The Lochside Press

The bell dates back to 1900 and was originally used on a ship before being donated to the local community - now it will be on display in Cove Community Library wp.me/p8db2r-bQA

The project follows news that nuclear-powered Royal Navy submarines could use the jetty at Glen Mallan for the first time wp.me/p8db2r-bG4

Farewell old friend x

A new report lists the Victoria Halls could close as Liveargyll faces a 15% finding cut – and Helensburgh’s library could be moved again, this time into the town’s leisure centre wp.me/p8db2r-byQ

@ScotRail Any update please? There are a lot of people stranded at Dalmuir

ℹ️UPDATE: We have requested Rail Replacement Transport at Dalmuir, Helensburgh and Balloch. These are not confirmed as yet. Please use our journey planner for these updates. journeycheck.com/scotrail/

⚠️NEW: @NetworkRailSCOT have advised us of a signalling fault between Dumbarton East and Dumbarton Central. Due to this we are currently unable to run trains from Dumbarton East towards Balloch/Helensburgh, Oban and Mallaig in that direction. @NetworkRailSCOT staff are enroute to fault fix. Please use our app/website for journey information during this time. 📲

The First Sea Lord said 'drastic improvements' were needed and saw temporary facilities being set up at Faslane after concerns that @RoyalNavy subs carrying Trident missiles were out on patrol for up to six months wp.me/p8db2r-bpN

Merry Christmas from Argyll & Bute Council - a Christmas Eve announcement from the council said ‘the reopening timeline may extend beyond earlier expectations’ – and 70 parking spaces will be lost next month wp.me/p8db2r-bhl

@FOIScotland @mySociety One in ten people? So 500,000+ people in Scotland have submitted an FOI request? Or is that the total number of requests, while most people who have submitted one have submitted several?

#HolyroodFOI Recap: Dr Ben Worthy’s research shows local government receives the most FOI requests, while @MySociety research shows that 1 in 10 people have submitted one. He noted that FOI boosts accountability - and can also act as a deterrent against improper behaviour.

The Herald is this week joining forces with nine hyperlocal Scottish news titles - through the @scottishbeacon journalism network - to look at the impact the transition to green energy is having on communities. Here, Sarah Ade, freelance journalist and editor of @GlenkensGazette, looks at the village of Carsphairn in Dumfries and Galloway, and the impact net-zero ambitions are having there 👇

Coming soon to a doorstep near you...

Paddle-boarder surprised by dolphins a couple of days ago! Posted it on fb page Clyde Cetacean Sightings but I don’t think the guy has seen it. #dolphins #dolphinandwhalewatch #clydecetaceansightings #firthofclyde #scotland #wildlife #paddleboarding

Dolphins and the PS Waverley Greenock Espanade Saturday, 16th August 2025. [copyright protected]

To mark #internationalcatday , here are Immy and Lossie, chief purr-roof readers for the Lochside Press, always looking to bag a story! They were mewly-appointed last year after travelling north from Sunderland.

MSPs @Ross_Greer and @jackiebmsp say an oil leak discovered 18 months ago in Glen Fruin must be cleared up as quickly as possible and action should be taken against Petroineos #ThePowerShift wp.me/p8db2r-an9

PS Waverley at Kilcreggan Pier yesterday afternoon @PS_Waverley #photography #canon #canonuk #scotland #canonphotography #shipping

Objectors are sending leaflets to thousands of homes and have called a public meeting in the latest battle over wind turbines near Scotland's first national park #ThePowerShift wp.me/p8db2r-amf

.@PS_Waverley will be welcomed by traditional music and dancers on the pier when she steams in tomorrow to mark the 170th anniversary of Blairmore Pier wp.me/p8db2r-alX

In the latest of our monthly features written by antiques expert and television presenter @RooIrvine , she looks at her intense love for Georgian glass wp.me/p8db2r-agy

All aboard the Cat Cab!!! 💜 I'll be chatting with my friends @lomondradio tomorrow on their Drivetime show to talk about the @CatsProtection Cat Cab day in Glasgow this Sunday 6th July 🦁 Join me, my CP family, a singing driver, a karaoke booth & the chance to vote for a special cat indeed! We just need YOU in all your purrfection! Glasgow we're coming for you so come meet us!🐯🦁🐯 Timings & locations here- cats.org.uk/support-us/eve… More details on tomorrow's Drivetime show. I'll be on between 5.30pm & 6pm AND I'll be requesting a Cat-themed song... if you guess it right, I'll give you a shout out on the show! Ask your Smart Speaker for @lomondradio! Meowww! 💜💜💜

.@ScotGovFM @JohnSwinney visited @HermitageAcad in Helensburgh to congratulate staff and pupils wp.me/p8db2r-adn