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Helensburgh and Lomond in 'dentist desert' according to report
A SURVEY has suggested Argyll and Bute is a "dental desert", according to reports. Questions raised to hundreds of dental practices across the country found six local authority areas unable to take on new adult NHS patients within three months.
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Two mums set up twin peer support group for parents in Helensburgh
TWO mothers are setting up a new peer support group to help twin parents in Helensburgh. Mhairi Murning and Rachel Blair, who both have young twins, wanted to provide a relaxed support group for parents as they navigate life with two. The
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Crowdfund appeal launched for judicial review over waterfront plans
COMMUNITY campaigners have launched an appeal to take council bosses to court over their controversial and secret waterfront plans. Helensburgh Community Council have set up a fund-raising drive for £30,000 towards getting a judicial review of
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Golf club shed plans on Kintyre Peninsula are given the go-ahead
A GOLF club on the Kintyre Peninsula has won planning permission to install a new shed at its premises. No objections were submitted to Argyll and Bute Council for the application by Dunaverty Golf Club, in Southend, to demolish and replace its
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Helensburgh curry restaurant up for best in Britain
A HELENSBURGH curry restaurant has been nominated for a national award. Masala Twist is up for Nation Curry Restaurant of the Year in the first British Curry Championship 2024. The contest, from Oceanic Consulting, announced the finalists on
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Councillors to consider Mull barn planning application again
A FIVE-MONTH saga over planning permission to convert a barn on Mull to a house could come to an end at a council meeting. The Torloisk Estate’s plans for the conversion, at a site west of Lagganulva Farm at Ulva Ferry, were first considered by
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Project to establish town as 'premier tourism destination' recommended for approval
COUNCILLORS have been recommended to endorse a project which could see a “sustainable, world-class outdoor activities hub” come to Dunoon. A report to go before elected members next week gives an update on the Dunoon and Kilbride Hill Strategic
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Plans submitted for Taynuilt joinery to be extended
PLANS have been submitted for a Taynuilt workshop to extend its premises and form new office space. Stuart Livingstone has submitted a proposal to Argyll and Bute Council for the works to take place at the Oakview Workshop in the village. Mr
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Island community garden space proposal revealed
PLANS have been revealed for a community garden space to be set up on Luing, including polytunnels, sheds and pathways. The site to the east of Cullipool is the subject of an application for planning permission by the Isle of Luing Community Trust
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Bakery plans for vacant retail unit in Port Bannatyne
PLANS have been revealed for a bakery premises to be installed at a vacant retail unit on Bute. The Port Bannatyne Development Trust has submitted plans to Argyll and Bute Council for the facility at 36 Marine Road in the village. It is claimed
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Rest and Be Thankful to be hit by another weekend closure
THE Rest and Be Thankful is to close again from this afternoon for the weekend. Heavy rain forecast over the weekend has led road bosses to open the Old Military Road as a precaution from 3pm on Friday, October 18. A decision on reopening the
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Teenager to appear in court over alleged drink driving in Helensburgh
A TEENAGER has been reported for alleged drink driving in Helensburgh at the weekend. The 19-year-old man, from Balloch, was also stopped for driving on to James Street passing a "no entry" sign at 1.10am on October 13. Police said he was released
