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OAP arrested for alleged dangerous driving on A82

OAP arrested for alleged dangerous driving on A82

Replacing the RAAC roof at John Logie Baird Primary will cost £3m - and pupils and staff will have to be decanted for nine months

Helensburgh school RAAC roof fix to cost £3m - and pupils will have to move out

The previous Helensburgh skate park was dismantled to allow for demolition of the town's old swimming pool

Council bosses reveal their 'preferred option' for new Helensburgh skate park site

Police seek 'Sheggs' after weekend disturbance in town bar

Police seek 'Sheggs' after weekend disturbance in town bar

Hermitage Primary School has been highly praised in a new report by Education Scotland

High praise for Hermitage Primary in new report by education watchdog

Alan and Stevie Jukes from Saint Phnx visited St Joseph's Primary School

Helensburgh school pupils get a special visit from chart-topping Scottish band

The festival was named one of the country's top destinations for Instagram users this Christmas

Helensburgh Winter Festival one of Scotland's 'most Instagrammable' Christmas events

Christmas café to host fund-raiser in aid of those living with dementia

Christmas café fund-raiser in Helensburgh aims to help people living with dementia

Children will be able to meet Santa

Your chance to meet Santa at 'drive-through' Christmas event in Garelochhead

John Gimson and Anna Burnet won silver at the World Championships in the Netherlands in August

Shandon sailor Anna lifts the lid on her bid for Olympic glory next year

Helensburgh and Lomond's U16s face Dunbar Grammar today (December 6) in the National Schools Plate final

The big day is here as young Helensburgh rugby players head to Murrayfield

Two men were arrested for allegedly stealing items worth hundreds of pounds in Helensburgh.

Two men arrested for alleged theft worth hundreds of pounds at Helensburgh store

Man suffers head injuries in serious assault prompting police probe

Man suffers head injuries in serious assault prompting police probe

Scottish NHS workers can get a FREE Starbucks drink this week - here's how

Morven Taylor and Ewan Fry-Brockie as Mary and Joseph in Helensburgh Baptist Church's Nativity in the Square performance on Saturday, December 2

IN PICTURES: Nativity in the Square returns with starring role for Elise

The festival will provide Christmas fun for all

Full details of what's happening at Helensburgh's Winter Festival this weekend

Operations manager Alain Saum will be offering advice relating to drugs, alcohol, and mental health

WithYou offers support webchat to Helensburgh people struggling with addiction

The award-winning travel agency specialises in cruise holidays

Stewart Travel staff celebrate gold and silver prizes at British Travel Awards

The Rannoch Trio perform at the concert

Guests have a 'wonderful' time at Friends of Loch Lomond Christmas concert

Helensburgh Golf Club's Winter League team prize winners

Golf: Helensburgh's Winter League winners honoured at tournament prize night

Russell Nash will be delivering the December talk

Fashion conscious: Men's trends in focus at Arts Society talk in Helensburgh

Men arrested for allegedly stealing car, fuel and crashing into wall

Men arrested for allegedly stealing car, fuel and crashing into wall

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

6 household appliances adding to your energy bills due to simple mistake

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?

Martin Lewis doesn't believe getting angry with call centre operatives is productive

Martin Lewis shares one thing you need to do when on phone to call centre workers

Maisy Petro's winning Christmas card design

Primary pupil from Helensburgh wins annual Christmas card competition

Police are appealing for information

Police launch investigation after dog is knocked down and killed near Loch Lomond

'Perfect start to Christmas': Snow arrives the Christmas cheers at lights switch-on

'Perfect start to Christmas': Snow arrives as Rhu's festive lights are switched on

Councillor Graham Hardie (elected as Lib Dem branch convenor at the AGM), Liam McArthur MSP and Alan Reid, former MP for Argyll & Bute and the Lib Dem candidate for the new constituency of Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber at next year’s General Election

Senior Lib Dem backs Alan Reid's election bid during visit to party gathering in Rhu

Attendees can enjoy free popcorn and snacks at the screening

A Star is Born to receive Christmas film screening in Cove this month

Peopel of all ages came along to enjoy the fun filled day

PICTURES: Cardross Parish Church's Christmas fair brings in almost £1,500

Young sailors descended on the Clyde for the competition

Scotland's best young sailors do battle on the Clyde for RYA Winter Championships

The team at Sea Life Loch Lomond as they are given their award

Loch Lomond tourist attraction wins inaugural award at Scottish Tourism event

Locals can have a tea or coffee during the event

Craigrownie Parish Church to host free 'doors open' Christmas social event

The night will give locals a chance to drink and dance the night away

Cove Burgh Hall festive party night fund-raiser has been cancelled

There are important actions you should take to protect you and your family in the event of a radiation emergency

UK government issues guidance on 'What to do in a radiation emergency?'

A new add-on charge affecting some Ryanair customers has not been well-received

Ryanair passengers slam 'disgraceful' and 'ridiculous' new add-on charge

Mars issues 'do not eat' warning over Revels chocolates due to fears they may contain small pieces of rubber, making them unsafe to eat

Mars 'do not eat' warning for Revels chocolates over safety fears

These are the symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia impacting children, how it spreads, and the treatments that are available.

Everything you need to know about White Lung Pneumonia outbreak

Twins Rory and Colin Simpson both received awards after one of them was involved in an accident

Looking Back: Helensburgh twins received 2008 awards after injury trauma

'We could do better than this': Activists want schedule of warm spaces for residents

'Helensburgh can do better than this': Plea over 'warm spaces' in town this winter

Adding only half a tank of petrol at a time can save you money, as it reduces the weight of your car and therefore uses less fuel

How to save money on your petrol and the best ways to fill up revealed

Supermarkets, including Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, were compared by Which? to find out which one was the best option for your Christmas shop

This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop

Craig Cottage in Clynder, once home to Rangers co-founder Moses McNeil, has been put up for sale

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Your chance to own a bit of history as Rangers founder's Clynder home put up for sale

Heavy snowfall in West Scotland on Saturday, December 2

Heavy snow overnight results in travel disruption in West Scotland

Santa on a loo: How you can help make a difference

Charity's plea to show you care this Christmas - by buying a loo

27% of 2000 drivers surveyed said they'd failed to act on warnings following the mandatory safety check and have waited 'months’ to replace their tyres.

Millions of drivers not considering unsafe tyre 'ramifications', new survey says

Lorna (left) and Jac (right) created the 'Wise for my Size' programme

Helensburgh twin sisters share plan to boost mental health of one million children

Andrew Hind pleaded guilty at Dumbarton Sheriff Court

Royal Marine punched pal so hard in Helensburgh he left him with brain bleed

Former resident Scots designer Robert Clark marks 100th birthday with family

100 years for Garelochhead man who made cutlery for Charles and taught John Lennon

Police arrested two men in Loch Lomond

Two men arrested in Arrochar after high-speed chase on busy A82 and A83

A worker at the Commodore was assaulted

Man 'attacked staff member at Helensburgh pub' after disagreement with guest

The weather alert runs from Friday night into Saturday morning

Weather alert issued for Helensburgh with snow and ice expected this weekend

The works are set for January 2

Rail operator announce 'vital' New Year works across local lines