Helensburgh & Lomond

Gordon Turnbull with pupils Katy Murphy, Kate O’Brien
and Lucy Price

Gordon gets set for his very last lesson after 47 years teaching pupils at Hermitage Academy
As he prepares to retire after 47 years at Hermitage Academy, teacher Gordon Turnbull is interviewed by the school's National Union of Journalists group.

TV comic Rab weighs in as planned cash bid for Helensburgh pier is axed

TV comic Rab weighs in as planned cash bid for Helensburgh pier is axed

Brendan Gallagher appeared at Dumbarton Sheriff Court for sentencing

COURT Man in 60s threw cistern lid at police and hurled racist abuse after Helensburgh fall

The new waterfront leisure centre is due to open in early September

Talks held over final price of Helensburgh waterfront after spike in construction costs

The TASLA plinth in the Outdoor Museum in Colquhoun Square was unveiled on June 15

Arts Society plinth is unveiled at town’s Outdoor Museum

The project is set to be dropped from Argyll and Bute's Levelling Up fund bid (Inset: Cllr Gary Mulvaney and MSP Jackie Baillie)

HELENSBURGH PIER Anger as bid for Levelling Up cash to repair town’s pier is dumped

The Luss Highland Gathering returns on Saturday, July 2

Event of the Week: Luss Highland Gathering makes long-awaited return

Helensburgh pier has been closed to all marine traffic since 2018

COUNCIL Disappointment as it's confirmed Helensburgh pier will miss out in UK Government funds bid

Helensburgh Tennis Club has lots of activities lined up

Helensburgh Tennis Club aims to make the most of Wimbledon fever

Morrisons staff on their way to the top of Ben Lomond in May

Helensburgh supermarket staff hand over proceeds of ‘million steps challenge’

Police were on patrol in Hermitage Park

Police Police seeking man who allegedly bought alcohol for under-18s

Police were called to West Clyde Street

Crime Three men charged after alleged seafront brawl in Helensburgh

The meeting will be held at Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre

Helensburgh Community Council to hold AGM ahead of monthly meeting

The man appeared at Dumbarton Sheriff Court

court Helensburgh man placed under curfew following struggle with police officers

Helensburgh's festive lights are on a firmer financial footing than ever before (Photo - Tom Watt)

FUNDING Cash awards confirmed for festival and Helensburgh Pier

Helensburgh Golf Club recently held its Captain's Day

Bumper field contests the Helensburgh Captain’s Day

The Gary Andrews - Remember a Life charity was set up in March 2018

Charity is here to help local families in their hour of need

The concert will be held at Victoria Halls

Rock Choir to perform concert at Victoria Halls

Lucy Elliott is one of four table tennis players who will represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

COMMONWEALTH GAMES Helensburgh table tennis star's all set for her Commonwealth Games debut

Artist Ania Blasinska and Ewan Marshall

Talented artists' work goes on show at new Helensburgh exhibition

All smiles at the Summer Festival

PHOTO GALLERY Picture special from the Helensburgh Summer Festival

Rhu Amateurs' pre-season training resumed this week (Photo - Jack Crawford)

FOOTBALL Rhu in bid to attract new players as club adds colts squad to its growing line-up

Dumbarton Sheriff Court, where Gary Patterson was jailed for 27 months on Wednesday

Court Helensburgh man locked up for 20 years of horrific abuse

Helensburgh Pier has been closed to all marine traffic on safety grounds since October 2018

Helensburgh Pier dropped from council's bid for major UK government funds

Amy Ashworth, Piney Gir and Emma Brammer, collectively known as ‘Roxys’ (Photo by Sharon Latham)

Glastonbury Burgh singer to close out Noel Gallagher tour with Glasto set

Stuart has been working with his staff in Poland and donations from around the world to help get food and supplies to millions of Ukrainians in need at home and as refugees

Stuart steps up his bid to keep the world’s focus on Ukraine civilians

The man was found in a car park in the early hours of the morning

Crime Teen who was allegedly found two-and-a-half times the drink drive limit to appear in court

