Walkers have been urged to use caution if taking to the hills during the current cold weather

Cove and Kilcreggan Literary Society’s programme of talks will resume on Monday

In the latest of our monthly features written by antiques expert and television presenter Roo Irvine, she looks ahead to the new year and celebrates Art Deco

The trust has suffered a dramatic drop in revenue since the building was closed by storm damage nearly a year ago

The Edinburgh auction earlier this month saw sales totalling £1.66m

The new chair of the local area committee said: “I am only too aware that many bridges need to be built between the council and the community in Helensburgh and Lomond”

Kathryn Bennet and Dr Bob Sharp have been included in the King’s New Year’s Honours list

Already forced to cut jobs and bailed out by the council after Helensburgh’s leisure centre closed, the trust could face a funding cut of 15% - or even more – putting libraries at risk again

The Helensburgh lifeboat was called t]out twice in three days, including just after midnight on Boxing Day

It's the second time in a week that a bin lorry in the Helensburgh area has broken down

Merry Christmas from the Lochside Press A merry Christmas to all our readers, subscribers and advertisers – thank you for your support in 2025. This view of Loch Long in 2009 seems unlikely to be repeated on December 25, with the Met Office currently predicting a sunnt and dry day, with…

A Christmas Eve announcement from the council said that ‘the reopening timeline may extend beyond earlier expectations’ – and 70 parking spaces will be lost next month

All the latest planning applications in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

‘The Christmas stockings allow us all to share a flavour of the magic of Christmas’

‘Deeply disappointing’ that plans to save money are set to be dropped

All proceeds will go to CHAS – the band have already raised £35,00 for the charity from donations at their gigs

There will be no bin collections on public holidays, with council staff working Saturdays and Sundays

Argyll and Bute has the highest proportion of people over 65 anywhere in Scotland

Voyage The Abba Tribute will take to the stage in the burgh hall’s first big fundraising event of the year

One councillor said the idea - for sites including Rosneath, Rhu and Cardross - ‘sounded like a good excuse for the council not to cut grass’ and would not help bees

All the latest planning applications in the Helensburgh and Lomond area

Argyll and Bute has been criticised for ‘faffing about’ in reducing speed limits across the area, but this week the authority said consultations were needed first - and the timescale is still unclear

Work to install a new bridge at Bowling means there will be no trains at Helensburgh Central or on the West Highland Line between Christmas and Hogmanay

Officials say the cost of using newspapers is ‘challenging’ but changes would need to be made by the Scottish Government

The pier has been closed to mariners since 2018, but it is hoped that negotiations on its ownership will be concluded soon

The light cruiser sank after hitting mines in the Mediterranean 84 years ago

Award-winning Helensburgh-based jewellery designer Caitlin Hegney will show people of all ages

The Oakbank Community Inn s set to reopen – owned by the whole community

Plans were initially refused on road safety grounds but highways officials have now withdrawn their objection

Jean, who lived in Shandon, will be badly missed after serving the area for many years

All the latest planning applications in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

The Helensburgh charity is now taking a brief break before activities start again in the new year

The 16,400 run is expected to take more than two years to complete

Officers served a festive meal to junior rates as part of an age-old naval tradition

The area’s MSP has thanked posties for all of their hard work during the festive season

The populations of Helensburgh and Cardross could increase enormously – based on the council’s figures, the population of the two communities would rise by up to 55% even if only two people live in each new property - so shouldn’t time be made for a proper discussion?

Figures showing that violence had doubled in four years were labelled ‘pretty grim’

Councillors were divided on whether the spending was justified

The fridge was washed ashore during high winds – leaving ecologists with the headache of how to dispose of it

Officials say £10m a year must be spent to keep roads in Argyll and Bute in their current condition – but less than £4m is allocated

Jessica won MSP’s Christmas card contest Talented young pupils from throughout the area showcased their artistic skills in MSP Jackie Baillie’s Christmas card competition. The annual festive event attracted entries from primary seven pupils at 18 schools throughout Dumbarton, Alexandria,…

All the latest planning applications in the Helensburgh and Lomond area

The sharp increase has led to renewed advice on how to stay safe and seek further help if you need it

The single-track Old Military Road will be used this weekend, though timings have not yet been confirmed

Runners tacked a course round the naval base despite grim weather

Police have been asked to ‘educate’ motorists on the risk of undertaking on a dual carriageway

Spectacular lights will be in time with festive music – despite damage caused by Storm Bram

Councils say they want to find out what support families in the area need

There are currently six electric vehicle chargers in the Helensburgh and Lomond area, with another ten planned

NHS Highland says that flu cases are rising in Argyll and Bute