Author: sandyneil
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Connel Bridge £2M walkway opens
A cantilevered walkway has been opened on the east side of the A828 Connel Bridge across the Falls of Lora at the mouth of Loch Etive
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Late journalist’s book to raise money for prostate cancer charity
A highly respected journalist whose “wonderful” weekly newspaper columns had the ability to make his readers both laugh and cry will continue to help people even after his death from prostate cancer
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Christmas message from the Lord-Lieutenant of Argyll and Bute
Each festive season brings, along with hope and anticipation, a chance to reflect on the year just past. A common theme for me each year, in this contemplation, is the tremendous community spirit that is always so evident and so characteristic of Argyll and Bute. Regardless of the demands of the occasion or of circumstances,…
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Rockfield starts £50,000 appeal to help save centre
Oban’s Rockfield Centre has launched a £50,000 crowdfunding campaign “to keep the doors open”
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Three overturned lorries close A83 at Rest
The A83 has closed this morning at Loch Restil, north of Rest and Be Thankful, due to an overturned lorry, as Storm Pia disrupts travel
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Sex attacker jailed
A sex attacker who raped a sleeping woman and molested a second female while she was also asleep was jailed for nine years after blaming the victims
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Flood cost Oban millions
Damage to Oban firms caused by the October flood will cost millions, the town’s business network estimates, as it urges others to get in touch with their losses, and asks the council questions about Oban’s flood defences
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Rescue bid to keep Rockfield dream alive
Oban’s Rockfield Centre is calling for volunteers and “debt forgiveness” with creditors to “save the dream”, amid a “serious and severe financial challenge” caused by the economic downturn and a lack of funding
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Vote names new Little Minch ferries
The two new vessels for the Little Minch route will be named MV Claymore and MV Lochmor following response to a public vote
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CalMac ferry fares to rise next summer
Transport Scotland has confirmed CalMac fares will rise in line with inflation in May 2023 at a rate of 8.7 per cent across all routes and fare types