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Action to cut down on disruptive train horns at Cardross level crossings
Argyll & Bute
At a packed community meeting organised by Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie, Network Rail confirmed that miniature stop lights will be installed at two out of three crossings in the village with the exception of Bainfield Crossing.
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Shandon sailor Anna Burnet selected for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Helensburgh
Anna and partner John Gimson memorably won silver at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, front a group of 10 sailors announced at London’s St Pancras International Station last week.
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Scotland's best beauty spots to embrace 'quiet life' amid stunning walks and beaches
Discover Scotland
VisitScotland has revealed the best ways to embrace the new quiet life trend — which is all about dedicating time to yourself away from technology — from hikes to stargazing.
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Luss boxer Hannah Rankin has World Title in sights ahead of Ema Kozin bout
West Dunbartonshire Sport
Hannah will take on Slovenian Ema Kozin on November 18 in Manchester, live on TNT Sports, for the vacant WBC Super Welterweight Championship.
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Clean-up underway to remove 9,500 tonnes of debris from Scots road following heavy rainfall
Bad Weather
The mud and debris flooded the area causing major disruptions for motorists.
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Scotland flooding chaos continues as trains cancelled and landslides force road closures
Bad Weather
Rail services have been temporarily axed with road closures in place and a festival cancelled following the extreme weather at the weekend.
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Scots artist 'found dead in France on Rugby World Cup holiday' as tributes paid
Holidays
Stuart Herd was described as "great man" and a "true scot" by heartbroken pals following his sudden death.
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Mountain rescue join search for missing Scots pensioner last seen almost a week ago
Missing people
Teams from Arrochar Mountain Rescue were pictured searching the area through the night in hopes to find the missing 76-year-old hiker.
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Scots pensioner missing for three days sparks urgent police search
Missing people
Stuart Brown, 76, is a keen walker and hasn't been seen since Wednesday, September 27, morning.
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Staff at Scotland's only gold mine put on unpaid leave amid firm's financial difficulties
Argyll & Bute
Around 80 employees at Scotgold were told they were being put on unpaid leave imminently.
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Loch Lomondside A82 upgrade plans 'lack ambition' say campaigners
Loch Lomond
The Helensburgh and District Access Trust (HADAT) launched a petition last year, which called on the Scottish Government to reconsider its process for selecting the preferred option for the planned upgrade of the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan.
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Concern as crime rate in Argyll and West Dunbartonshire spikes by 18 percent
West Dunbartonshire News
Police in the local area recorded 5579 crimes in the year ending June 2023, a rise of almost a fifth on the year ending June 2022 when 4734 were recorded.
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Former SNP Westminster chief whip Brendan O'Hara faces challenge for seat
SNP
Brendan O'Hara, who recently became the party's foreign affairs spokesperson, will have to see off Helensburgh councillor Math Campbell-Sturgess to be successful.
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The Scottish island sea view cottage with hot tub you can stay in at a discount
Holiday cottages and villas
Scots all over the country will be looking to book an autumn getaway, and one seaview cottage with a hot tub on a gorgeous island can be booked for a bargain price.
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Helensburgh primary school and fire station identified as having RAAC concrete
Helensburgh
Argyll and Bute Council last week confirmed that John Logie Baird Primary on Winston Road has sections containing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), which has forced more than 100 schools across England to close.
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Drink-driver who killed cyclist Tony Parsons to be sentenced alongside twin who helped bury him
Courts
Alexander McKellar, 31, hit and killed the 63-year-old grandad before later burying the body with the help of his twin, Robert.
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A83 solution 'the worst of all outcomes' says Loch Lomond conservation group
Argyll & Bute
Friends of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs have formally objected to £470million plans to install a debris shelter on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful, listing 26 reasons why they believe that it isn’t suitable.
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Shocking images of salmon farming waste spewing into remote Scots river spark probe
Environment
EXCLUSIVE: Waste pumped into Kinglas Water in Argyll, which serves the iconic Loch Fyne, includes manky brown water and sludge from fish feed.
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Most 'picturesque' Scottish public gardens to visit this summer revealed
Gardens and flowers
The "most picturesque" public gardens across Scotland have been revealed according to new research, with beautiful green spaces in Edinburgh and Wester Ross among those included.
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Hen do revellers 'flee' Scots beauty spot after spotting haunting face in photograph
Ghosts
The women were celebrating a pal's upcoming wedding on a remote estate in Argyll and Bute but were left horrified after snapping a burst of pictures just seconds apart.
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First picture of man who died in horror motorbike crash on Scots rural road
Argyll & Bute
Donald Outerson, 67, tragically died after crashing his motorbike on the A85 between Dalmally and Tyndrum on Friday, July 21.
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Man dies after horror motorbike crash on Scots road as police appeal for witnesses
Car crashes
The 67-year-old, who was riding a grey Kawasaki ZR1000 motorcycle, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene on the A85 short time later.
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More Wimbledon joy for Helensburgh tennis hero Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett
West Dunbartonshire Sport
Vale-born Reid and partner Alfie Hewett enjoyed another memorable weekend at the All England Club, as the top seeds earned their fifth men’s wheelchair doubles title together and celebrated their 18th Grand Slam title.
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"Volunteering with Arrochar Mountain Rescue helped shape me" says volunteer Alistair
West Dunbartonshire Lifestyle
The Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team consists of 30 volunteers who are available for 365 days a year and are trained for search and rescue operations in the area.
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