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Planning chiefs back 'change of use' bid over holiday lets near Helensburgh
PLANS to extend the scale of a holiday letting business near Helensburgh have been approved by National Park officials. The owners of Crosskeys Cottage and Glenfruin Lodge, at the Crosskeys roundabout on the A818, have secured approval from the
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Royal Navy officer from Kilcreggan completes 1,000 mile challenge for veterans
A Kilcreggan Royal Navy officer has completed a tough challenge that saw him run from Land's End to John O'Groats - despite suffering from a "mystery virus". Lieutenant Commander Alex Miles crossed the finishing line of the 1,000-mile trail run
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Double bill of live music on the Helensburgh stage this Friday
Live music lovers in Helensburgh have a choice of not one but two gigs to kick off this weekend as the sounds of Motown, disco, rock ‘n’ roll, soul and rhythm and blues come to town. For disco fans, the place to be on Friday, July 12 is the Helensburgh
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Beloved veteran and former Legion president dies weeks after 100th birthday
A SECOND World War veteran from Garelochhead has died weeks after celebrating his 100th birthday and marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Dennis 'Spike' Jones died peacefully at the Vale of Leven Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday
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Children's unit near Helensburgh was 'a hellhole', witness tells abuse inquiry
A secure unit near Helensburgh for children in care was a “hellhole” plagued by frequent violence, the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has been told. A woman who was housed at the Cardross Park Assessment Centre in the 1990s described how children
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Traffic calming move over homes bid near Luss sparks concern
A BID to amend the planning permissions for six new houses near Luss has been lodged with National Park officials – but the proposals have already run into opposition. Luss Estates is seeking permission to amend the conditions attached to two separate
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Helensburgh rapist and £214k fraudster 'intended to pay everything back', says lawyer
CONVICTED rapist and fraudster Christopher Harkins had the "intention of paying everything back" he defrauded from his victim, his lawyer has told a court. Harkins, from Helensburgh, was handed a 12-year sentence at the High Court in Kilmarnock
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'An appalling abuse of trust': Judge's comments as he jails Helensburgh rapist
THE judge who passed sentence on Helensburgh rapist and 'romance scammer' Christopher Harkins has banned him from having any contact with any of his victims for life. Harkins was handed a 12-year sentence at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Wednesday
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Talented singer-songwriter all set to return to Arrochar for solo show
TALENTED singer-songwriter Steve Jinski is set to return to Arrochar next weekend. The musician, who has toured across Europe and Scandinavia, is coming to the Three Villages Hall on Saturday, July 20. Steve, who has won praise from no less
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Vile Helensburgh rapist jailed after defrauding £214,000 from nine ex-partners
A HELENSBURGH rapist has been jailed for defrauding £214,000 from nine ex-partners he met online. Christopher Harkins, 37, targeted the women between 2013 and 2019. He was also found guilty of assaulting one of the woman to the danger of her
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Two-day WOD on the Loch fitness festival set for return to Luss
TOP athletes from across Scotland are set to return to Luss for a prestigious two-day fitness festival. WOD on the Loch is returning to the bonnie banks for a fourth year, with a programme including live talks, workshops, interviews and demonstrations
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New Loch Lomond 50-year-old single malt with only 100 bottles released
A LOCH Lomond distillery has released a new single malt with only 100 individually numbered bottles available worldwide. Distilled in 1973 using Loch Lomond Whiskies' unique straight-neck pot stills and 100 per cent unpeated malted barley, the
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Rugby club aiming to bring on next generation at youth skills camp in Helensburgh
HELENSBURGH Rugby Club is hoping to introduce a new crop of local young people to the game when it holds a four-day skills camp for children later this summer. Including skills development, strength and conditioning and rugby understanding, the
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Make your own sustainable beauty products at workshop event in Rhu
A COMMUNITY recycling group in Argyll and Bute is bringing its ‘sustainable beauty’ sessions back to the Helensburgh and Lomond area next month. ReMake Argyll will hold a ‘ReMake Self Care’ session showing how to make zero waste, low cost beauty
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Reid out for revenge as he faces Fernandez in opening Wimbledon singles tie
GORDON REID faces a tough start to his bid for singles and doubles glory at Wimbledon when the men's wheelchair tournaments get under way at SW19 today (Wednesday). The former Hermitage Academy pupil has been drawn against third seed Gustavo Fernandez
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New senior coach appointed to lead Lomond and Helensburgh senior rugby teams
HELENSBURGH Rugby Club have appointed a new senior men's head coach for the upcoming campaign. Gregor Mathieson comes to the club with an extensive record in youth coaching as well as a playing background at Loch Lomond RFC. He'll lead the
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Vehicle covered in paint prompts police appeal over trouble in area
Police are investigating a "spate" of anti-social behaviour reports - and a costly vandalism of a vehicle. Since early June there have been concerns about youths hanging about and causing nuisance in the area of Nursery Street in Helensburgh.
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Bargain hunters invited to table-top sale by Helensburgh over-60s group
A COMMUNITY group for people aged over 60 in Helensburgh is holding a fund-raising table top sale next month. Grey Matters Active Ageing is hosting the event at Helensburgh Parish Church on Saturday, August 31 from 11.30am until 1.30pm. Tables
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Open day to look back on six years of Helensburgh mental health hub
HELENSBURGH’S community mental health hub will be looking back at six years of success at a special event this week. Jean’s Bothy is holding an open day at its premises at 102 East King Street, at the junction with South King Street, on Friday,