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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 hotel's panoramic views have secured it a spot in HawaiianIslands.com's UK top ten

Luss hotel has 'one of UK's most beautiful views', according to study

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

Registration for Cove Park summer day camp for children closes soon

Registration for Cove Park summer day camp for children closes soon

A computer-generated image showing what the interior of the building could look like if permission is granted (Image - HOKO Design/Argyll and Bute Council)

Plans unveiled to transform former Cove church hall into five-bedroom home

The fete will be held at Cove Burgh Hall

Parish's annual summer fete to be held at Cove Burgh Hall

Members of the Helensburgh and Lomond Carers team with their award

Helensburgh carers' charity 'delighted' as it receives award for excellence

DWP responds to Universal Credit rule which can delay payments rise by two months. (PA)

DWP has 'no plans' to change Universal Credit rule which can delay payment rise

Three new UK driving laws and rules coming into effect in July 2022 . (PA)

3 new driving laws and rules coming into effect in July - all you need to know

Life in the UK test 2022: Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz. (PA)

Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz to find out

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

Police responded to reports of a woman in distress

Crime Woman detained after allegedly spitting on police officers near Luss

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’

Knockderry Castle in Cove

Cove castle at centre of lengthy debt dispute goes on the market

The team is warning walkers and campers to be prepared when venturing out in wet weather

Arrochar rescue team issues warning after incident in swollen river

The Faslane peace camp features in the new book (Inset - Symon Hill)

Peace activism book Faslane peace camp’s role in activism and war resistance documented in new book

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

Volunteers at Plastic Free Helensburgh joined forces with Scottish Water

Helensburgh beach clean volunteers highlight growing problem of toilet waste on shores

The man appeared at Dumbarton Sheriff Court

court Helensburgh man placed under curfew following struggle with police officers

A budget gap of £4million is forecasted for 2023/24

Council budget concerns Councillors could be faced with choice between tax rises or cuts to services

Circus Montini will host a number of shows in Cardross

Circus set for five days of shows in Cardross

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

Loch Lomond Shores has been welcoming shoppers for 20 years

Summerfest event set to mark 20 years of Loch Lomond Shores

Helensburgh Golf Club recently held its Captain's Day

Bumper field contests the Helensburgh Captain’s Day

Completed ballot papers must be in before 4pm on Thursday, July 7

Loch Lomond: Residents urged to get votes in to elect National Park board

Police were called to an address in Rhu

Crime Police called to Rhu property following reports of an intruder

A 50-year-old woman was taken to hospital after the multi-vehicle crash on the A82 near Porte o’ Rossdhu on Wednesday, June 15

A82 Crash Latest A82 crash sparks new plea for safety measures on busy road

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

Players from Helensburgh, Craighelen, Cardross and Kirktonhill took part in the annual charity tournament in memory of Marie Dixon to raise cash for Marie Curie (Photo - Bobby Kerr)

Helensburgh courts host charity tournament in memory of local coach

Carol Moore led the first Friends of Geilston art workshop of the season at Geilston Garden

Local artist leads Geilston Garden’s first art workshop of the summer

The concert will be held at Victoria Halls

Rock Choir to perform concert at Victoria Halls

Councillor Mark Irvine, inset, raised concerns over Argyll and Bute Council's Empowering Our Educators plans at a meeting of the authority's audit and scrutiny committee

Lomond North councillor slams 'reputation risk' of major education change plans

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

Ace the Akita cross arrived at the Milton centre after he was found straying.

Dog numbers at Dunbartonshire rescue centre double in 'heartbreaking' crisis for pets and owners

Artist Ania Blasinska and Ewan Marshall

Talented artists' work goes on show at new Helensburgh exhibition

Darkwood in Rosneath was built to a bespoke contemporary design in 2015

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK This stunning family home in Rosneath comes complete with its own cinema

All smiles at the Summer Festival

PHOTO GALLERY Picture special from the Helensburgh Summer Festival

The classic car display at the Maid of the Loch attracted a bumper crowd (All photos - Charli Summers)

PHOTO SPECIAL IN PICTURES: Classic car owners put lovingly-restored machines on show at Maid of the Loch

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

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch on a picket line this week after the union’s members walked out in a dispute over pay, jobs and working conditions (Image - Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

OPINION Mike Edwards: I don't blame RMT for taking a stand by going on strike

Final deadline approaches in Luss and Arrochar community survey

Final deadline approaches in Luss and Arrochar community survey

HMS Audacious departs Souda Bay in Crete ahead of NATO training and operations in the Mediterranean. The Astute-class submarine was on her first operational deployment from January 2022. The Italian frigate Carlo Margottini can be seen in the background.

ROYAL NAVY Newest submarine in the Faslane fleet completes her first mission

Ross Greer says the free bus pass for Scotland's under-22s is already proving to be a lifeline for many young people

COLUMN OPINION: Free bus pass is already a lifeline for many young Scots - so get yours now

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