Author: Susan Windram
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Former film production coordinator from Barra celebrates degree success
Back in 2007, Sarah MacNeil swapped her Newcastle-based TV and film industry career for island life on Barra in the Outer Hebrides. This is where she now works in education, and a flexible Open University (OU) study enabled Sarah to pursue a degree on the beautiful island.
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Celebrating a special year in community ownership
Glenan Wood is among more than 40 communities taking part in anniversary events.
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Argyll businesses ready to benefit from trend for autumn/winter travel
VisitScotland’s latest insights show Scotland is increasingly popular with both international and domestic visitors as the clocks go back and the days get shorter.
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North Uist distillery joins the B Corp Certified community
The award follows a rigorous and lengthy analysis of the business’s social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency by the non-profit B Lab, and is based on a vision of creating a community of for-profit companies committed to redefining success in business beyond solely profit.
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Empty business premises could boost local economy
Councillor Gary Mulvaney, the council’s Policy Lead for Finance and Commercial Services, said: “There are empty properties of different kinds across Argyll and Bute that we would like to see brought back into use to create increased footfall in our town centres, create employment opportunities, serve as affordable housing or deliver other benefits for people…
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Stop smoking ‘Stoptober’ clinics ready to help
Those wishing to stop smoking will find new support at clinics in Oban, Lochgilphead and Inveraray as NHS Highland rolls out services to coincide with ‘Stoptober’.
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Letters to the Editor – 12.10.23
Fort William bridge issue I refer to the story in the Lochaber Times (page 5) and at www.obantimes.co.uk, last week aboutKate Forbes and the congestion in Fort William. I don’t think the situation is helped any by the fact that the Nevis Bank bridge is classed as a “listed building” (which apparently means that, if…
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At Random – 12.10.23
I thought I might better serve you dear readers by considering some of the implications of the flooding and the approach taken by many, including obviously the emergency services and Argyll and Bute Council, to counter the damage and cope with the outcomes.
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Allan Campbell – 12.10.23
For some months now veteran MSP Fergus Ewing has challenged his own party over policies which he believes could be damaging to his constituency. Fergus was penalised for honouring his promise to his constituents, but I suspect that he earned a great deal of respect and credibility among voters!