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Plans to build new rescue boat station near Loch Lomond given green light
PLANS to build a new station for Loch Lomond Rescue Boat in Balloch have been given the green light. Earlier this year, the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat (LLRB) charity sought planning permission for the facility, along with a slipway, vehicle access
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Details of special week to combat loneliness for Helensburgh people announced
DETAILS of a special week of events aimed at tackling loneliness in older people in Helensburgh and Lomond have been announced. The Big Braw Brew Week, organised by charity Age Scotland and Helensburgh's own Grey Matters Active Ageing, is on from
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Housebuilder to hold second consultation event over Cardross development plan
A SECOND consultation event for a large housing development in Cardross will be held at the end of the month. As previously reported, a pre-application notice was lodged with Argyll and Bute Council by housing firm Taylor Wimpey for a site at Geilston
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Scottish Government urges Argyll and Bute residents to recognise cancer symptoms
PEOPLE across Argyll and Bute are being urged to 'Be the Early Bird' in a new campaign. The Scottish Government's initiative aims to encourage individuals with potential cancer symptoms to promptly contact their GP practice. Research by the
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Eight people fined for driving offences on busy Tarbet road
EIGHT people have been fined for driving offences on a busy rural road in Tarbet. Within in a period of a week, a number of drivers were fined for breaking the 30mph limit at a section of the A83 near the village. A 61-year-old man from Johnstone
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Harvest collections bring community help to area's food bank
THE time of harvest is ensuring bountiful collections of food to support families in need across Helensburgh and Lomond. Rhu and Shandon Parish Church welcomed three cars full of donations to the Helensburgh and Lomond Foodbank at the weekend.
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Woman, 63, reported over alleged 'racially aggravated' behaviour
A WOMAN is due to appear in court for alleged racially aggravated behaviour in Helensburgh. The 63-year-old woman from the town was said by police to have acted in an threatening or abusive manner and a racially aggravated way in Lomond Street.
