6+ hour, 50+ min ago  (690+ words) The whole algorithm thing, I get. If there is something of interest and you fire it into a search engine and then browse the results, your timeline will immediately be inundated with examples of similar things. Anyway, being an avowed…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (546+ words) ARGYLL and Bute's chief health and social care officer has pledged to prioritise person-centred care as part of a strategy for the future. But Evan Beswick has also stressed the importance of partnership in helping residents to live the lives…...

8+ hour, 42+ min ago  (160+ words) FRIENDS of Geilston are organising a beginners' art workshop at the Cardross garden. The Pathways to Painting event, led by Julia Gurney, will take place between 10am and 3pm on Tuesday, June 2. The experienced teacher will start the day with a demonstration…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (704+ words) PUPILS from Lomond School in Helensburgh competed in the gruelling Scottish Islands Peaks Race for the second year in a row. The independent school on Stafford Street entered the race for the first time last year after a 12 year absence....

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (491+ words) IN her new column, Gillian Izatt, of Helensburgh charity New Way, discusses the differences in terms related to addiction. When people talk about substance use, terms such as "dependence, "harmful use and "addiction are often used interchangeably. However, they mean…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (318+ words) THE team at Helensburgh's community mental health hub are launching a new event in a bid to bring people together. Jean's Bothy has announced its upcoming Mindful Meal event, taking place in Helensburgh on Saturday, May 30. The community gathering will…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (219+ words) From beginners looking for guidance with the basics to the more experienced, there will be plenty of one-to-one instruction and help. This spring workshop, which will run from 2-4pm on Saturday, May 23, will concentrate on the walled garden and greenhouse area,…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (370+ words) ARGYLL and Bute's chief health and social care officer has pledged to seek an "early" meeting with the new Scottish Government secretary on services in the area. Evan Beswick has also welcomed the reduction in delayed discharge numbers, although he…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (220+ words) A NEW GP has been appointed to serve patients across two communities. Dr Turki Alhusaini has taken up the role at Garelochhead and Kilcreggan practices, beginning work earlier this year to support patient care in both areas. He said: "I…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (96+ words) A WOMAN was held in custody for allegedly assaulting a police officer in Helensburgh. The incident took place near to Sinclair Street at around 9. 50pm on May 12. The 36-year-old was arrested by officers for reportedly acting in a threatening and abusive…...