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'Titan of nationalist movement': Politicians pay tribute to Alex Salmond after death
HELENSBURGH and Lomond politicians have paid tribute to former First Minister Alex Salmond following his death over the weekend aged 69. The former MP and MSP, who led Scotland between 2007 and 2014, became ill on Saturday while attending an international
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Dates announced for popular Babcock 10K 2025 races
THE date of next year's Babcock 10K Series has been announced by organisers. The three-race series will return to the roads and paths of Helensburgh, Dumbarton and Glasgow Green in May 2025. Changing it up for next year's events, the series
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Council 'monitors teacher numbers' after funding announcement
ARGYLL and Bute Council has said it will continue to monitor its teacher numbers after Scottish Government funding was withheld. It was announced last week that £145.5 million of funding nationwide was put on hold, due to disagreements over ringfencing
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Teenager reported for alleged assault in Helensburgh
A TEENAGER has been reported for a string of alleged incidents in Helensburgh including an assault. Police said the 15-year-old boy was involved in theft by shoplifting, assault and resisting arrest near Drumfork Road at about 6pm on October 10
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Ferry fares will rise by 10 per cent next year, government confirms
FERRY fares across Scotland will increase by 10 per cent from next year, the Scottish Government has said. In a letter to the net zero, energy and transport committee at Holyrood, transport secretary Fiona Hyslop said a fare freeze which had been
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Young farmers' art near Cardross wins national contest
YOUNG farmers who created field art near Cardross to highlight mental health awareness have won a national award. The Advertiser reported last week how the Loch Lomond Young Farmers Club had created bale art near Geilston Farm to encourage passers-by
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Helensburgh played host for Guides camp with crafts and s'mores
Helensburgh played host to an action-packed overnight trip for the group of West Dunbartonshire guides. The girls at the 12th Clydebank Guides camped at the town’s Guide Hall with their leaders Michelle Pearson, Ann Phelan, Linda Hood, and May
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Popular Sandwich Series of concerts starts new season of programme
A POPULAR concert series is ready to kick off its new season with two talented musicians later this month. The next event in the Sandwich Series concert programme at Rhu and Shandon Parish Church takes place on Friday, October 25 at 1pm. Music
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Helensburgh's RNLI Stormy Stan joins in with Autumn Fair preparations
The RNLI's mascot has been lending a hand ahead of Helensburgh Lifeboat Station’s Autumn Fair. Stormy Stan has been collecting preloved family games and jigsaws – just some of the items which will be on offer at the fair. The event will be
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Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys the flume at Loch Lomond hotel
CRISTIANO Ronaldo has been spotted at a plush Loch Lomond hotel as he prepares to play against Scotland. The Portuguese footballer is in the country with his national team ahead of their fixture in the Nations League at Hampden. The squad appear
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Date announced for Helensburgh school's annual Christmas fair
THE date for the annual Lomond School PTA’s Christmas Fair has been announced. Visitors can browse a range of gift stalls at the Lomond School Sports Hall on Rhu Road Higher on Friday, December 6 from 6pm-8.30pm. It is an event not to be missed
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Senior citizens club in Garelochhead inviting locals to next meeting
A GARELOCHHEAD seniors club have announced their next meeting and are inviting locals to join them. The Garelochhead Senior Citizens Club will meet on Thursday, October 17 at 2pm in the village’s Gibson Hall. There will be free coffee, tea
