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Crime has changed - and so has police resources, hears meeting
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (409+ words) A HELENSBURGH inspector has told a meeting that policing has changed with the demands and resources available, after concerns were aired over dwindling officer numbers in the town. Inspector Bart Simonis spoke with Helensburgh Community Council last week and was…...
Another Petro hat-trick and halfway line goal from debutant seal big Caple win
1+ day, 52+ min ago (227+ words) IT WAS goals galore for Ardencaple Girls Under-14s at the weekend, in their final game before the summer break. The team faced Dumbarton FC at home on Sunday, June 28 after their previously scheduled opposition were unable to attend the league…...
Shutters installed at Helensburgh toilets as council plans to restore charges
1+ day, 52+ min ago (21+ words) Helensburgh Advertiser Plan to reinstate charging at Helensburgh's pier toilets...
Community council urges public response to Helensburgh Waterfront survey
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (536+ words) HELENSBURGH Community Council has urged residents and businesses to take part in the consultation on the future of the town's Waterfront site. Argyll and Bute Council launched the survey, which consists of two questions, this week, seeking opinions on proposals…...
How much each Argyll and Bute councillor claimed in expenses last year
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (583+ words) EXPENSES claimed by councillors in Argyll and Bute decreased by over 15 per cent in the 2025/26 financial year, figures have revealed. The council's annual spreadsheet detailing expenses and salaries has shown that a total of "35, 429 was claimed between April 1, 2025 and March…...
Police campaign reminds drivers to be aware of horse riders
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (257+ words) POLICE were out in Helensburgh to ensure the safety of everyone on the roads with drivers passing horses. Increased reports about the manner of driving and driver behaviour prompted Operation Lose the Blinkers. Police Scotland joined with the British Horse…...
Old Firm charity match hailed as huge success as thousands raised
2+ day, 29+ min ago (601+ words) THERE was a big turnout for an Old Firm supporters' footbll charity event as good causes trumped any historic rivalry. Now in its third year, the event on June 20 at Helensburgh Cricket and Rugby Club featured enthusiastic players and has…...
Moveable sauna proposed for beach site in Argyll and Bute
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (459+ words) PROPOSALS for a moveable sauna on an Argyll and Bute beach are being considered by council officers. Silvia Jost has submitted a proposal for the sauna, which would be on a trailer, on land northeast of Seaview, in Minard. A…...
Inspiring people at Argyll and Bute volunteer awards
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (415+ words) A HOST of inspirational people have been honoured at the Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface (ABTSI) Volunteer of the Year Awards 2026, held on June 26 at Dunoon Burgh Hall. Jane Grimley, of Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team, received the Lifetime Achievement…...
Jury sent out to deliberate in Dublin stabbing trial
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (990+ words) A jury has been told to put emotions "firmly to one side" before being sent out to deliberate in the trial of a man accused of attempting to murder three children in Dublin in 2023. The trial of Riad Bouchaker, 52, of…...