http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/helensburghandlomond/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:29:39 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 4 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/ha_logo_500x75.png http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/helensburghandlomond/ PARKLANDS School in Helensburgh has received a "much improved" report from HM Inspector of Education. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/401930-helensburgh-school-much-improved/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/401930-helensburgh-school-much-improved/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:19:56 +0100 News Vital aid continues to be delivered to the survivors of the Haiti earthquake thanks in part to the generous response of the people of Helensburgh. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/27/400823-helensburghs-pound7200-for-haiti/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/27/400823-helensburghs-pound7200-for-haiti/ Thu, 27 May 2010 12:40:21 +0100 News FABULOUS! That was how news of a very special royal visit was greeted this week. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/27/400801-royal-date-for-villages/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/27/400801-royal-date-for-villages/ Thu, 27 May 2010 11:24:41 +0100 News Clyde Whiskies had good reason to celebrate on Saturday. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/13/400328-glasses-raised-to-whisky-shops-success/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/13/400328-glasses-raised-to-whisky-shops-success/ Thu, 13 May 2010 11:06:25 +0100 News HELENSBURGH and Lomond Chamber of Commerce made an historic move this week ... literally. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/13/400324-chambers-new-office-is-a-good-move-for-business/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/13/400324-chambers-new-office-is-a-good-move-for-business/ Thu, 13 May 2010 10:58:53 +0100 News A TERRIFYING fall on Helensburgh seafront has left a Burgh woman shaken and frightened to go out on her own. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/13/400318-oap-afraid-to-go-out-after-fall-in-helensburgh/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/13/400318-oap-afraid-to-go-out-after-fall-in-helensburgh/ Thu, 13 May 2010 10:35:46 +0100 News AN eight-year-old Helensburgh boy playing at the pier with his big sister joined her in throwing a bottle into the water with a message in it. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/06/400061-amazing-journey-of-message-in-a-bottle/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/06/400061-amazing-journey-of-message-in-a-bottle/ Thu, 06 May 2010 11:50:18 +0100 News THE proposed plan for the development of Helensburgh's town centre was this week unveiled to the public for the first time. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/06/400058-is-this-helensburgh-of-the-future/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/06/400058-is-this-helensburgh-of-the-future/ Thu, 06 May 2010 11:45:33 +0100 News HELENSBURGH'S parks are not fit for purpose - and a damning report on the state of play has been made public. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/06/400048-helensburgh-playparks-disgrace/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/06/400048-helensburgh-playparks-disgrace/ Thu, 06 May 2010 11:30:11 +0100 News AN inspirational woman from Helensburgh has had her fund-raising efforts recognised by Breakthrough Breast Cancer Scotland. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/06/400045-honour-for-brave-helensburgh-woman/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/06/400045-honour-for-brave-helensburgh-woman/ Thu, 06 May 2010 11:23:43 +0100 News An Australian couple who regularly keep in contact with Luss Parish Church's Sunday morning service through the Internet from their home in Cooma, New South Wales, have had a real life experience of worshipping with the congregation. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/04/399879-australians-pilgrimage-to-luss-church/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/04/399879-australians-pilgrimage-to-luss-church/ Tue, 04 May 2010 10:59:03 +0100 News VOTING for the first time is a big responsibility, but one Helensburgh lass who qualifies for to vote on Thursday, her 18th birthday, has made her mind up already. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/04/399877-murdo-macleod-backs-tory-candidate/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/04/399877-murdo-macleod-backs-tory-candidate/ Tue, 04 May 2010 10:44:22 +0100 News A HELENSBURGH child-minder would like to see a derelict Burgh site become a wildlife park where local children would be able to learn about the natural world in safety. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/399786-derelict-site-in-helensburgh-could-be-nature-reserve/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/399786-derelict-site-in-helensburgh-could-be-nature-reserve/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:08:48 +0100 News THE Dorian Choir have commissioned a new piece of music based on a book compiled by a Helensburgh mother after the loss of her son. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/399785-helensburghs-dorian-choir-to-perform-new-piece-of-music/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/399785-helensburghs-dorian-choir-to-perform-new-piece-of-music/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:04:36 +0100 News AN amazing 140 kgs of litter has been collected from Lochgoilhead and Castle Carrick beaches. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/399784-beachclean-at-beauty-spots/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/399784-beachclean-at-beauty-spots/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:01:23 +0100 News PLANS are well under way for this year's Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games which are sure to provide heaps of fun for all of the family. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/15/399281-stage-set-for-clash-of-the-highland-heavies/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/15/399281-stage-set-for-clash-of-the-highland-heavies/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:40:50 +0100 News Luss Parish Church, already steeped in the history of its 1,500th anniversary year, is preparing for the historic visit of the moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/15/399280-historic-weekend-for-luss-church/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/15/399280-historic-weekend-for-luss-church/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:20:35 +0100 News THOUGHTLESS campers have embarked on a wrecking spree on Loch Long-side, leaving litter, tents and even excrement behind. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/15/399277-fury-over-lochside-campers-wrecking-spree/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/15/399277-fury-over-lochside-campers-wrecking-spree/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:12:37 +0100 News SIXTY friends and colleagues came together to send off Victoria Hall hall-keeper John Niven on a long and happy retirement. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/08/399045-helensburgh-hallkeeper-retires/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/08/399045-helensburgh-hallkeeper-retires/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:15:56 +0100 News Liberal Democrat Alan Reid will be hoping to retain his Argyll and Bute seat. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/08/399044-election-2010-argyll-and-butes-candidates-so-far---/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/08/399044-election-2010-argyll-and-butes-candidates-so-far---/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:13:23 +0100 News CHURCH ministers from across Scotland joined protesters at the Easter Saturday blockade of Faslane Naval Base. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/08/399031-clergymen-join-faslane-peace-protest/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/08/399031-clergymen-join-faslane-peace-protest/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:37:21 +0100 News Helensburgh and the Trident issue will be at the epicentre of national election debate. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/08/399027-helensburgh-and-trident-will-be-election-epicentre/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/08/399027-helensburgh-and-trident-will-be-election-epicentre/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:31:24 +0100 News A HELENSBURGH man who suffers from a potentially life-threatening condition is calling for EVERYONE to be tested in a bid to save thousands of lives each year. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/01/398764-simple-blood-test-that-could-save-lives/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/01/398764-simple-blood-test-that-could-save-lives/ Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:16:25 +0100 News A TRANSPORT body has refused to make changes that would bring increased ferry visits to Helensburgh - because it would mean reducing calls to Kilcreggan. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/01/398748-helensburgh-ferry-bid-rejected/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/01/398748-helensburgh-ferry-bid-rejected/ Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:48:06 +0100 News A LOMOND school pupil has won a place at one of the most respected universities in the world. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/18/398272-harvard-beckons-for-burgh-pupil/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/18/398272-harvard-beckons-for-burgh-pupil/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:30:41 +0000 News