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Second phase of £23m plans to regenerate Helensburgh's waterfront officially opens

The works include new terraced steps and a seating area, increased accessibility to the town’s pier and a new feature seating area and footpath beside Clyde Street.

Daily Record

US Nicholas Rossi prosecutor says case led him to buy £1million Scots castle

Former Utah county attorney David Leavitt is the new owner of Knockderry Castle in Helensburgh, Argyll, after leaving his role amid controversy surrounding the Rossi case.

Daily Record

Scottish youngsters go viral after Six Nations photo shared online

A GROUP of rugby-mad youngsters from Helensburgh have gone viral after a photo of them at the under-20 Six Nations was shared online.

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Grandson of John Logie Baird visits Helensburgh, as preparations to mark 100 years of TV stepped up

Iain Logie Baird, who was brought up in Canada but now lives in Yorkshire, visited his grandfather’s hometown as part of a project celebrating the invention of the television.

Daily Record

Waterfront site of Helensburgh’s former swimming pool has gone up for sale

Helensburgh's former waterfront swimming pool site has gone up for sale with bids being invited for the 138 acre site.

Daily Record

Renton's Gayle Telfer-Stevens to star in BBC Hogmanay show

The actress will appear in the show Queen of the New Year on BBC One Scotland at 11pm written by Helensburgh resident and Burnistoun-known Robert Florence and directed by Still Game star Greg Hemphill.

Daily Record

Mystery of disappearing Helensburgh road signs has been solved

Earlier this month we reported how confusion reigned over the removal of signs welcoming visitors to Helensburgh – with council chiefs unaware of their staff having done so.

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Signs welcoming visitors to Helensburgh removed with council chiefs unaware why

Council chiefs are unaware of their staff removing signs welcoming visitors to Helensburgh, with the town's community council also denying the maroon signage.

Daily Record

Newly-launched choirs in Dumbarton and Helensburgh are improving members’ mental health

After moving back to Scotland, Kate Pink, has brought the Lucy's Pop Choir franchise to West Dunbartonshire with choirs in Helensburgh and Dumbarton.

Daily Record

Urgent appeal launched to trace missing woman last seen in Helensburgh

Jennifer Aird, from Warwickshire, was last seen on Sinclair Street at around 5pm on Sunday

Daily Record

Jilted Scots husband scalded wife with hot tea and choked her after discovering affair

Garry O'Donnell, 37, of Helensburgh, launched a violent attack on his wife at their former home in East Kilbride when he found out his wife has been having an affair.

Daily Record

Two times Olympic swimmer Ross Murdoch helps to officially open new Helensburgh Leisure Centre

Ross Murdoch returns to Helensburgh, to the town in which he competed in his first swimming gala, to officially open the place's new Leisure Centre.

Daily Record

Royal Navy and MoD Police helping crack down on Helensburgh disorder

Officers are also increasing opportunities to work with care experienced young people in the area, with a youth engagement officer now dedicated to Helensburgh and Lomond.

Daily Record

Looking back at the Queen's visits to West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh through the years

Her Majesty first visited the region on April 16, 1953 – six weeks before her Coronation.

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Helensburgh has been left to "decay" claims Community Council chief

Norman Muir highlighted what he felt were problems with litter bins, street lighting and cleanliness in the town.

Daily Record

Work on Helensburgh’s new state-of-the-art £22m leisure centre has been completed

The new development in West Clyde Street, was originally due to open in April 2020 – but had been hit by delays and disagreements over its design.

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Man found guilty of killing woman by pushing her off pier in Scotland

Jacob Foster reportedly told police it was ‘a bit of fun’ after pushing Charmaine O’Donnell from Helensburgh Pier

Daily Record

Man found guilty of killing stranger by pushing her off Scots pier 'for a bit of fun'

Charmaine O'Donnell, 25, drowned after Jacob Foster, 29. shoved her off Helensburgh Pier on April 23, 2021.

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Helensburgh pier death killer guilty of shoving stranger to her death for 'bit of fun'

Jacob Foster has been found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow today of causing the death of Charmaine O'Donnell when he pushed her into the water as she enjoyed a day out with a pal.

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Charmaine O’Donnell jury told ‘overwhelming evidence’ man pushed her in Helensburgh pier death

Jacob Foster accepts that he 'caused' 25-year-old Charmaine from Glasgow to fall into the sea but denies any form of assault. He told police at the scene that he pushed her as a 'bit of fun'.

Daily Record

Man accused of murdering stranger by throwing her off Scots pier said he was 'going away for a long time'

Jacob Foster, 29, allegedly killed Charmaine O'Donnell in Helensburgh on April 23, 2021.

Daily Record

Helensburgh campaigner demands more restrictions on fireworks after bill passed in Scottish Parliament

Jane Kerr, 51, fears the new Bill, which will create a licensing scheme and limit the number of days when fireworks can be sold, will encourage some to stockpile them.

Daily Record

Ambitious Renton teen secures apprenticeship after online job appeal

Louis Kelly now has a full-time apprenticeship with Helensburgh firm Scottish Window Solutions.

Daily Record

Helensburgh mum is overwhelmed from joy daughter's viral video has brought to people

Lucy was doing a traditional Scottish sword dance when she, unfortunately, took a tumble during her routine, but to the delight of onlookers, Lucy got up and continued her performance.

Daily Record

Helensburgh Hermitage Park vandalised causing residents to drive to Dumbarton Levengrove Park

Damage includes the poppers in the witches hat roundabout bursting, the grip covers on the swing roundabout that protect children’s hands are hanging off, the trampoline has a hole in it, and the sandpit lining is exposed.

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