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Violent rapist has been jailed for assaulting three woman and a child
A violent rapist has been jailed for assaulting and abusing three woman and a child. Alastair Nicolson was found guilty of a number of offences that took place between January 1991 and April 2001 on the isles of Bute and Skye. He was convicted
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Man arrested in connection with series of sexual assaults in Helensburgh
A MAN has been arrested in connection with a series of sexual assaults in Helensburgh, according to police. Officers say the arrest was made after incidents within two premises in West Clyde Street over a 13-month period. The 52-year-old will
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MSP blasts Scottish and UK Governments over findings in Covid-19 report
Helensburgh and Lomond's MSP has blasted the Scottish and UK Government for their "endemic failings" during the Covid pandemic. The UK Covid Inquiry said both UK and Scottish governments "failed their citizens" by not doing enough to properly plan
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Three people in Helensburgh to appear in court today after spate of thefts in town
Three people from Helensburgh are to appear in court after various alleged theft crimes. Two men, aged 29 and 45, and a 31-year-old woman have been arrested and are due to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Friday, July 19. Police say the
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Bowling club invites people to try bowls for Garelochhead charity
Garelochhead Bowling Club are inviting people to try bowls in support of charity. Members and non-members are invited to their "Route 81 Charity Balloted Open Pairs" event on Saturday, August 3 at 2pm. Entry cost £5 per person and food is available
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Deflated pink balloons lead to Helensburgh lifeboat callout
Crews at the Helensburgh lifeboat were called to reports of a microlight aircraft or paraglider ditched into the River Clyde. The RNLI lifeboat was called out from Rhu Marina on Monday, July 15, at 9.18pm by HM Coastguard. The team reached
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Helensburgh wheelchair tennis hero confirmed for Paralympics in Paris
Helensburgh's Gordon Reid will be hoping to collect another Paralympic medal after being selected for Great Britain's wheelchair tennis team. The former Hermitage Academy pupil took home singles gold at Rio 2016, alongside a bronze medal at the
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Rosneath campaigner launches renewed bid to bring a sense of pride back to village
A community campaigner in Rosneath is launching a new effort to bring more pride to the village - hot on the heels of her wedding. Autumn Jenkins recently relaunched a Facebook page that previously focused on events in the village and is now aiming
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A life of service is a legacy to live up to: Remembering Dennis 'Spike' Jones
A HUNDRED years of love, friendship and service to the nation given by a devoted local legend are being remembered across Helensburgh and Lomond this week. Dennis 'Spike' Jones died last week, barely a month after he, his family and his many friends
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'Unprecedented' spike in objections to Flamingo Land's Loch Lomond development
ALMOST 125,000 people have lodged an objection to Flamingo Land’s plans to develop on the banks of Loch Lomond – a jump of more than 25,000 in just two days. The numbers come from a petition against the £40 million proposals – which include more
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Man arrested following 'disturbance' at Helensburgh town centre pub
A MAN was arrested in Helensburgh following a "disturbance" at a town centre pub, according to police. Officers say the arrest was made after officers were alerted to a report of an incident at the Clyde Bar in West Clyde Street at around 2.28am