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Helensburgh star student lands top award

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A HELENSBURGH student beat off competition from across the UK to land a top business award this week.

Pole exercise classes hit Helensburgh

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

FITNESS fanatics are aiming to get women in shape in Helensburgh – by driving them up the pole!

Former Helensburgh girl takes on gruelling 650km cycle

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A FORMER Helensburgh girl is embarking on a 650km charity bike ride – even though she’s not cycled in nearly 10 years.

Faslane submarine captain given special award

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A FASLANE captain is to receive a special award following his efforts on HMS Vanguard – the submarine which collided with a French sub in the Atlantic in February.

C-Diff ‘complacency’ is slammed by Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

SUPERBUG C-Diff was the underlying cause of 10 deaths at the Vale of Leven Hospital last year.

Helensburgh's Wilkies store hosts charity event

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A FASHION show organised by a Helensburgh clothing store has raised more than £1100 for a children’s charity.

Cardross bricklayer through to last 50 on X Factor

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Cardross man Bobby Shaw thought he had put his microphone down for good 20 years ago when he developed nodules on his vocal cord.

Peaceful protest at Faslane and Coulport bases

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ANTI-NUCLEAR campaigners staged a series of protests at Faslane and Coulport bases last week.

Vote against nuclear weapons at Faslane

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

MORE than 60 per cent of Scots want nuclear weapons removed from Faslane.

Vale of Leven Hospital patients to be screened for MRSA

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

EVERY patient being admitted to Vale of Leven Hospital for an operation will be screened for MRSA.

Helensburgh councillor calls for caution over pool cash

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A HELENSBURGH councillor has hit out at suggestions the town has a “dream pool on the way” and insisted the council still hasn’t secured funding.

Helensburgh drink driver caught as he went to pick up his fiancee

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A BOOZED-UP man drove to pick up his stranded fiancee and got stopped by cops on the way.

Fears over future of Vale of Leven Hospital's maternity unit

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

PLANS to cut hours at the Vale of Leven Hospital’s maternity unit were this week blasted as the start of the slippery slope towards axing more services.

Helensburgh thug grabbed cop by the throat

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A THUG grabbed a uniformed cop by the throat – then claimed he didn’t realise he was a police officer.

Jackie Baillie: 'More affordable homes needed in West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

MORE affordable housing is needed to sustain communities in West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh.

Vale of Leven Hospital's maternity unit launches new website

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

EXPECTANT mums can meet their midwives and get a tour around Vale of Leven Hospital’s Community Maternity Unit without leaving their home.

Masterplan for Vale of Leven Hospital future

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

PREPARATIONS are underway to implement new services at the Vale of Leven Hospital.

Helensburgh banned driver sped along roads in the wrong direction

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A DANGEROUS driver who sped along busy streets in the wrong direction has been banned from the roads.

Helensburgh and Lomond cycling project up for award

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

AN innovative project aimed at making cycling theory fun for children in Helensburgh and Lomond has been shortlisted for a national award.

Dumbarton Library legacy is a fine tribute to gifted writer

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE legacy of one of West Dunbartonshire’s most prolific writers will live on among the books he loved.