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Missing Lanarkshire teen known to frequent Glasgow as police launch appeal

17-year-old Leon Stewart was last seen two days ago and is known to frequent areas in Coatbridge, Glasgow and Balloch, with police asking anyone who may have seen him to come forward

Glasgow Live

Revised plan for controversial £40m Lomond Banks development in Balloch submitted

Flamingo Land, which is behind the Lomond Banks development, say it has made "significant amendments" to original proposals for the land at West Riverside.

Daily Record

Flamingo Land urged to 'walk away' as the 40,000th public objection comes for Balloch resort

The 40,000th public objection comes as the latest application for a £40million tourist resort at Balloch was lodged.

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Still Game stars remember summer holiday trips to the area during Balloch visit

Locals queued up around the perimeter of the Co-op in Balloch in a bid to meet the famous pair, who were only too happy to pose for pictures with the fans.

Daily Record

Scottish Greens condemn 'so-called promises' of Flamingo Land developer

THE Scottish Greens have condemned promises made by the developers of a proposed holiday park on the shores of Loch Lomond.

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National Park Authority calls on Flamingo Land to clarify plan details on controversial Balloch tourist resort

Flamingo Land submitted refreshed proposals for a major holiday park at West Riverside in May, but the National Park Authority have now asked them to clarify some details.

Daily Record

Balloch Castle Country Park granted funding with chance of further £125,000 to revitalise park

Campaign group Balloch Castle Country Park Regeneration Group’s secured an initial funding boost from the Riverwoods Pioneers investment programme.

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‘Death knell’ for Flamingo Land as park chiefs request revisions

Developer claims clarifications are a part of any large-scale planning application

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National park bosses call for clarification on Loch Lomond £40m tourist resort plans

Chiefs have called for more details on woodland loss, traffic figures and parking spaces.

Daily Record

Youth football team's charity cycle saved by generous Dumbarton family after unfortunate setback

Youngsters from Jamestown Juniors' 2010 football team were partaking in a charity cycle from Balloch to Bowling when an untimely setback nearly destroyed their efforts.

Daily Record

New mountain bike trail network and skills area proposed for Balloch Park

The project, a partnership between West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Leisure, is currently out for consultation with residents being encouraged to give their feedback on plans.

Daily Record

Two Balloch pubs offer vulnerable locals free hot drinks and soup to combat rising costs

The Glenroy Bar and The Doghouse Bar are offering vulnerable locals free commodities to convince locals to leave their homes and get warm in their premises.

Daily Record

Families supported by Balloch's children hospice take part in memory walk

Almost 100 people took part in the poignant tribute and a tree was planted to mark the day.

Daily Record

Heritage chiefs raise objections to Flamingo Land's Loch Lomond proposals

The National Trust for Scotland has raised fears over the impact the major plans could have on ancient woodland and businesses in Balloch.

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Appeal for information about second Russell Cup discovered in Balloch

The Russell Cup was the most prestigious prize in local schools’ football for more than 70 years, pitting the top teams from the area against each other in front of crowds that could hit more than 5,000 people at Vale of Leven’s Milburn Park.

Daily Record

Alexandria widower thanks stranger after she paid for his meal in Balloch restaurant

Billy’s wife of more than 60 years, Pat, passed away in April – with the 85-year-old hoping to cheer himself up with a breakfast at the spot the couple used to eat in regularly.

Daily Record

Balloch community council's support for Flamingo Land resort labelled "scandalous"

Despite only 25 percent of residents responding positively to a consultation, Balloch and Haldane Community Council has given its backing to the Lomond Banks plans - saying it felt the outcome was not representative of true local feeling.

Daily Record

Misdirected email sparks transatlantic lockdown friendship for Balloch gran

Alice McLean, 75, connected with 83-year-old Barbara Jelniker, from Colorado, after Barbara decided to send an email to someone called Alicia thanking her for an act of kindness shown to her brother.

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Blind woman set upon by gang on Scots train as police launch probe

The 60-year-old was followed by the group who yelled abuse at her until she got off the service between Balloch and Airdrie.

Daily Record

ScotRail expanding travel safe team following recruitment drive

The Lennox previously reported on the partnership between ScotRail’s travel safe team and BTP on services between Balloch and Glasgow.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow rail disruption as power outage at Queen Street sees services cancelled

Train running on lines between Helensburgh Central / Milngavie and Edinburgh, Balloch and Airdrie and between Milngavie and Springburn have all been affected by the disruption, which is expected to last until 9pm this evening.

Daily Record

Loch Lomond charity backs proposals for £40million Flamingo Land owned resort in Balloch

The Loch Lomond Steamship Company says the Balloch resort would boost the area and allow it to achieve its “full potential”.

Glasgow Live

American man completes feat of swimming entire length of Loch Lomond in just 12 hours

Michael Johmann, from Louisville, Kentucky, made the swim from Ardlui to Balloch in just 12 hours and 3 minutes, as he is one of less than 90 to successfully swim the full length of the loch.

Daily Record

Recovering addict and a former pro-footballer to hold Old Firm charity football match in Renton

The match at Tontine Park at 1pm on Sunday, August 7, will take place between Dumbarton Rangers and Dumbarton Celtic, with both sides made up of local lads, to raise money for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) which operates Robin House in Balloch.

Daily Record

Loch Lomond business group raise concerns over Flamingo Land proposals

The Loch Lomond Association (LLA) has submitted a letter to planners amid fears the development would add to major traffic congestion and deter regular visitors.

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