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Great Britain's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid celebrate winning the men's doubles gold medal at the Paralympics on Friday

'Proud of him'; Helensburgh rallies around Paralympic gold medalist Gordon Reid

Helensburgh-based author Robin Lloyd-Jones died on September 5

Helensburgh-based author Robin Lloyd-Jones died on September 5

'Gift of writing will live on': Tribute paid to award-winning Helensburgh author

Kevin Sage set up Double Polaroid in 2022.

Kevin Sage set up Double Polaroid in 2022.

Meet the Garelochhead video producer giving up his time to help Helensburgh groups

Miracle Helensburgh baby marks first birthday at home thanks to expert care

Miracle Helensburgh baby marks first birthday at home thanks to expert care

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Miracle Helensburgh baby marks first birthday at home thanks to expert care

Social media may have amplified the recent riots in many towns and cities - but in Mike Edwards' view it stopped them too.

Social media may have amplified the recent riots in many towns and cities - but in Mike Edwards' view it stopped them too.

Mike Edwards: Social media may have started recent riots but it stopped them too

Town's star Highland dancer celebrates wins on two continents

Town's star Highland dancer celebrates wins on two continents

Clubs and societies

Helensburgh dance star celebrates wins on two continents

Patricia Paterson, second left, has retired after 20 years of service at Cardross Pharmacy

Patricia Paterson, second left, has retired after 20 years of service at Cardross Pharmacy

Fond farewells as Cardross Pharmacy dispenser retires after 20 years' service

More than one in 10 people live alone in Helensburgh and Lomond

More than one in 10 people live alone in Helensburgh and Lomond

More than one in 10 over age 55 living alone according to new figures

Route 81 youth project at M&D's theme park

Route 81 youth project at M&D's theme park

PICTURES: Packed programme of summer fun at Route 81 in Garelochhead

Wendy Lightoller has retired from the fundraising committee after 34 years

Wendy Lightoller has retired from the fundraising committee after 34 years

Fond farewell to RNLI Helensburgh's volunteer who raised thousands in three decades

Dennis at his 100th birthday family party, with grandchildren Emma and Lucas, grandson Alex and his wife Stephanie, and daughter Diane.

Dennis at his 100th birthday family party, with grandchildren Emma and Lucas, grandson Alex and his wife Stephanie, and daughter Diane.

A life of service is a legacy to live up to: Remembering Dennis 'Spike' Jones

Mike Edwards, surrounded by older family members as a child growing up in the Highlands, says our seniors still have much to contribute - though not when it comes to being leader of the free world.

Mike Edwards, surrounded by older family members as a child growing up in the Highlands, says our seniors still have much to contribute - though not when it comes to being leader of the free world.

Mike Edwards: Our seniors have much to offer - though not as leader of the free world

Beloved veteran and former Legion president Dennis 'Spike' Jones has died at the age of 100.

Beloved veteran and former Legion president Dennis 'Spike' Jones has died at the age of 100.

Beloved veteran and former Legion president dies weeks after 100th birthday

Former Hermitage Academy pupil named to prestigious post

Barra, who lived in Luss with owner Iain Marshall, specialised in submerged victim recovery

Barra, who lived in Luss with owner Iain Marshall, specialised in submerged victim recovery

Search and Rescue

Underwater sniffer dog to receive animal OBE for dedication to crucial role

The Rev Dane Sherrard, who served as parish minister in Luss and Arrochar for 15 years, has died aged 78.

The Rev Dane Sherrard, who served as parish minister in Luss and Arrochar for 15 years, has died aged 78.

Church of Scotland

Tributes to 'inspirational' Luss and Arrochar minister who served area for 15 years

Jessie celebrated her 100th birthday

Jessie celebrated her 100th birthday

Helensburgh woman celebrates 100th birthday at care home in town

Spike was awarded nine medals throughout his career in the Royal Navy

Spike was awarded nine medals throughout his career in the Royal Navy

Pictures: Shandon based Royal Navy veteran 'flattered' by 100th birthday party

King's Honours for charity boss working to help naval personnel

King's Honours for charity boss working to help naval personnel

King's Birthday Honours

King's Honours for charity boss working to help naval personnel

Dennis Jones marked his 100th birthday surrounded by his family and friends at Helensburgh Golf Club

Dennis Jones marked his 100th birthday surrounded by his family and friends at Helensburgh Golf Club

Clubs and societies

WW2 veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Helensburgh with special guests

Contact Gordon Brodie (inset) if you're interested in remembering a loved one with a plaque on Rhu's memorial wall at Ardenconnel Park.

Contact Gordon Brodie (inset) if you're interested in remembering a loved one with a plaque on Rhu's memorial wall at Ardenconnel Park.

Rhu Amateurs offer supporters the chance to remember loved one on 'memorial wall'

Michelle MacDonald was named as the Regional Winner for her dedicated 20 years of volunteering at Garelochhead's Route 81 project

Michelle MacDonald was named as the Regional Winner for her dedicated 20 years of volunteering at Garelochhead's Route 81 project

Two volunteers in Helensburgh with almost 30 years of service honoured at awards

Scottish Greens

Ross Greer MSP: Greens will stick to our values by working for people and the planet

Spike had a great time at his party

Spike had a great time at his party

Clubs and societies

PICTURES: Garelochhead veteran celebrates 100th birthday with friends and family

Unite members across 29 local authorities - including all three in Ayrshire - are to be balloted on industrial action

Unite members across 29 local authorities - including all three in Ayrshire - are to be balloted on industrial action

Jobs and careers

Helensburgh cleansing and waste workers to be balloted on strike action in pay row

Graham Walker at the start of his 1,080 mile journey from Land's End to John O'Groats.

