Seagull of the Month: January 2020
This proud ‘gull was spotted sitting atop the Victoria Halls flagpole in early January.
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This proud ‘gull was spotted sitting atop the Victoria Halls flagpole in early January.
Continue ReadingDecades of determined campaigning led by the ‘Adviser’s own George Ramsgate results in a sleek new layer of tarmac on the quiet side-street.
Continue ReadingSoaring high above the revellers at Helensburgh Ale and Gin Festival, this magnificent seagull kept a watchful eye on proceedings at the civic centre.
Continue ReadingA quarter-century before the advent of Netflix or Amazon Prime, the only way to get movies on demand was from a local VHS rental shop. Amongst others, Helensburgh had Azad Video and it was more than just a video shop.
Continue ReadingAs work gathers pace in the bid to create a spaceport in the area, the Helensburgh Aeronautics and Space Administration has added Cardross’ village hall to its shortlist of potential sites for mission control.
Continue ReadingDespite having over 200 years notice that the birthday of Robert Burns is celebrated on the 25th of January each year, Helensburgh’s bars and restaurants are only now racing to secure performers.
Continue ReadingHeavy fog that beset Helensburgh during the festive season has been declared “a wonderful gift” by drivers intent on driving around with their fog lights on all year round.
Continue ReadingBy scrapping free rail travel for children in January 2019, ScotRail may be in breach of strict legislation designed to protect kids from gambling.
Continue ReadingThe seemingly perpetual construction taking place at the head of Craigendoran pier has prompted a local man to contact the Helensburgh Adviser to suggest that the works are not as innocent as first appears.
Continue ReadingDespite the fireworks, the launch of Helensburgh Aeronautics and Space Administration’s first test rocket appeared to go smoothly on Sunday night.
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