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Ross Greer with supporters after launching his earlier petition

MSP claims new milestone in Loch Lomond Flamingo Land battle

An MSP has claimed another major milestone in his continuing battle to safeguard an area of shore and woodland on the banks of Loch Lomond.

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Finlay, third from right, with other UK volunteers

Teen Finlay plans to put Cambodia lessons into practice in Cardross

A teenager from Cardross, who recently spent 12 weeks volunteering in Cambodia, is planning to use the skills he developed overseas to support people back home who need help in the coronavirus pandemic.

Jackie Baillie and Jim Moohan have raised concerns at the introduction of a new appointment-only system for accessing GP out-of-hours services at the Vale of Leven Hospital and across the NHS in Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Anger at latest change to out-of-hours GP service at Vale of Leven Hospital

A major change in the way that people in Helensburgh access GP out-of-hours services at the Vale of Leven Hospital has come under fire.
Parking has been a major headache for residents of Luss for many years - and following a chaotic weekend on May 30 and 31, villagers now say a proper traffic management plan can't wait any longer

Luss leader calls for urgent action after weekend of 'disgrace'

A COMMUNITY leader in Luss is calling for a traffic management plan to be put in place urgently following a weekend of chaos when the picturesque village was swamped by crowds of visitors out to enjoy the good weather.
Fire chief Bruce Farquharson says the risk of wildfires on Scotland's hills this weekend is "very high"

'Very high risk' of wildfires in Scotland this weekend

A "very high" risk of wildfire remains in place across large parts of Scotland, the country’s fire and rescue service has warned.

Images from the Kettle Collective's design statement for the Ross Priory planning application, as published on the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority website

Concern at university's plan to develop historic Loch Lomond site

Plans by the University of Strathclyde to build a "world class leadership centre" on the shores of Loch Lomond have been met with a string of objections.
Images from the RSPB's planning application, including designs from other locations which the nature charity says could inspire plans for the site

RSPB causes a flap over development plans for Loch Lomond site

A WILDLIFE conservation group has caused a flap over plans to build a footpath and boardwalk on its Loch Lomond nature reserve.
The organisation produces an online Sporting Pink magazine

Campaign urges locals to talk about 'powerful' topic of sport

A LOCAL athlete is encouraging people in Helensburgh to keep their spirits up during the coronavirus lockdown by sharing their sporting memories.

Eddie Van der Stighelen has worked on repairing the Maid of the Loch - 70 years after his father helped build the ship

From father to son - Maid of the Loch repair work spans 70 years

AN ENGINEER from East Kilbride has carried out essential repair work on the Maid of the Loch - 70 years after his father helped build the ship.
Audrey Baird is campaigning for the wood to have legal protection. Picture: Euan Cherry

Mountain bikers 'destroying Rhu's precious bluebell woods'

A nature enthusiast from Rhu is calling for legal protection to be given to a stretch of "precious" bluebell woodland close the village which, she says, is being destroyed by mountain bikers.

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