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Former Helensburgh submariner and yacht club member passes away

Former Helensburgh submariner and yacht club member passes away

Sam Poling, centre, praised her team of assistant producer Mona McAlinden and producer/director Eamon O Connor and the survivors who spoke out

Sam Poling, centre, praised her team of assistant producer Mona McAlinden and producer/director Eamon O Connor and the survivors who spoke out

Former Advertiser reporter Sam Poling wins double over Emma Caldwell reporting

Morgan Gladden was named a Commonwealth Champion in her powerlifting category in South Africa

Morgan Gladden was named a Commonwealth Champion in her powerlifting category in South Africa

Former Helensburgh pupil who took up powerlifting out of blue named champion

Helensburgh piper has starring role as Paddy McGuinness ends charity cycle

Helensburgh piper has starring role as Paddy McGuinness ends charity cycle

Children in Need

Helensburgh piper has starring role as Paddy McGuinness ends charity cycle

Police are appealing for the public's help

Police are appealing for the public's help

Police Scotland

Police issue new appeal as missing man spotted in Arrochar

Conner McMurchy got his itch for travelling and seeing the wonders of the world when he turned 19

Conner McMurchy got his itch for travelling and seeing the wonders of the world when he turned 19

Explorer who defied government advice to see war-torn Ukraine named top adventurer

Isa was inundated with wonderful messages and cards from the community

Isa was inundated with wonderful messages and cards from the community

'Thank you': Centenarian Isa's message to Helensburgh

Ben Miller has joined the Helensburgh Oratorio Choir

Ben Miller has joined the Helensburgh Oratorio Choir

18-year-old musician joins Helensburgh choir through bursary programme

Helensburgh's birthday girl is made from girders

Helensburgh's birthday girl is made from girders

Helensburgh's birthday girl is made from girders

He's only 10 but is one of the best in Britain on his scooter

He's only 10 but is one of the best in Britain on his scooter

He's only 10 but is one of the best in Britain on his scooter

Isa MacKinnon was honoured at a surprise party for her 100th birthday

Isa MacKinnon was honoured at a surprise party for her 100th birthday

'Life and soul of the party': Surprise celebration for 100 years young Isa

Former Advertiser reporter Sam Poling up for top award over Emma Caldwell reporting

Former Advertiser reporter Sam Poling up for top award over Emma Caldwell reporting

Former Advertiser reporter Sam Poling up for top award for Emma Caldwell reporting

Daniel Sellers is releasing the fourth in his DI Lola Harris series next week

Daniel Sellers is releasing the fourth in his DI Lola Harris series next week

Helensburgh crime author takes new book to Scottish island for next mystery

Former Hermitage Academy pupil and BBC Sports star Hazel Irvine to receive Bafta

Former Hermitage Academy pupil and BBC Sports star Hazel Irvine to receive Bafta

Former Hermitage Academy pupil and BBC Sports star Hazel Irvine to receive Bafta

Jim McColl's father, Tom, was Helensburgh's parks superintendent

Jim McColl's father, Tom, was Helensburgh's parks superintendent

Beechgrove Garden presenter Jim McColl dies, aged 89

Former first minister Alex Salmond has died aged 69 (Jane Barlow / PA)

Former first minister Alex Salmond has died aged 69 (Jane Barlow / PA)

Mike Edwards: Alex Salmond had his faults but he was a true patriot to the end

Brendan O'Hara and Jackie Baillie have paid tribute to Alex Salmond

Brendan O'Hara and Jackie Baillie have paid tribute to Alex Salmond

'Titan of nationalist movement': Politicians pay tribute to Alex Salmond after death

Newly-weds search for wedding ring lost in Helensburgh

Newly-weds search for wedding ring lost in Helensburgh

Newly-weds search for wedding ring lost in Helensburgh - have you seen it?

