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Helensburgh cleansing and waste workers to be balloted on strike action in pay row
Cleansing and waste workers in Helensburgh are to be balloted on strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay. Unite, Scotland’s largest union, announced on May 29 that it has served industrial action notices to 29 councils in an escalating pay
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Food and drink festival set to mark round-the-world yacht race's Oban visit
A festival showcasing a variety of food and drink made by local producers will be coming to Oban this summer. Oban’s Food and Drink Village will pop up when the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race sails into town from Friday, 12 to Sunday, 21 July
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Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band to perform free shows in town centre
A Helensburgh music group will treat music lovers to a series of free performances in the town centre this summer. The Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band will be playing in Colquhoun Square every Wednesday evening in June from 7.30pm to 8.15pm
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Police urge anyone with information on fatal A816 collision to come forward
Police are urging the public to come forward with any information surrounding a fatal collision on the A816. At around 11.20am on Tuesday, May 28, police were called to a single vehicle crash involving a blue Renault Kadjar, north of Ardfern.
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Construction on worker accommodation in Tobermory has officially begun
Construction on worker accommodation in Tobermory has officially begun – and officials hope it will help to alleviate Mull’s housing shortage. The lack of accommodation for workers on Mull has caused a strain on the local economy and existing housing
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Plans for new glamping pods at Mull campsite get green light from council bosses
FIVE new glamping pods are set to be situated on Mull after council chiefs gave the go-ahead. Fergus Whyte proposed the accommodation facilities for Salen Bay Campsite, on Ardmor Road at Salen. Only one representation was received by Argyll
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Volunteers urged to help out at Rhu beach clean this June
Generous locals are being asked to help out at a beach clean in Rhu taking place next week. The effort, organised by the Rhu and Shandon Community Council, will take place in Rhu on Saturday, June 8 from 10am to 11.30am. Volunteers are asked
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Plans for 16 new Tarbert homes win outline approval from Argyll and Bute officials
OUTLINE plans for a development of 16 new homes in Tarbert have been approved by council bosses. The proposal from 'the executors of the late Robert Crawford' could see 16 residential units built on land southwest of Creag Glas. No representations
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Rhu Amateurs launch player appeal as thoughts turn towards new football season
RHU Amateurs' Caledonian League squad have launched an appeal for new players as thoughts turn towards their preparations for the 2024-25 campaign. Having finished in seventh place in the First Division in the season just finished, manager Gordon
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Rhu sailing charity's team achieves its best-ever Scottish Series finish
A CHARITY set up by a Helensburgh man to help people with autism access sailing and yacht racing has secured its best-ever finish in one of the biggest events in the Scottish sailing calendar. Murray MacDonald and his Autism On The Water crewmates
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Helenbsurgh Savoy invites local actors to Beauty and the Beast auditions
Members of a Helensburgh theatre group are kicking off preparations for their next big production – and they want keen local actors to get involved. The Helensburgh Savoy Musical Theatre Group is putting on their production of Beauty and the Beast
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Manhunt launched after woman, 25, seriously assaulted in centre of Helensburgh
A MANHUNT las been launched after a woman was left in a serious condition after being assaulted in Helensburgh town centre. Police say the 25-year-old woman was assaulted by a man on East Princes Street, near its junction with Sinclair Street,
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PICTURES: It's sevens heaven in Helensburgh as rugby club festival proves a hit
THE curtain fell on the 2023-24 Helensburgh rugby season in memorable fashion on Saturday at Helensburgh Rugby Club’s second annual sevens festival. Boasting more teams, more age groups and more spectators than the inaugural event last year, the
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Football: Ardencaple ladies draw with Celtic FFIT in first ever home match
ARDENCAPLE FC’s new ladies’ team held Celtic Legends FFIT to a draw on Tuesday night in their first ever home match. Two goals from Serena Galliers earned the Caple team a draw at Hermitage Academy against their Glasgow visitors (FFIT standing
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Tennis: Seconds best for Helensburgh as men's team see off Drumchapel
TWO straight sets wins paved the way for an excellent 7-2 victory for Helensburgh Tennis Club’s men’s second team in their latest match at home to Drumchapel. At first couple David McCowan and Bill Ram took the opening set 6-3 but lost their way
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Man arrested for alleged early-morning assault in property
A MAN has been arrested for an early-morning alleged assault at a Helensburgh property at the weekend. The 30-year-old from the Dalkeith area was arrested and later released to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court at a later date. He was reported
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PICTURES: Food and drink fest gives Helensburgh's Christmas lights a boost
WE may be just about as far as you can get in the calendar from Christmas…but the festive season in Helensburgh has been given a significant boost thanks to legions of food and drink fans who flocked to Colquhoun Square on Saturday and Sunday.
