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Mike Edwards writes from the front line of NATO exercise
In his column this week, Mike Edwards writes while deployed as an Army Reservist on a massive NATO training mission. ******** There’s not too much wi-fi in my foxhole here in a forest on a massive military training area in Poland and anyway
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Helensburgh florist hopes to 'share some of the magic' of floristry
A Helensburgh florist hopes to “share some of the magic” of floristry with locals ahead of a special day next month. Denise Murphy, owner of Helensburgh Flowers, will be joining 1,000 other ‘flower magicians’ when the industry comes together for
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Argyll and Bute health chiefs report £2.6million underspend
HEALTH chiefs in Argyll and Bute have reported an underspend of £2.6million for the 2023/24 financial year. But social care services for older people in the area were subject to a “significant” overspend as a result of interim arrangements while
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Cllr Gary Mulvaney mourns loss of former colleague - but not Humza Yousaf
In his latest column, Councillor Gary Mulvaney mourns the loss of former council leader Robin Currie, but celebrates the ousting of Humza Yousaf and the Scottish Greens from government. ****** It was with great sadness that we learned that
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Top Scottish comedian Gary Faulds to visit Helensburgh during tour this summer
A top Scottish comedian is coming to Helensburgh this summer as part of his upcoming tour. Gary Faulds will take to the stage to the town’s Submarine Centre on Saturday, July 27 with the show starting at 3pm and doors opening at 2pm. Gary describes
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When a Helensburgh man takes on mammoth challenge for charity helping his dad in 2009
The month of May is nearly over and we are finally arriving into the summer season. It is the time for fayres, outdoor events and hopefully sunshine. But what was happening in and around the town 15 years ago this month? In the May 21, 2009
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Warm weather and sun's out as crowds enjoy Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival 2024
GLASSES were raised and toasts made aplenty at the weekend as the Helensburgh and Lomond Beer and Gin Festival made its highly-anticipated annual return. Crowds rocked up to the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre on Friday night, and again throughout
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Decision on Isle of Mull barn conversion bid delayed by councillors
APPLICANTS seeking to convert a barn to a house on the Isle of Mull must wait to discover the fate of their plans after the process was continued by councillors. Concerns were raised that the proposal by Torloisk Estate for land west of Lagganulva