Amy Mcilroy and Orlagh O'Donnell have been selected to represent Team Scotland

Amy Mcilroy and Orlagh O'Donnell have been selected to represent Team Scotland

Two incredible Helensburgh dancers chosen to represent Scotland in championships

The friends of Nick Fish have launched a fund-raiser to purchase a memorial bench in his name

The friends of Nick Fish have launched a fund-raiser to purchase a memorial bench in his name

Fund-raiser launched by friends of Helensburgh man Nick Fish for memorial bench

King Charles III visits HMNB Clyde to thank submariners and their families for their service

King Charles III visits HMNB Clyde to thank submariners and their families for their service

Navy submariners in Helensburgh thanked for service by King Charles III

Copies of the Helensburgh Advertiser were shown on Channel 4's coverage of the Paralympics

Copies of the Helensburgh Advertiser were shown on Channel 4's coverage of the Paralympics

Copies of Advertiser feature at Paralympics thanks to family of Gordon Reid

Maureen Cullen will launch her new book at Helensburgh Community Hub

Maureen Cullen will launch her new book at Helensburgh Community Hub

Author to host launch event for new book exploring lives of women in 1960s Clydeside

Great Britain's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid celebrate winning the men's doubles gold medal at the Paralympics on Friday

Great Britain's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid celebrate winning the men's doubles gold medal at the Paralympics on Friday

'Proud of him'; Helensburgh rallies around Paralympic gold medalist Gordon Reid

Helensburgh-based author Robin Lloyd-Jones died on September 5

Helensburgh-based author Robin Lloyd-Jones died on September 5

'Gift of writing will live on': Tribute paid to award-winning Helensburgh author

Kevin Sage set up Double Polaroid in 2022.

Kevin Sage set up Double Polaroid in 2022.

Meet the Garelochhead video producer giving up his time to help Helensburgh groups

Miracle Helensburgh baby marks first birthday at home thanks to expert care

Miracle Helensburgh baby marks first birthday at home thanks to expert care

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Miracle Helensburgh baby marks first birthday at home thanks to expert care

Social media may have amplified the recent riots in many towns and cities - but in Mike Edwards' view it stopped them too.

Social media may have amplified the recent riots in many towns and cities - but in Mike Edwards' view it stopped them too.

Mike Edwards: Social media may have started recent riots but it stopped them too

Town's star Highland dancer celebrates wins on two continents

Town's star Highland dancer celebrates wins on two continents

Clubs and societies

Helensburgh dance star celebrates wins on two continents

Patricia Paterson, second left, has retired after 20 years of service at Cardross Pharmacy

Patricia Paterson, second left, has retired after 20 years of service at Cardross Pharmacy

Fond farewells as Cardross Pharmacy dispenser retires after 20 years' service

More than one in 10 people live alone in Helensburgh and Lomond

More than one in 10 people live alone in Helensburgh and Lomond

More than one in 10 over age 55 living alone according to new figures

Route 81 youth project at M&D's theme park

Route 81 youth project at M&D's theme park

PICTURES: Packed programme of summer fun at Route 81 in Garelochhead

Wendy Lightoller has retired from the fundraising committee after 34 years

Wendy Lightoller has retired from the fundraising committee after 34 years

Fond farewell to RNLI Helensburgh's volunteer who raised thousands in three decades

Dennis at his 100th birthday family party, with grandchildren Emma and Lucas, grandson Alex and his wife Stephanie, and daughter Diane.

Dennis at his 100th birthday family party, with grandchildren Emma and Lucas, grandson Alex and his wife Stephanie, and daughter Diane.

A life of service is a legacy to live up to: Remembering Dennis 'Spike' Jones

Mike Edwards, surrounded by older family members as a child growing up in the Highlands, says our seniors still have much to contribute - though not when it comes to being leader of the free world.

Mike Edwards, surrounded by older family members as a child growing up in the Highlands, says our seniors still have much to contribute - though not when it comes to being leader of the free world.

Mike Edwards: Our seniors have much to offer - though not as leader of the free world

Beloved veteran and former Legion president Dennis 'Spike' Jones has died at the age of 100.

