, there will be loads of local stalls, games, a lucky dip and of course the chance to
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Helensburgh's Hermitage Primary to open doors for Christmas Fayre tomorrow
PEOPLE in Helensburgh are being invited to join staff and pupils at Hermitage Primary for lots of festive fun at their Christmas Fayre tomorrow. The event will take place in the school on Friday, December 8 between 3.30pm and 6pm. Residents
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PICTURES: Helensburgh 'Sew Easy' quilters raise cash for Parkinson's charity at show
Members of a Helensburgh sewing group were delighted to have raised almost £1,000 for a Parkinson’s charity at their latest display. Helensburgh’s Sew Easy Quilting Group raised £900 for the Helensburgh and Dumbarton branch of Parkinson’s UK during
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Concerns over 'very serious and contagious whooping cough' sweeping through UK
A disease called the 'whooping cough' is reportedly sweeping throughout the UK at an unprecedented rate. Cases of the bug, also known as pertussis, have increased by 250 per cent within a year. Between July and November, there were 716 reported
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OAP arrested for alleged dangerous driving on A82
An 80-year-old man has been reported for alleged dangerous driving near Loch Lomond. Other motorists reportedly contacted police about the way the vehicle was being driven while heading south on the A82 around 1.40pm on November 29. He was
