Author: Finn Nixon
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Met Office issues snow warning ahead of Hogmanay
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and snow from 8am on Saturday until 11.59pm on Sunday
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Heavy rain and high tides cause flooding chaos in Tarbert
Tarbert Co-op and the village’s Islay Frigate Hotel were forced to close on Wednesday as fast-flowing water streamed into buildings.
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Storm dies down and disruption lessens
The A82 remains blocked by trees between Spean Bridge and Invermoriston, but the section between Invergarry and Fort Augustus has been cleared.
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Sheikh’s plans for new Highland home face flood risk
Highland Council has objected to proposals to build a new 17-room house on the Dubai leader’s Wester Ross estate.
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Fallen trees close A82 and rail services cancelled
Power cuts and travel issues have been reported after Storm Gerrit hit the West Highlands on Tuesday morning, with rain, wind and snow causing disruption.
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Seven hospitalised after A82 crash
Seven people were taken to hospital after a two vehicle collision in Lochaber on Christmas Eve.
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Pupils thrive in High School badminton event
This year’s Oban High School Badminton Championship saw 83 players in competition at Atlantis Leisure.
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High winds cancel Arran sailings
CalMac sailings between Brodick and Ardrossan have been cancelled for the remainder of Wednesday, with sailings suspended up to and including the 3.20pm sailing from Ardrossan on Thursday.
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Severe weather to cause West Highlands rail disruption
ScotRail services on the West Highland Line and the Kyle of Lochalsh-Inverness line will face a delayed start on Thursday.
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Oban’s RNLI lifeboat praised on BBC’s Today programme
Reverend canon Dr. Jennifer Smith described the new Oban RNLI lifeboat’s arrival on the Thought for the Day segment of the Today programme.