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Faith Matters: Time for our politicians to make us proud of leaders who are honest
In his column this month, Rev Ian Miller looks at the General Election's turnout and the tough job politicians have to rebuild trust. In 1320, Andrew became the patron saint of Scotland when the country’s independence was declared via The Declaration
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Cllr Ian MacQuire shares the latest update of the removal of the silver bins
When the results of the General Election came in, I was delighted to see that Brendan O’Hara was once again elected as MP for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber, and by over 6,000 votes. Many constituents in Helensburgh will be aware that I have
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Mike Edwards: Our prisons are too soft - and far softer than life in the Army
"Bread and water is all you’ll get," warned my mother when I was a child, as she exhorted me to stay out of trouble and, by extension, out of prison. Television programmes of the day showed foreboding Victorian jails and while I never had a larcenous
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From the Archives: Partygoers rolled back the years for a disco with a swing in 2009
We are now halfway through July and the summer holidays and Helensburgh has been busy with events for everyone. From markets, festivals and charity days, the community has been buzzing with activity which is always lovely to see. But what was
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The three most expensive properties on the market in Helensburgh totalling £2 million
Helensburgh is well known as a fabulous place to live, with modern-built homes and historic buildings throughout the town. Here are the three most expensive properties currently on the market in the town, totalling over £2 million between them
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Person arrested for 'obstructing emergency worker' at Helensburgh venue
A PERSON allegedly obstructed an emergency worker during an incident at the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre. The 26-year-old was arrested by police following the reported disturbance at around midnight on Monday, July 8. Police say the