Beloved veteran and former Legion president Dennis 'Spike' Jones has died at the age of 100.

Beloved veteran and former Legion president dies weeks after 100th birthday

Former Hermitage Academy pupil named to prestigious post

Barra, who lived in Luss with owner Iain Marshall, specialised in submerged victim recovery

Barra, who lived in Luss with owner Iain Marshall, specialised in submerged victim recovery

Search and Rescue

Underwater sniffer dog to receive animal OBE for dedication to crucial role

The Rev Dane Sherrard, who served as parish minister in Luss and Arrochar for 15 years, has died aged 78.

The Rev Dane Sherrard, who served as parish minister in Luss and Arrochar for 15 years, has died aged 78.

Church of Scotland

Tributes to 'inspirational' Luss and Arrochar minister who served area for 15 years

Jessie celebrated her 100th birthday

Jessie celebrated her 100th birthday

Helensburgh woman celebrates 100th birthday at care home in town

Spike was awarded nine medals throughout his career in the Royal Navy

Spike was awarded nine medals throughout his career in the Royal Navy

Pictures: Shandon based Royal Navy veteran 'flattered' by 100th birthday party

King's Honours for charity boss working to help naval personnel

King's Honours for charity boss working to help naval personnel

King's Birthday Honours

King's Honours for charity boss working to help naval personnel

Dennis Jones marked his 100th birthday surrounded by his family and friends at Helensburgh Golf Club

Dennis Jones marked his 100th birthday surrounded by his family and friends at Helensburgh Golf Club

Clubs and societies

WW2 veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Helensburgh with special guests

Contact Gordon Brodie (inset) if you're interested in remembering a loved one with a plaque on Rhu's memorial wall at Ardenconnel Park.

Contact Gordon Brodie (inset) if you're interested in remembering a loved one with a plaque on Rhu's memorial wall at Ardenconnel Park.

Rhu Amateurs offer supporters the chance to remember loved one on 'memorial wall'

Michelle MacDonald was named as the Regional Winner for her dedicated 20 years of volunteering at Garelochhead's Route 81 project

Michelle MacDonald was named as the Regional Winner for her dedicated 20 years of volunteering at Garelochhead's Route 81 project

Two volunteers in Helensburgh with almost 30 years of service honoured at awards

Scottish Greens

Ross Greer MSP: Greens will stick to our values by working for people and the planet

Spike had a great time at his party

Spike had a great time at his party

Clubs and societies

PICTURES: Garelochhead veteran celebrates 100th birthday with friends and family

Unite members across 29 local authorities - including all three in Ayrshire - are to be balloted on industrial action

Unite members across 29 local authorities - including all three in Ayrshire - are to be balloted on industrial action

Jobs and careers

Helensburgh cleansing and waste workers to be balloted on strike action in pay row

Graham Walker at the start of his 1,080 mile journey from Land's End to John O'Groats.

Graham Walker at the start of his 1,080 mile journey from Land's End to John O'Groats.

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Helensburgh man sets out on Land's End to John O'Groats cycle in memory of dad

Bill recently celebrated his 80th birthday

Bill recently celebrated his 80th birthday

Helensburgh school pupils hold a special party for crossing patroller's 80th birthday

A vigil was held for Navy engineer Josh Gayton

A vigil was held for Navy engineer Josh Gayton

Vigil held for Josh Gayton to commemorate Navy engineer's life in home town

Councillor Robin Currie served as a councillor for almost 40 years

Councillor Robin Currie served as a councillor for almost 40 years

Local government

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Tributes paid after sudden death of former Argyll and Bute Council leader

Melanie has dedicated herself to humanitarian work

Melanie has dedicated herself to humanitarian work

Helensburgh born aid worker honoured by TIME magazine in 'top 100' list

Daniel's latest novel focuses on the mystery of a killer who attacks men at the Clyde

Daniel's latest novel focuses on the mystery of a killer who attacks men at the Clyde

Helensburgh crime fiction author starts new chapter and celebrates book release