http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:28:25 +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/ HELENSBURGH is to be the test-bed for a very local lottery - and organisations throughout the area could all be winners through the ground-breaking initiative. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404670-lotto-bonanza-for-helensburgh/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404670-lotto-bonanza-for-helensburgh/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:10:13 +0100 News What's making the news this week http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404663-in-this-weeks-advertiser/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404663-in-this-weeks-advertiser/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:47:22 +0100 News A FUNDRAISING drive has been launched to raise "essential" cash for Helensburgh lifeboat station. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/404114-funding-lifeline-for-helensburgh-rnli/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/404114-funding-lifeline-for-helensburgh-rnli/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:11:34 +0100 News A DETERMINED fashion shop boss is taking on a cancer charity mountain challenge. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/404113-store-boss-in-mountain-challenge/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/404113-store-boss-in-mountain-challenge/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:09:17 +0100 News What's making the headlines in this week's Advertiser http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404066-in-this-weeks-advertiser/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404066-in-this-weeks-advertiser/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:59:49 +0100 News A POPULAR Helensburgh pub has been handed a curfew and had its late night opening hours cut, following complaints over noise. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404063-late-night-opening-restricted-at-helensburgh-pub/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404063-late-night-opening-restricted-at-helensburgh-pub/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:56:34 +0100 News THE car park at Cove Burgh Hall has undergone a complete transformation. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404061-cove-halls-newlook-car-park/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404061-cove-halls-newlook-car-park/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:51:36 +0100 News TWO Helensburgh veterans have been reliving their memories ahead of emotional trips to meet their former comrades. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404059-helensburgh-veterans-wartime-memories/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404059-helensburgh-veterans-wartime-memories/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:41:59 +0100 News A "very good quality of education" and a "clear vision" with inspirational leadership were what HM Inspector of Schools found at Helensburgh's Hermitage Academy. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404056-hermitage-academy-inspection-/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404056-hermitage-academy-inspection-/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:34:24 +0100 News CHRISTMAS may return to the streets of Helensburgh this year. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403814-lets-make-it-a-helensburgh-christmas-cracker/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403814-lets-make-it-a-helensburgh-christmas-cracker/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:54:26 +0100 News Author Robin Bird from Merseyside will visit Helensburgh and Rhu on Tuesday to complete an untold story from World War 11 - the exploits of the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment which was based in Helensburgh. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403811-author-seeks-help-with-wartime-book/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403811-author-seeks-help-with-wartime-book/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:48:13 +0100 News STRANDED in no-man's land, and at the mercy of a Russian bureaucrat, the intrepid crew of an old fire engine heading from Helensburgh to Mongolia have been languishing in 42 degree temperatures between Russia and Ukraine for six days. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403800-mongolia-trip-halted-by-red-tape/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403800-mongolia-trip-halted-by-red-tape/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:29:23 +0100 News A MYSTERIOUS smell of gas — resulting in dozens of emergency services personnel cordoning of streets and bringing areas of Helensburgh to a standstill — was traced to a resident treating his driveway with chemicals. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403762-mystery-of-gas-leak/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403762-mystery-of-gas-leak/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News THE main challenge facing police in Helensburgh is sustaining its excellent crime statistics, says the area’s Chief Superintendent. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403759-crime-rates-drop/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403759-crime-rates-drop/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News In this week's Advertiser - on sale now: My miracle baby saved my life; Fire engine rally team stuck stopped by Russian border official; Couple's 4x4 wedding; Angry scenes at school bus meeting; Children's 'forest school'; New look swimming pool opens http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403570-whats-in-this-weeks-advertiser/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403570-whats-in-this-weeks-advertiser/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A TALENTED teen has had an exciting week being filmed by a TV crew following his success on a national show. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403295-camera-crew-follows-stars/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403295-camera-crew-follows-stars/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News THE second Argyll and Bute Food and Craft Fair was a great success... although the turnout of food producers was 'disappointing'. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403294-food-and-craft-fair-attracts-crowds/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403294-food-and-craft-fair-attracts-crowds/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News THE Craigendoran Community Flat is in danger of closing unless people start using it — even though it does not meet disabled access standards. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403293-use-it-or-lose-it/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403293-use-it-or-lose-it/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A COTTAGE in Luss is a step closer to housing the history of the area's famous Clan Colquhoun. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403292-history-finds-a-home/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403292-history-finds-a-home/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A TEENAGE singer from Helensburgh is through the final of the first national talent competition held by Haven Holidays in 10 years. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403291-singer-proves-she-has-talent/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403291-singer-proves-she-has-talent/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A HORDE of rats is causing concern in Helensburgh's pier car park. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403290-infested/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403290-infested/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News Popular Advertiser photographer, Petra Boyce, was on the other side of the lens on Saturday when she wed her long time sweetheart, Captain Iain Ross. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403289-wedding-bells-for-petra/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403289-wedding-bells-for-petra/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A MYSTERY source of pollution which turned a section of the Gareloch murky brown is confusing residents. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/403012-loch-pollution-mystery/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/403012-loch-pollution-mystery/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A GATHERING of the fans took place at Cove Park on Saturday as the artists' retreat opened its doors to the public. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/403011-park-success-celebrated/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/403011-park-success-celebrated/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News THE second phase to develop Rhu playground is complete — thanks to the generosity of the community in its success at raising a staggering £32,000. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/403009-you-are-never-too-old-to-play/ http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/403009-you-are-never-too-old-to-play/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News