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POLICE are appealing for information after three televisions were stolen from a hotel.
Readers kick up a stink about toilets
HELENSBURGH'S public toilets have been compared to the dirty conveniences in gritty Scottish screen blockbuster Trainspotting.
Fitness fans answer SOS for charity cash
A SPECIAL force of 60 fighting fit Helensburgh hearties are springing into action to raise cash for Scottish military heroes.
THE Scottish SPCA is urging members of the public to leave young birds alone this spring, warning they could be doing more harm than good.
AS the world prepares to celebrate International Nurse Day today (Saturday), residents are being offered the chance to nominate their own nursing hero.
Independence deadline is looming
TODAY (Friday) is the last day that people can take part in the Scottish Government's consultation on its Independence Referendum.
THE DUCHESS of Rothesay met a delegation from Helensburgh as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Stunning stain glass window tribute
STUNNING stained glass windows now fill Cardross Parish Church in memory of a dedicated minister.
Festival is a showcase of real ale
THE Helensburgh and District round table has announced that its real ale festival will be going ahead next weekend.
Stunning photos of West Highland Line
SPECTACULAR new postcards that will be offered to customers as free souvenirs of the West Highland Lines.
RESIDENTS are being reminded that it's not too late to launch a litter blitz in their community.
Pilot scheme will use sign language
A NEW pilot service to help deaf people acess NHS 24 has been launched this week.
Cultural centre planned for cottage
THOUSANDS of people will be tracing their Scottish ancestry at a new visitor and heritage centre at Luss.
Campaigner's fury over deal 'sweetner'
THE DEVELOPERS behind controversial plans for a Helensburgh woodland site have been accused of trying to "seduce" council leaders.
MORE than £18 million will be spend on building affordable homes across Argyll and Bute, it hs been announced.
LOCH Lomond's unique water bus service has been nominated for a gong in this year's Scottish Thistle Awards.
Fury after new ferry service is halted again
THE new Clyde ferry link has come in for fresh criticism after it was removed from service following an accident.
Moving tribute to 'Mr Helensburgh'
PROVOST Billy Petrie was installed as a Freeman of Argyll and Bute at a special investiture ceremony at Helensburgh's Victoria Hall.
Argyll & Bute Council Elections 2012
THERE is little change to Helensburgh and Lomond's political structure following the election results - but Councillor Danny Kelly's loss in the Lomond North ward will send shockwaves through the community.
Crackdown on dangerous drivers
POLICE in Helensburgh and Lomond will targeting dangerous drivers on the area's rural roads next week.
A HELENSBURGH nurse is dialling M for murder to raise money for a Guatemalan charity mission.
FOUR Helensburgh youngsters are flushed with success after they were honoured at a Scottish Parliamentary reception praising their achievements at alpine skiing.
Warning to city centre shoppers
POLICE are warning residents who are planning shopping trips to Glasgow to be vigilant following a number of incidents at city centre cash points.
THE cream of Helensburgh's talented residents came together to celebrate their achievements at the Community Spirit Awards 2012.
Residents go to the polls today
VOTERS will today turn out in their droves to show they care about making a difference to life in their communities.
SCOTRAIL has revealed today that a record number of residents are now using trains.
EXAM SEASON is well underway with students in schools, colleges and universities busy preparing for what can be a stressful and anxious period.
A BUS operator has won a court victory forcing the local authority to scrap a rival's contract and pay thousands of pounds in legal fees.
E-counting returns after 2007 fiasco
VOTERS will see the return of a controversial electronic counting system at tomorrow's council elections.
Double bridge tragedy was avoidable
THE tragic deaths of two teens who jumped from the Erskine Bridge could have been avoided, a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) has found.
THE boss of VisitScotland has helped launch a new mini-guide promoting tourism around the Clyde Sea Lochs.
Rare black swan spotted on the seafront
RESIDENTS have been doing a double take on the seafront after spotting a very rare BLACK swan.
CARERS in Helensburgh will be visited by Scotland's Public Health minister tomorrow (Wednesday).
