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Man allegedly tried to resist arrest by police officers in Garelochhead
A MAN allegedly tried to resist being handcuffed by police officers in Garelochhead. The incident is said to have taken place at 10pm on Sunday, November 24. Police say the 39-year-old from Helensburgh was reportedly acting in a threatening
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First stage of assisted dying bill backed - but how did Helensburgh's MP vote?
HELENSBURGH and Lomond's MP has set out his position on assisted dying as parliament backs a possible law on the plan. Brendan O'Hara MP wrote to constituents who asked for his position as the SNP abstained from voting on the private member's bill
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Plans revealed for new whisky distillery on island
PLANS have been revealed for a new distillery on Islay – which would see a drinks giant add whisky from the island to its portfolio for the first time. Chivas Brothers and Islay Estates have submitted an application for planning permission to Argyll
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Positive response to Campbeltown active travel consultation
PUBLIC consultation responses regarding an active travel route for Campbeltown have been revealed, with the majority of respondents backing the proposals. An update on the planned route, between the town’s esplanade and Kinloch Park, will be given
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Health chiefs in Argyll and Bute forced into apology after grandparent complaint
HEALTH chiefs in Argyll and Bute have been told to apologise to a grandparent whose complaint about the care of their grandchild was upheld. The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) has published its findings into the report by the grandparent
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Regeneration project in Tarbert set to seek funding
A REGENERATION project in Tarbert could start as soon as spring 2026 – but council officers warn there is “no guarantee” that funding bids will succeed. Buildings in Argyll Place, Glendale and Undercliffe are among the proposed priority buildings
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Council officers subject to 'vitriolic' comment during consultation
COUNCIL officials have expressed disappointment at some “vitriolic” social media responses to a consultation on an active travel route in Rothesay. A second community consultation was held in August and September on the route between the town’s
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Car parking income boost in Bute and Cowal, report reveals
MORE than £20,000 was paid at council car parks in Bute and Cowal between July and September, a report has revealed. The total paid for parking in the administrative area during the 2024/25 financial year is also £7,000 above its target, while
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Council officers grant permission for office to become flat on Mull
PLANS for the conversion of a Mull office into a one-bedroom accommodation unit have been granted by council chiefs. Argyll Community Housing Association requested the change to be made at 5 The Flats in Bunessan, which also served as a communal
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'Unacceptable': Helensburgh shops hit out as town struggles with banking crisis
LOCAL shop owners have hit out at the banking crisis as the town was left without services last week. RBS in Helensburgh shut last week despite efforts by politicians and businesses, while the Bank of Scotland branch reduced its hours. On Friday
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Former deputy leader of SNP at Westminster coming to Helensburgh for comedy tour
THE former deputy leader of the SNP at Westminster is coming to Helensburgh as part of her Scottish comedy tour. Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mhairi Black is set to take her hit show ‘Politics Isn’t For Me’ on a Scottish