Graham Walker at the start of his 1,080 mile journey from Land's End to John O'Groats.

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Helensburgh man sets out on Land's End to John O'Groats cycle in memory of dad

Bill recently celebrated his 80th birthday

Bill recently celebrated his 80th birthday

Helensburgh school pupils hold a special party for crossing patroller's 80th birthday

A vigil was held for Navy engineer Josh Gayton

A vigil was held for Navy engineer Josh Gayton

Vigil held for Josh Gayton to commemorate Navy engineer's life in home town

Councillor Robin Currie served as a councillor for almost 40 years

Councillor Robin Currie served as a councillor for almost 40 years

Local government

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Tributes paid after sudden death of former Argyll and Bute Council leader

Melanie has dedicated herself to humanitarian work

Melanie has dedicated herself to humanitarian work

Helensburgh born aid worker honoured by TIME magazine in 'top 100' list

Daniel's latest novel focuses on the mystery of a killer who attacks men at the Clyde

Daniel's latest novel focuses on the mystery of a killer who attacks men at the Clyde

Helensburgh crime fiction author starts new chapter and celebrates book release

Luss boxer Hannah Rankin has announced her switch to boxing management

Luss boxer Hannah Rankin has announced her switch to boxing management

Hannah Rankin eyes move into boxing management after Naomi Mannes defeat

John Ashworth has died aged 87.

John Ashworth has died aged 87.

Obituary: John Ashworth, Helensburgh man and leading light in Scotch whisky industry

Hannah Rankin is determined to get the belt at the fight this week

Hannah Rankin is determined to get the belt at the fight this week

Hannah Rankin: I'll stop at nothing to become a world champion for the third time

Sue and Mike have owned Glenarn Gardens since 1983

Sue and Mike have owned Glenarn Gardens since 1983

Glenarn Garden owners Sue and Mike Thornley look back on 41 years of memories

A statue of Scott McTominay could replace the Henry Bell monument on the seafront during Euro 2024

A statue of Scott McTominay could replace the Henry Bell monument on the seafront during Euro 2024

Scotland football hero's statue could replace Henry Bell monument during Euro 2024

A funeral to celebrate the life of Nick Fish will be held on April 8

A funeral to celebrate the life of Nick Fish will be held on April 8

Family of Helensburgh student announce details of funeral to celebrate his life

The contrast in the media's coverage of the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex couldn't be more marked, according to Ruth Wishart

The contrast in the media's coverage of the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex couldn't be more marked, according to Ruth Wishart

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Ruth Wishart: Why such a stark contrast in our media's coverage of the Royals?

Nick Fish's parents have paid tribute to the

Nick Fish's parents have paid tribute to the

'Nick lit up the lives of everyone': Parents of Helensburgh student pay tribute

Former Advertiser reporter Sam Poling shares inside story of hunt for Emma's killer

Former Advertiser reporter Sam Poling shares inside story of hunt for Emma's killer

Former Advertiser reporter Sam Poling shares inside story of hunt for Emma's killer

Elaine Hetherington and her mum Ann Coll work together in the Vale of Leven Hospital

Elaine Hetherington and her mum Ann Coll work together in the Vale of Leven Hospital

Helensburgh mum and daughter lift lid on life working together at Vale hospital

People from across Helensburgh and Lomond turned out for the event

People from across Helensburgh and Lomond turned out for the event

'We want peace'; Family astounded at huge turnout for Ukraine rally in Helensburgh

James and Margaret returned to Cardross Parish Church - where their married life started 60 years ago

James and Margaret returned to Cardross Parish Church - where their married life started 60 years ago

Meet the leap year couple who returned to Cardross 60 years after they tied the knot

Marion was a well known and much loved member of the community

Marion was a well known and much loved member of the community

Friends and family of 'remarkable' Helensburgh woman look back on her life

Herbert embarked on his first flight

Herbert embarked on his first flight

Oban pensioner filled with 'immense joy' as he achieves lifelong dream

Lance took home gold at the schools event

Lance took home gold at the schools event

Young Helensburgh swimmer strikes gold at national event

Siobhan Callaghan followed her dreams of becoming a midwife

Siobhan Callaghan followed her dreams of becoming a midwife

From SWAT to swaddling: Ex-firearms officer from Helensburgh follows midwifery dream

Colin has been loving his time on tour

Colin has been loving his time on tour

Son of Helensburgh man opens up about touring with hit musical Calendar Girls

Headmaster tried to put her off pure science - now she's a leading researcher

Robert addressing the haggis at the Edinburgh event

Robert addressing the haggis at the Edinburgh event

Rhu's Brae Shop owner delights crowd at Edinburgh Burns Supper with one-man show

Kathleen has shed an incredible six stone

Kathleen has shed an incredible six stone

'Life changing': Helensburgh woman sheds six stone after doctor diagnosis

The power of attorney campaign is being backed by the Argyll and Bute health and social care partnership

The power of attorney campaign is being backed by the Argyll and Bute health and social care partnership

Health bosses urge Helensburgh residents to think about 'power of attorney'

Bernadette McParland with Slimming World founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE

Bernadette McParland with Slimming World founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE

Clubs and societies

Helensburgh woman 'honoured' to receive Slimming World dedication award

Helensburgh's Winter Festival was held on December 9 and 10

Helensburgh's Winter Festival was held on December 9 and 10

PICTURES: Take a last look back at 2023 as we complete our Review of the Year