Community champion Alison Sturgeon with some of the winners

Morrisons awards: Helensburgh winners honoured

Burgh musician to embark on tour of UK and Finland

A ceremony will be held at Hermitage Park's war memorial (Inset - Dennis 'Spike' Jones and Geoff Coles)

Helensburgh Legion Scotland branch to hold ceremony at war memorial

Jean's Bothy will be open to the public on June 24 and 25

Mental health and wellbeing hub to hold community open days

Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote - but for how long? (Inset - Brendan O'Hara)

Brendan O'Hara MP: Prime Minister is running out of road

George Freeman lost his Lomond North seat in May's council election

Council Ex-councillor hits out at authority officials for deleting live case files

Members of Helensburgh Golf Club are battling it out for championship titles

Championship battles under way at Helensburgh Golf Club

The planning application is seeking permission for a barrier to plug the gap in the wall visible on the right of this picture (Image - Google Street View)

PLANNING Council asked to give barrier plans the green light

Riva in West Clyde Street (Image - Street View)

Helensburgh hotel scoops major prize at hospitality awards

L to R - Dennis (Spike) Jones - President Royal British Legion, Helensburgh, Geoff Coles - Chairman Royal British Legion, Helensburgh, Maurice Cory (provost)

Revived Legion branch organises ‘Falklands 40th’ memorial in Rhu

Becky Beale in Milngavie after completing the West Highland Way Challenge in just 21 hours and 33 minutes

Burgh’s Becky leaves her rivals trailing as leading lady in West Highland Way event

The Journey’s plans for an outdoor gym area in Hermitage Park have been submitted to council officials

Outdoor gym plans unveiled for ‘lost corner’ of Helensburgh park

The fundraiser is held annually

Save the Children fundraiser to be held at Helensburgh Sailing Club

Roger Ferdinand (inset) was a member of Helensburgh Community Council and ran the dry-cleaning operation at Helensburgh Ironing Services

Tributes to Burgh businessman who died on holiday in Greece

The event is organised by Helensburgh Community Council

Call for volunteers ahead of next Helensburgh beach clean

Nicky Brownrigg and Angela Anderson

IN PICTURES: Volunteers battle against the elements to clear up Helensburgh beach litter

Peter Brown, Tamara Brown-Millberg and Shelagh Sayer at the volunteering fair

PHOTO SPECIAL IN PICTURES: Happy to help at Helensburgh's volunteering fair

Fun First is hoping its Teddy Bears' Picnic in the James Street community garden will be as successful as its Easter event at the same venue in April (Photo - Louise Cairns/Life In Focus Photography))

Helensburgh family charity is holding teddy bears' picnic to celebrate 20 years in town

All smiles for these members of the Dumbarton and District MS Group at their Jubilee bash at the Rosslea Hall Hotel (All photos - Sheena Rollo)

JUBILEE PICTURE SPECIAL: Multiple sclerosis group holds Platinum Jubilee party in Rhu

The plant sale takes place at 4 Cairndhu Gardens on Sunday, June 19

WHAT'S ON Green fingered gardeners can bag a bargain at Helensburgh plant sale this weekend

Revealed: full details of the trains that WILL serve Helensburgh in between national strikes next week

Revealed: full details of the trains that WILL serve Helensburgh in between national strikes next week

The council wants the pier surfacing to

Cash awards confirmed for festival and Helensburgh Pier

The event will be hosted at Hermitage Park

Free plants on offer at Hermitage Park growers' event

There’ll be plenty of family fun in Colquhoun Square this Saturday

WHAT'S ON Big crowds expected in Helensburgh on Saturday for new-look Summer Festival

DJs Schlømo, Hadone, Brendan, Trudge, and Dwayne with Jasper

Burgh techno brothers feature in worldwide party night round-up

The new show at Helensburgh Art Hub opens this Saturday, June 18

WHAT'S ON Art show opens in Helensburgh this weekend - featuring talented locals' work

Teen with lengthy record gets slap on wrist for hurling stone at a car

Court Teen with lengthy record gets slap on wrist for hurling stone at a car