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Helensburgh Community Council to trial slug lanes

September 24, 2022September 25, 2022Joan L Baird

A think-tank embedded within Helensburgh Community Council has recommended that “slug lanes” are the way forward during the autumn slug surge. Dedicated slug lanes have been created on the footpath that runs up the east side of Sinclair Street. A council spokesperson told us that the lanes will facilitate safe passage of slugs in both […]

Seagull distancing rules to remain in place as lockdown eases

June 6, 2020June 6, 2020Joan L Baird

Argyll & Bute Council have recommended that seagulls should continue to remain 2 metres apart despite the phased easing of lockdown elsewhere in Scotland. In a statement published online, Councillor Ellen Morton confirmed that despite the continuing fine weather it was more important than ever for seagulls to remain disciplined. “I know it’s been a […]

An area of tree stumps above Highlandman's way

Chances of Amazonian style fires cut significantly

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019Joan L Baird

Residents assured that raging forest fires of the kind currently razing areas of the Amazon are unlikely now that all the trees have been chopped down.