Author: Finn Nixon
-
Brook wins as darts season checks out on a high
The latest Oban & District Darts (ODD) League season has come to a close after several action packed weeks.
-
Useful lessons for Oban youngsters in Dunblane defeat
Oban Lorne Under 16s made their third away journey of the National school bowl competition to Dunblane on Sunday to face Queen Victoria School.
-
Splash of tartan for parkrun dashers
There was a fantastic turnout for this year’s Tartan Dash parkrun at Ganavan Sands, with runners tackling the hilly course in crisp and sunny conditions.
-
Councillor raises Islay care concerns
A Kintyre and the Islands councillor has claimed there are “chronic” care issues on Islay, referencing ongoing issues at the Gortonvogie Residential Home in Bowmore.
-
Bob aims to be the wedge Wizard of Oz
Bob MacIntyre’s jaunt down under got off to a slightly disappointing start with a tie for 33rd place in the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship last weekend.
-
Renewed appeal for missing Lanarkshire man
Police have renewed an appeal for information to help trace a Lanarkshire man that has been missing from the Arrochar area for more than a year.
-
Council hears Middle East ceasefire motion
SNP councillor for Cowal, Gordon Blair proposed a motion at a council meeting, calling on the UK Government to back a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict.
-
Oban’s Robert MacIntyre awarded Freedom of Argyll
Oban golfer Bob MacIntyre has been granted the Freedom of Argyll after his pivotal role in Team Europe’s Ryder Cup win earlier this year.
-
“Acute” shortage of dentists leads to appointments being cancelled
Concerns have been raised by patients after appointments were cancelled at one of Oban’s three dental clinics.
-
Argyll and Western Isles councils receive £20 million
Argyll & Bute Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have received £20 million each in UK Government Levelling Up funding.