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Over 7000 people attend first Loch Lomond Highland Games since Covid

More than 7000 people flocked to Balloch from as far as Germany and America for the return of the Loch Lomond Highland Games.

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Loch Lomond Highland Games returns this weekend for first time in two years.

This Saturday, the world-famous Loch Lomond Highland Games is back, with more than 350 competitors expected to descend on Balloch for the big day.

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Mum of Alexandria's Ava Gray says water safety changes are daughter's legacy

Lennox Primary pupil Ava lost her life in the River Leven in Balloch in the summer of 2020, with mum Leanne opening up about the heartache she hopes no other parents have to face.

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Kevin Haddow Memorial Cup returns for first time since Covid to raise money for charity

The Kevin Haddow Memorial Cup takes place in his memory annually between Balloch Brigada and Govan Emerald CSC on Saturday to raise money for Men Matter.

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Green MSP to lead Holyrood debate on Flamingo Land's Balloch plans

Ross Greer will lead the debate which will give MSPs from all parties the opportunity to have their say on the proposals.

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Scottish Greens set to re-launch campaign against Balloch Flamingo Land plans

Speaking at First Minister’s Questions last week, Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer said that it would be “unacceptable for one of the most accessible locations on Loch Lomond to be closed off to all but the select few who will pay to stay at this resort.”

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Train gangs lead to police and Scotrail joining forces to crack down on disorder in West Dunbartonshire

High visibility patrols are taking place following a spike in anti-social behaviour.

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Rail staff could boycott Balloch to Glasgow line over safety fears

RMT regional organiser Mick Hogg issued the warning, as he outlined fears that it could only be a matter of time before a member of Scotrail staff is seriously injured or killed as a result of thugs using train services.

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West Dunbartonshire Election 2022: Lomond councillors to ensure safety measures at Balloch Park

Pushing for greater safety at the park will be a key issue fo candidates, after plans for an outdoor swimming pool had to be put on hold due to the cost.

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West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022: Meet the Lomond Candidates

Lomond is a ward that has provided shock results in the past, with the election of Sally Page in 2017 and former council leader Ronnie McColl losing his seat in 2012.

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Beastie triathlons to return to Balloch Park this summer

Organisers Lomond Swimming and Triathlon Club hope the event, which takes place on Saturday July 30, will attract plenty of competitors - as they aim to make it as open and accessible for newcomers to the sport as possible.

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Thousands of Kiltwalkers descend on Balloch as trekkers raise £3m for charities

The kilted heroes made their way through Dumbarton and Alexandria before finishing in Balloch.

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Kiltwalk returns to Balloch this weekend - tell us your reasons for walking

The Kiltwalk returns to Balloch this weekend, with the ever-popular fundraiser taking place for the first time since 2019. After seeing in-person events axed by the pandemic, organisers are expecting a bumper crowd to pull on their walking boots for

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Village near Glasgow named one of the most in-demand Airbnb destinations this Easter

The UK's top 10 trending destinations for Easter have been revealed by Airbnb and two Scottish locations made the list.

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How June Brown helped the war effort by joining Royal Navy in WWII

Eastenders actress June joined up at the tender age of 17 and completed her basic training in Balloch, Scotland before joining the WRENS

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Calls grow for Scottish Government to support Loch Lomond Rescue Boat relocation

MSP Jackie Baillie made the calls, as a Scottish Government minister visited Balloch last week to launch their new water safety action plan.

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Bigger bins set to be installed at West Dunbartonshire beauty spots to cut down on littering

Calls have also been made for park rangers in Balloch, as the good weather saw the area again blighted by anti-social behaviour.

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New design planned to replace dismantled Balloch roundabout sculpture

A 'micro woodland' plan has been revealed which will go out to community consultation.

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Balloch restaurant pays tribute to staff member who tragically died in Spain

Balloch House Hotel said Marie Riley was "much-loved" and a "fantastic friend to many".

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Balloch and Shandon friends compete in 'brutal' Antarctic marathon

They are aiming to conquer marathons in all seven continents and have just one more to go.

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ScotRail push ahead with cuts to ticket office opening times in West Dunbartonshire

Politicians have slammed the move, however ScotRail say that it will allow more staff to be deployed on services - making the railway safer.

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Balloch musician's online open mic nights become worldwide hit

Joe Quinn, who ran open mic nights at Balloch’s Dog House for 15 years, pulls in nearly 3,000 members and a worldwide audience.

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Balloch man launches new business venture with easing of Covid restrictions

Marc McLean had to press the pause button on launching his video production company when the second lockdown hit.

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Loch Lomond Rescue Boat launch £300,000 drive for new base in Balloch

The team say relocating to Balloch from Luss would save more lives.

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Developers hit out at flytippers using Balloch's Woodbank House as "rubbish heap"

Flamingo Land chief Jim Paterson, who is development lead for the Lomond Banks project, says the grounds have been targeted by fly-tippers who have dumped appliances and mattresses there.

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