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Published: 18 Mar 2010 12:35
On patrol to keep streets crime-free
HELENSBURGH and Lomond is one of the safest places to live in Strathclyde - and the area's new police Inspector intends to keep it that way.
Published: 18 Mar 2010 09:00
GREENS GRIND OUT WIN IN NAIL-BITER
THE crowd at Ardencaple were made to hold their breath on Saturday as Helensburgh hung on to defeat Ross High by the narrowest of margins.
Published: 18 Mar 2010 09:00
Burgh sailor off to World Championships
A LUCKY Burgh youngster is to compete at the Laser 4.7 World Championships at Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Thailand as part of the British team this Easter.
Published: 18 Mar 2010 09:00
Clean sweep for Lomond rugby boys
LOMOND had four teams playing on Saturday against Coatbridge High School.
Published: 11 Mar 2010 09:00
TOUGH TACKLING SECURES VITAL WIN
HELENSBURGH'S league revival continued on Saturday following their impressive victory over Hawick Linden.
Published: 11 Mar 2010 09:00
School hockey teams give it some Welly
NINE hockey teams from Lomond played against Wellington School in Ayr at the weekend.
Published: 4 Mar 2010 16:00
Ukraine goes wild for Burns and a' that
A FORMER Helensburgh man is helping to keep the Burns tradition alive and kicking in his adopted home country of Ukraine.
Published: 26 Feb 2010 11:10
Leading artist to visit Helensburgh
One of Britain's most gifted and distinctive artists is giving a talk in Helensburgh next month.
Published: 25 Feb 2010 15:20
I WAS deeply shocked to read that the Helensburgh Study Group regards the Hermitage Park as "a wasted space" which should be built over.
Published: 25 Feb 2010 15:17
Political correctness is the motivation
I AGREE wholeheartedly with Leslie Maxwell who, in "Eye on Millig" last week, drew attention to the proliferation of bi-lingual signs.
Published: 25 Feb 2010 15:11
SNP must stop bickering and accept ther facts
I WRITE in response to Mike McKenzie's letter on HMNB Clyde. I know there is a general election approaching but the SNP must really stop this immature bickering and accept the facts.
Published: 25 Feb 2010 14:15
Family evacuated after late night fire
TWO families were evacuated when fire broke out in a lochside mansion on Tuesday night.
Published: 25 Feb 2010 13:04
THE loss of the library in Cove and Kilcreggan sparked fury at the village community council.
Published: 18 Feb 2010 14:12
DJ David goes from paper to patter!
Advertiser editor David Carnduff hits the airwaves this Sunday as a guest on YOUR Radio's new monthly show called "YOUR Life - YOUR Music".
Published: 18 Feb 2010 13:43
Can you rise to the £1,000 challenge?
The Helensburgh Advertiser is this week calling on our readers to join us in a major fund-raising campaign for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Published: 15 Feb 2010 09:47
The cover letter is the first opportunity you have to impress an employer so best not treat it as a formality.
Published: 11 Feb 2010 11:47
INJURIES to key players in the run-up to Helensburgh's cup clash ruined the side's preparations for the fixture.
Published: 11 Feb 2010 11:43
Helensburgh football starlet makes history
A TEENAGE sensation is surely destined for greater things in the beautiful game after bagging a unique hat-trick.
Published: 11 Feb 2010 11:35
THINKING Day is always an important date on the calendar for anyone involved in girlguiding - but this year is set to be an extra special one.
Published: 11 Feb 2010 11:18
FREE and confidential chylamydia tests will be on offer in the Clyde bar tomorrow night (Friday February 11).
Published: 11 Feb 2010 11:07
Girl hit by car on way to school
RESIDENTS' worst fears came true after a schoolgirl was injured walking to school last week.
Published: 4 Feb 2010 11:44
HELENSBURGH coach Liam McIntyre believes that Saturday's cup challenge against Kilmarnock is just what his team needs to prove they have what it takes to compete with the big boys.
Published: 4 Feb 2010 11:43
THE runners from Helensburgh Athletics Club found it tough during the Scottish Athletics 4K Cross-Country Championships.
Published: 4 Feb 2010 11:42
G84 UNDER-13 team were away to Edinburgh recently for the group stages of the Scottish Club Cup competition, organised by Netball Scotland.
Published: 4 Feb 2010 11:39
TWO emerging hockey stars were selected to represent West District at the Inter-District Indoor Hockey Tournament on Saturday at Hutchesons' Grammar School.
Published: 4 Feb 2010 11:36
There's a buzz in the air on the course
HELENSBURGH Golf Club is bucking the national trend of doom and gloom - with a real buzz in the air at the club.
Published: 28 Jan 2010 11:14
TWO Helensburgh Amateur Athletics Club (HAAC) teams travelled east to the Kingdom of Fife for the annual Devil's Burden four-stage Hill Relay Race
Published: 28 Jan 2010 11:13
TABLE tennis ace Lucy Elliot received a well-deserved £250 cheque
Published: 28 Jan 2010 10:57
Faslane Marine joins Navy boxing squad
A ROYAL Marine Commando, based at HM Naval Base Clyde, has been selected to join the Royal Navy Boxing Squad for full-time training.
Published: 28 Jan 2010 10:55
Martial arts stars aim for more success
THREE martial art stars have been making a big impact in the Tae Kwon Do world.
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