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Covering the communities within the Helensburgh and Lomond area of Argyll and Bute. Got a story? Get in touch by emailing sco-west-weeklies@newsquest.co.uk
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For nearly six decades, Billy Ritchie has been a barber, counsellor and friend to Helensburgh.
He has cut generations of hair, followed by son Willie and grandson Cameron.
Billy passed away at the age of 75 and will be remembered by a great many in the community.
Full story: trib.al/KIBtxfj
Three men in black standing in front of a shop reading "the barber shop"
April 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Not even three years since it opened, Helensburgh Leisure Centre has been badly damaged by #StormEowyn as captured by our photographer, Ross Gardner.

To read more about a dramatic day, check out our live blog: www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2488137...
January 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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"Children walked with us on their journey to school, where they feel safe, where they feel scared - risks they were taking every day to get to school."

#activetravel #cycling

Full story: www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2476710...
Drawing of proposed new cycle lane layout
December 4, 2024 at 11:42 AM
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White on blue text post from Helensburgh Advertiser reading: "Happy St Cecilia's Day, patron saint of music! What is your favourite piece or song?"
November 22, 2024 at 9:36 AM
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Welcome to new followers. Since there is no verification mark as yet on Bluesky, if you are a local official account, please feel free to email reporter Tristan and we will follow confirmed accounts. Here's a photo Tristan took of litter on Helensburgh's waterfront to show we're legit.
Plastic bottle on beach amidst seaweed
November 21, 2024 at 11:43 AM
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"Democracy is everything and at least 5,000 people have made their views absolutely clear"

Read what local councillors have said about the controversial #Helensburgh waterfront proposals: www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2472966...
Aerial image of protesting crowds at waterfront with headline overtop
November 18, 2024 at 11:36 AM
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BREAKING: Campaigners fighting to stop a supermarket being built on Helensburgh's waterfront have launched a bid to take the council to court.

www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2472544...
Aerial photo of empty plot of waterfront land surrounded by a line of people protesting
November 14, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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Helensburgh shoplifter praised for 'positive changes' in his life

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External view of Dumbarton Sheriff Court
November 14, 2024 at 9:41 AM
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BREAKING: Duchess Wood sale closing date sees bids to buy woodland

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Aerial photo of woodland and sports pitch owned by Luss Estates
November 13, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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A tug tragedy which claimed the lives of two men in the Clyde occurred because several protocols that were meant to keep those onboard the vessel safe broke down, marine investigators have said.
www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2472046...
Rescuers around a capsized tug boat
November 13, 2024 at 11:11 AM
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Good morning world! For our first post, check out this stunning image from Ronald Barbosa Blanes to our Camera Club looking from Duchess Wood to Hill House. ❤
November 13, 2024 at 9:37 AM