Author: jamiewills
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Open water rowing club launches in Glenuig
Those interested in joining the new Moidart open water rowing club are invited to a meeting on November 2 at Glenuig Inn.
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Council hopes MV Corran back on Friday or Saturday
The MV Corran was granted its passenger carrying certificate on Wednesday, and has begun its journey back to the Corran Narrows, with hopes it can resume service on Friday or Saturday.
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The wait goes on: Corran ferry return delayed at least one more week
The Highland Council has announced that the MV Corran will return no earlier than October 30 due to not being granted a Passenger Carrying Certificate by the Marine and Coastguard Agency.
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Lochaber Times Leader: October 26, 2023
The news that the MV Corran’s return has been delayed again is another kick in the teeth for all those who have been affected by its absence. Yet the short-term setback should not mean the bigger and arguably more salient question of ‘what comes next?’ disappears when the boat eventually arrives. There are, and have…
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Opinion: Councillor Angus MacDonald describes the pressure on Highland hospitals and dentists
Hospitals and dentists are staggering beneath the weight of waiting lists and staff recruitment, says Highland Councillor Angus MacDonald.
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Return of ferry is too late for Luke at Inn at Ardgour
Luke Alexander, Managing Partner of The Inn at Ardgour, which has been on sale for over a year, says the absence of the Corran ferry has dropped evening diners by 50 per cent and dried up potential buyers.
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Mallaig petrol return scheduled for December
Denholm Fishselling, owner of Mallaig’s Johnstone Brothers Filling Station, is anticipating a reopening of the petrol station in mid-December after submitting an application to the Highland Council for a new above ground petrol storage tank.
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Corran Action Group request to meet Deputy First Minister
The Corran Action Group wants to discuss the Corran ferry crisis with Deputy First Minister Shona Robison when she visits Fort William on November 3.
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New rural housing plan not enough for Highland ‘housing emergency’, says Shelter
Housing charity Shelter said that the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan would not solve the housing emergency on the west coast, while local MSPs urged any new stock to be used for community houses.
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Police appeal for information following A82 Glen Gloy crash
Road policing officers are appealing for information after a crash on the A82 on Saturday October 21.