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Helensburgh charity plant sale to benefit the Macular Society next month
Green thumbed Helensburgh residents can buy new plants and help a good cause at an event next month. A charity plant sale and open garden on Wednesday, June 5 at 4 Cairndhu Gardens, Helensburgh. The event is in aid of the Macular Society who
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Missing man whose car was found in Arrochar arrested two years after disappearance
A MISSING man whose car was found parked in Arrochar two years ago has been arrested in Spain. James Clacher, 55, has been missing from his home in Bellshill since Monday, May 30, 2022. He was last seen in Airdrie at around 4pm on that day,
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Full details about the UK General Election 2024 for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
A DATE for the UK's next General Election has been announced by prime minister Rishi Sunak this evening. It has been revealed that the date for the 2024 General Election in the UK is July 4. We have compiled this guide for people in Argyll,
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Man taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash on A82 at Loch Lomond
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the A82 near Loch Lomond. Police were called to the incident that involved a motorbike and a car on the A82 between Balloch and Arden at around 2.50pm on Tuesday, May 21. A 56-year-old
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Cardross' Geilston Garden to close to public for two weeks this June
Representatives from Geilston Garden in Cardross have announced it will be closed to the public for two weeks next month. The garden will shut from Wednesday, June 5 and will reopen on Wednesday, June 19 due to a private event. Due to this,
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Sea Life Loch Lomond staff tell story of how they helped save turtle
Staff from Sea Life Loch Lomond have opened up about the work that goes into safeguarding turtles. In honour of World Turtle Day - which takes place on Thursday, May 23 - staff have highlighted the story of April, an Olive Ridley turtle, who travelled
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Brand new food and drink festival to take place in Helensburgh
A brand new food and drink weekend is coming to Helensburgh this weekend. Organised to raise funds for the Helensburgh Festive Lighting Charitable Trust, the group behind the town's annual Christmas lights display, the festival will take place
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MSP Jackie Baillie voices support for victims of Infected Blood Scandal
Helensburgh’s MSP has rallied behind the victims of the Infected Blood Scandal after a “harrowing” report was published yesterday. MSP Jackie Baillie’s comments come after Sir Brian Langstaff released his inquiry report, which revealed “systemic
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Excitement building for Helensburgh Rugby Sevens Festival 2024
EXCITEMENT is building at Helensburgh Rugby Club with days to go until the return of the club’s end-of-season sevens festival. Reintroduced to great acclaim last year, the 2024 event takes place at Ardencaple on Saturday, May 25 and is set to be
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Pictures: Helensburgh's BASIC and Cornerhouse Nursery celebrates 30th birthday
A Helensburgh childcare centre has raised hundreds of pounds to help them buy their own minivan thanks to their successful 30th anniversary party. BASIC and Cornerhouse Nursery’s celebrations took place on Saturday, May 18 and saw children and
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Man warned over drug find near Loch Lomond
A MAN has been warned for having drugs when he was stopped by police. Officers spoke to the 24-year-old man when they stopped him on the A82 near Duck Bay around 1.50am on May 17. After a search, he was found to have possession of a quantity
