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THE crew and family members of Clyde-based submarine, HMS Vengeance, HAVE marked the vessel's "de-dedication" at a special ceremony.
Anti-violence campaign targets teens
AN online campaign to raise awareness of teen relationship abuse in West Central Scotland has been launched today (Wednesday) by the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and Zero Tolerance.
DRIVERS face a fortnight of motoring misery this summer when one of the area's key routes is shut for repair.
Helensburgh boosted as tourism spot
VISITORS look set to flock into Helensburgh with the town due to join a prestigious list of tourist destinations covered by the national network of brown 'tourist' road signs.
A FORMER student of St Peter's seminary in Cardross has become the first ever Scot to hold this prestigious position of canon of St Peter's Basilica.
HELENSBURGH councillor Al Reay has died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday (February 25).
One of the Royal Navy's finest retired today (Friday) and he's decided to walk home - all the way to Yorkshire.
IT'S weddy, steady, wow! Excited grooms and brides-to-be are gearing up for the most exclusive wedding show of the year.
Siblings' charity auction for mum
BIG-HEARTED Helensburgh siblings Ashleigh and Thomas Wilson have called on the town to bid-up in honour of their amazing cancer-battling mum.
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 has been given the green light to build a new store opposite the town's Hermitage Academy.
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.
£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.
WITH freezing temperatures hitting most of the area this week, residents are being warned to be be prepared.
MORE young men are committing suicide in Scotland than in England and Wales, according to a new study.
WE have teamed-up with our friends at Loch Lomond Aquarium for an EXCLUSIVE money saving offer!
GP's across Scotland are being asked to help people keep warm in their homes and afford their fuel bills.
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.
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.
