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• Published: 9 Sep 2010 11:46

  Police warn parents in bike safety campaign

  A POLICE campaign to protect the lives of young cyclists is being mounted in Helensburgh.

• Published: 9 Sep 2010 11:34

  Luss church's £5m boost for local economy

  The visitor attractions at Luss Church are bringing in an estimated £5 million to the area's economy every year.

• Published: 9 Sep 2010 11:28

  Date set for Our Town Lotto launch

  HELENSBURGH'S innovative lottery scheme has captured the community imagination.

• Published: 9 Sep 2010 11:22

  Fighting spirit of air force veteran

  AN RAF veteran - who is confined to a wheelchair - is looking forward to taking part in a half-marathon to raise funds for the charity which helped her.

• Published: 9 Sep 2010 10:58

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• Published: 2 Sep 2010 13:10

  Lotto bonanza for Helensburgh

  HELENSBURGH is to be the test-bed for a very local lottery - and organisations throughout the area could all be winners through the ground-breaking initiative.

• Published: 2 Sep 2010 12:47

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• Published: 27 Aug 2010 15:11

  Funding lifeline for Helensburgh RNLI

  A FUNDRAISING drive has been launched to raise "essential" cash for Helensburgh lifeboat station.

• Published: 27 Aug 2010 15:09

  Store boss in mountain challenge

  A DETERMINED fashion shop boss is taking on a cancer charity mountain challenge.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 10:59

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• Published: 26 Aug 2010 10:56

  Late night opening restricted at Helensburgh pub

  A POPULAR Helensburgh pub has been handed a curfew and had its late night opening hours cut, following complaints over noise.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 10:51

  Cove hall's new-look car park

  THE car park at Cove Burgh Hall has undergone a complete transformation.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 10:41

  Helensburgh veterans' wartime memories

  TWO Helensburgh veterans have been reliving their memories ahead of emotional trips to meet their former comrades.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 10:34

  Hermitage Academy inspection

  A "very good quality of education" and a "clear vision" with inspirational leadership were what HM Inspector of Schools found at Helensburgh's Hermitage Academy.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 09:00

  Discus thrower heading to Delhi

  HELENSBURGH thrower Angus McInroy will represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi this October, writes Kristian Truelsen.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 09:00

  Burgh show fire in final friendly

  THE Grizzlies and the Bears joined forces on Saturday to welcome a squad from Strathendrick in what was their final friendly before the league campaign commences.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 09:00

  Seven of the best

  ROSNEATH went into this game on the back of a wonderful pre-season and were hoping to continue this form into the new season.

• Published: 26 Aug 2010 09:00

  Al gives plenty of Hope on the court

  HELENSBURGH Tennis Club’s annual club championships concluded at the weekend with no major upsets for the favourites.

• Published: 19 Aug 2010 11:54

  Let's make it a Helensburgh Christmas cracker

  CHRISTMAS may return to the streets of Helensburgh this year.

• Published: 19 Aug 2010 11:48

  Author seeks help with wartime book

  Author Robin Bird from Merseyside will visit Helensburgh and Rhu on Tuesday to complete an untold story from World War 11 - the exploits of the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment which was based in Helensburgh.

• Published: 19 Aug 2010 11:29

  Mongolia trip halted by red tape

  STRANDED in no-man's land, and at the mercy of a Russian bureaucrat, the intrepid crew of an old fire engine heading from Helensburgh to Mongolia have been languishing in 42 degree temperatures between Russia and Ukraine for six days.

• Published: 19 Aug 2010 09:00

  OLYMPIC DREAM IS IN THE BALANCE

  HELENSBURGH’S Charlotte Dobson has vowed to know the London 2012 sailing venue like the back of her hand – but proved she still has some way to go after a disappointing Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta.

• Published: 19 Aug 2010 09:00

  Home success in tennis championships

  THE area’s budding tennis talent was on display last week at the annual Helensburgh & District junior restricted championships held at Helensburgh Tennis Club.

• Published: 12 Aug 2010 09:30

  What's in this week's Advertiser

  In this week's Advertiser - on sale now: My miracle baby saved my life; Fire engine rally team stuck stopped by Russian border official; Couple's 4x4 wedding; Angry scenes at school bus meeting; Children's 'forest school'; New look swimming pool opens

• Published: 12 Aug 2010 09:30

  Over 300 in Helensburgh Half Marathon

  HUNDREDS of runners took to the streets of Helensburgh to take part in the half marathon, with Garscube Harriers coming out on top on the day.

• Published: 12 Aug 2010 09:30

  Relay top form for athletes

  JULY 24 saw Helensburgh AAC’s stalwarts and newcomers converge on the Isle of Arran for the round Arran road relay.

• Published: 12 Aug 2010 09:30

  Greens stand up to be counted

  SINEWS are being strained to the core at Ardencaple as Helensburgh Rugby Club’s arrangements for the new season gather pace.

• Published: 12 Aug 2010 09:30

  Cardross golf champ

  CARDROSS Golf Club held its club championships at the weekend.

• Published: 12 Aug 2010 09:30

  Bowling Club open day

  THE club open day at Helensburgh Bowling Club was a great success for bowlers of all ages.

• Published: 5 Aug 2010 09:30

  Food and craft fair attracts crowds

  THE second Argyll and Bute Food and Craft Fair was a great success... although the turnout of food producers was 'disappointing'.