Helensburgh Advertiser

Author Robin Bird from Merseyside will visit Helensburgh and Rhu on Tuesday to complete an untold story from World War 11 - the exploits of the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment which was based in Helensburgh...

STRANDED in no-man's land, and at the mercy of a Russian bureaucrat, the intrepid crew of an old fire engine heading from Helensburgh to Mongolia have been languishing in 42 degree temperatures between Russia and Ukraine for six days...

In this week's Advertiser - on sale now: Petrol pump boycott?; Man treating driveway caused "gas leak" alarm; Campers leave "bomb site" in Glen; Vandals destroy kids' fun in Rosneath; A spread of photos from Arrochar and Tarbet Gala Day and a chance to win tickets for t...he Homes Show ...

HUNDREDS of runners took to the streets of Helensburgh to take part in the half marathon, with Garscube Harriers coming out on top on the day. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403569-over-300-in-helensburgh-half-marathon/

JULY 24 saw Helensburgh AACs stalwarts and newcomers converge on the Isle of Arran for the round Arran road relay. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403568-relay-top-form-for-athletes/

A MYSTERY source of pollution which turned a section of the Gareloch murky brown is confusing residents. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/403012-loch-pollution-mystery/

A GATHERING of the fans took place at Cove Park on Saturday as the artists retreat opened its doors to the public. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/403011-park-success-celebrated/

THE second phase to develop Rhu playground is complete thanks to the generosity of the community in its success at raising a staggering £32,000. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/403009-you-are-never-too-old-to-play/

AFTER two years of failed attempts, a pair of ospreys have returned to Loch Lomond and successfully reared three chicks. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/23/402785-ospreys-raise-three-chicks-at-loch-lomond/

GLASGOW Fair Saturday was always synonymous with a visit to Helensburgh by the Waverley ... but not this year. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/23/402788-low-tide-stops-waverley-visit/

THE first female MoD police officer to train women in the Afghan National Police (ANP) has received two national awards for her outstanding work during her deployment to Afghanistan...

A RHU couple are making a desperate bid for help after being pursued by the French tax authorities for more than £20,000. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402483-stump-up-pound20000/

AN 81-year-old man was badly injured, and narrowly escaped death, in a fall at a controversial junction in Rosneath on Saturday. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402482-bill-81-injured-atproblem-junction/

HELENSBURGHS historic Hill House is another step closer to being as valued as the Taj Mahal and Statue of Liberty. http://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402481-helensburghs-taj-mahal/