Author: Marian Miller
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Fishing fleets should be protected, finds survey
A new survey has revealed the majority of those living in Argyll and Bute believe fishing fleets should be safeguarded. As seas become more crowded with the emergence of offshore wind and renewables, a poll of 1,000 adults in Scotland by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) underscores strong public support for protecting the industry as…
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People urged to share World War stories before they are lost forever
People up and down the country are being asked to send the stories of men and women who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars to a new story sharing platform. Developed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), the aim is to preserve the memory of the fallen. For Evermore: Stories…
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Kyles’ youth team marches into semi-final
Kyles Athletic P7 and under team came away convincing winners after they faced Aberdour P7 and under shinty team in the quarter finals of the CA Cup in Glasgow at the weekend. Kyles opened the scoring but there was a quick response from Aberdour before Kyles got a second on the score sheet. An unfortunate…
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Kyles’ battle for premiership title fades
Mowi Premiership Kinlochshiel 3 Kyles Athletic 3 Kinlochshiel staged a battling comeback, recovering from three goals down to share the points with Kyles Athletic in their 3-3 draw at Rèaraig. Kyles Athletic’s title chances hung by a thread as they needed Kingussie to falter in both their remaining fixtures whilst also taking care of their…
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Tesco home deliveries still at “limited capacity”
Tesco said from October 25, deliveries were available to “some areas in Oban” but did not define where
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Young men being targeted in ‘sextortion’ scams
Fears over a spate of ‘sextortion’ scams in Bute and Cowal have been revealed by police in a report to a council committee. Officers have stated that the process, involving explicit images and videos being shared, is “almost wholly” targeted to men under the age of 30. Police have now asked the public to tell…
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Hallowe’en comes to Wednesday Club
Inveraray’s Senior Citizen’s Wednesday Club had a Hallowe’en day last week, with some games and a quick quiz in the Nicoll Hall. Kirsty correctly guessed the weight of the large pumpkin and Ian the weight of the smaller one. Many of the club dressed up but Hazel was deemed to be the day’s best dressed.…
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Port Charlotte to gain 16 new homes
Plans for 16 new homes on Islay have been given the go-ahead by council chiefs. The application by MacLeod Construction, for land northeast of Daal Terrace in Port Charlotte, was awarded planning permission this week. Only one representation was received by Argyll and Bute Council from a member of the public, who asked that vulnerable…
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A83 overnight closures from November 6
Access through the work site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
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Photograph of the week – October 27 2023
Ken MacTaggart of Inveraray climbed Cruach nan Capull hill behind St Catherines on a benign early autumn day and was able to capture this image of Inveraray, Inveraray Castle, Strone Point and even the hills of Mull in the distance.