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PICTURES: Garelochhead veteran celebrates 100th birthday with friends and family
A SECOND World War veteran celebrated his 100th birthday with friends and family at a special party in Garelochhead. Village resident Dennis Jones, also known as Spike, spent his birthday with his family from the United States and with all his
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Drivers warned of nine-day closure on road between Helensburgh and Loch Lomond
DRIVERS are being warned of the planned nine-day closure of a road between Helensburgh and Loch Lomond later this month. The B832 via Muirlands will be shut between the Crosskeys roundabout on the A818 and its junction with the A82, a distance
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Helensburgh artist named as finalist in SAA Artist of the Year 2024 competition
A Helensburgh artist has been selected as a finalist in a UK-wide competition and will have her work displayed in an English gallery. Kim Duncan’s watercolour painting ‘Blue Blooms’ has been selected as one of the top entries in the still life
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Faslane-based Royal Marine pocketed £177k from drug supply operation, court told
A FORMER commando who used his time in an elite Royal Marine unit based at Faslane to supply illegal drugs pocketed £177,500 from his life of crime, a court heard. Grant Broadfoot, 30, made the cash from being involved in an illegal racket with
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Hermitage Academy pupil wins competition and has design launched into space
A talented pupil from Helensburgh’s Hermitage Academy will have their design launched into space after winning an ‘out of this world’ competition. Chloe won the secondary school level category in the Argyll and Bute Council contest which saw over
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Owners of award-winning florists in Helensburgh say fond farewell after 30 years
THE owners of an award-winning florists in Helensburgh are getting ready to say a fond farewell to the community after three decades in business. Debbie and David Gough have decided to close Plantation Florist on James Street after over 30 years
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Tips revealed for Scotland fans in Helensburgh travelling to Euros this summer
With the Euros fast approaching, one sports and betting expert has provided his top travel tips for fans going to the tournament. Tens of thousands of Scots are expected to fly to Germany this June to watch Scotland compete. Chad Yeomans, expert
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First poll suggests how the election might go in Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
THE battle is gathering pace to represent Helensburgh in the House of Commons - and the first poll has been published showing how the local contest might go. The results of detailed analysis carried out by YouGov for Sky News have been published
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Woman reported for 'failing to leave bar in Helensburgh when told'
A WOMAN has been reported for allegedly failing to leave a licensed premises in Helensburgh at the weekend. Police say the 27-year-old from the Stirling area was arrested on suspicion of threatening or abusive behaviour and failing to leave a licensed
