Helensburgh Advertiser

2 days ago | helensburghadvertiser.co.uk | Tristan Stewart-Robertson

French Open: Gordon Reid through to another Grand Slam final (Image: LTA Tennis) HELENSBURGH tennis great Gordon Reid has been knocked out of the singles tournament at the French Open. Reid lost 6-2, 6-4 to his long-time doubles partner, Alfie Hewett in the quarter finals at Roland Garros on Thursday. But the pair - who are seeded first in the doubles - won their quarter-final and advanced to the semis where they faced Japan's Takuya Miki and Casey Ratzlaff from the US.

2 days ago | helensburghadvertiser.co.uk | Tristan Stewart-Robertson

Saturday, June 7 will see the annual celebration of Scottish culture, sport and dance for all ages at Helensburgh Rugby Club. Events include Highland dancing, heavy athletics such as the caber toss and hammer throw, shot put, and the Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band. Athletics events feature 90, 200, 800, and 1,600-metre races. There is also a 7.7km hill race and relay race. There are races for both children and adults.

2 days ago | helensburghadvertiser.co.uk | Tristan Stewart-Robertson

Dean Barr fled to Australia (Image: Social media) A FORMER Helensburgh teacher secured a job at a school in Australia despite being probed over alleged inappropriate behaviour towards pupils in Scotland. Dean Barr was employed at Hermitage Academy before leaving in 2023 and taking on a role at Halls Head College, near Perth in Western Australia.

2 days ago | helensburghadvertiser.co.uk | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.

2 days ago | helensburghadvertiser.co.uk | Claire Lindsay

The event, which will take place on June 21, will see Celtic and Rangers fans go head-to-head in a bid to raise money for three charities. The match will take place at Helensburgh Cricket and Rugby Club, with kick-off at 12.30pm. There will be 42 local players taking part, all of whom are friends and family from the Helensburgh area. The event will raise money for Helensburgh and Lomond Foodbank, Simba, which supports families after the loss of a baby, and Scottish Action for Mental Health.