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'Scotland must move away from high-stakes end-of-term exams', says Green MSP
SCOTLAND needs to move away from high-stakes, end-of-term exams if the attainment gap in the country's schools is to be closed, a Green MSP has said. Ross Greer, who represents Helensburgh and Lomond as part of his remit as a West Scotland regional
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Helensburgh businesses urged to donate spare wood and pallets
Helensburgh and Lomond businesses are being urged to donate wood to help with a new charity project. Dumbarton-based Tullochan is looking for businesses who can donate wooden pallets and excess wood for their Timber Transitions Project. The
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Calls for Helensburgh and Lomond postmasters to contribute to Horizon inquiry
Post Office operators across Helensburgh and Lomond have been urged by the area's MSP to share their experiences of working with the Post Office, providing crucial evidence for the inquiry into the Horizon scandal. The independent public inquiry
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5,000 student milestone for submarine escape training facility at Faslane
THE Royal Navy’s Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, Survival Training Facility (SMERAS TF) at HM Naval Base Clyde recently welcomed the 5000th student since opening its doors three years ago. The state-of-the-art facility was officially opened
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Find out how Argyll and Bute pupils fared in their exams this year
School pupils recorded another strong year of exam results as results came in across Argyll and Bute this morning. Figures provided by Argyll and Bute Council show that young people results are higher than the national average in both National
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Warning to drivers as A83 closed in Argyll after crash
A BUSY road in Argyll has been closed by police following a crash. Police Scotland have announced that the A83 at Strone Point, just east of Inveraray, has been closed as a result of the incident Emergency services are currently on route to
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Legendary Waverley will perform 'sail past' in campaign to reopen Helensburgh Pier
The world famous and iconic Paddle Steamer Waverley will be sailing towards Helensburgh Pier on next Sunday (18th August). As part of the campaign to reopen the pier, Waverley will perform a “sail past” on her cruise to Dunoon and Arrochar to raise
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Garelochhead community council fears for its future after office bearers resign
A COMMUNITY council has had its future thrown into doubt after all its office bearers resigned, citing a lack of support from Argyll and Bute Council. Garelochhead Community Council’s convener Watson Robinson, vice-convener Martin Croft, and treasurer
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Popular salon thanks loyal customers in Helensburgh for prize shortlist
A HELENSBURGH salon has been shortlisted for a national prize thanks to the support of its customers. Harleys Vanity Box, in West Princes Street, is up for Team of the Year at Nation's Hair and Beauty Awards. Jocelyn Stibbs,owner and senior
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Hundreds of crisis grants given to residents in need in latest figures
Hundreds of people across Argyll and Bute received crisis grants last year, according to newly-released statistics. There were more than 1,400 applications from the area for cash from the Scottish Welfare Fund. and more than half were approved.
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Man banned from Helensburgh arrested over alleged bail breach
A MAN banned from Helensburgh has been arrested for allegedly breaching bail conditions. The 32-year-old, from the Dumbarton area, was reportedly found with a person at a property in the town against two aspects of court-imposed bail restrictions