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Below are our archives for February 2012. If you are looking for a different month, please use the date search box feature below. To browse please choose from last month or try the News, Sport or Opinion archives for this month.

HIV warning

A WARNING has gone out from health chiefs following the diagnosis of six HIV case by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC).

Top diver jets to Rome

Scotland's top Royal Navy diver, based at HM Naval Base Clyde, flew to Rome today (Wednesday) to help with the Costa Concordia tragedy.

Waitrose store approved

WAITROSE has been given the green light to build a new store opposite the town's Hermitage Academy.

Pier site is top priority

Helensburgh looks set to benefit from almost £15 million of investment.

Illustrious on a special mission

As she powers up the West Highland waters of Loch Long, Royal Navy carrier HMS Illustrious looks every inch the awesome fighting machine she is.

Cash boost for road

£1M will be ploughed into the A83 to help tackle landslips, it has been announced.

New unit designed for modern warfare

SAILORS and Marines at HM Naval Base Clyde have a new facility to help them combat the threats of modern conflict.

Frozen pipe warning

WITH freezing temperatures hitting most of the area this week, residents are being warned to be be prepared.

Suicide rate high amongst men

MORE young men are committing suicide in Scotland than in England and Wales, according to a new study.

Drink campaign targets women

A NEW campaign aims to tackle boozing amongst women.

IN THIS WEEK'S PAPER

WE have teamed-up with our friends at Loch Lomond Aquarium for an EXCLUSIVE money saving offer!

Advice on keeping warm

GP's across Scotland are being asked to help people keep warm in their homes and afford their fuel bills.

Helensburgh ghost town fears

HELENSBURGH will become a ghost town if Waitrose is given the go-ahead to build a supermarket and petrol station on the "out of town" Colgrain site, it is feared.

Foodstore plan for former nightclub

A FORMER nightclub in Helensburgh is to be converted into a new frozen food store.

Land value slumps

The former Hermitage Academy site has dropped over £3 million in value in less than four years.

Celebration for Victoria Hall anniversary

Helensburgh has a lot to celebrate this year as the town marks another milestone.

Rock star's 'maiden' voyage on sub

ROUTINE sea training was rocked by a heavy metal legend this week.