Category: Campbeltown Courier
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CalMac’s longest standing member of staff retires after 48 years
Dugie MacTaggart has retired from CalMac after 48 years’ service
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Veteran DJs return to the decks to give helipad a boost
Veteran DJs Archie Millar and John Armour came out of retirement for ‘one night only’ to hold a 1980s-themed disco for charity
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From Crinan with Love
It is 60 years since the release of From Russia with Love, the second 007 film. Bad luck dogged the film and followed it from Turkey all the way to Mid Argyll in the summer of 1963 where two accidents happened; shooting on location was almost as dangerous as being James Bond, as The Argyllshire…
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Announcements – December 29, 2023
DEATHS BYK – Sydney. Peacefully passed away in the comfort of his own home on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband to Catriona Byk for 54 years. Beloved father to Kevin Byk (Brandi) and Craig Byk (Monika). Dear grandpa to Owen, Aidan, Evelyn, Malcolm and Kierra. Survived by his…
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Fallen trees close A82 and rail services cancelled
Power cuts and travel issues have been reported after Storm Gerrit hit the West Highlands on Tuesday morning, with rain, wind and snow causing disruption.
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Cake-tastic Christmas in Clachan
Clachan Primary School continued its tradition of baking and delivering Christmas cakes to the older members of the Clachan community. This is a tradition that has been kept for more than 40 years and this year the school baked 42 Christmas cakes. The Christmas cake project starts back in November when the children look at…
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Argyll and Bute pupils outperform national results
Argyll and Bute’s young people are making their mark by leading the way for pupils across Scotland, according to the latest analysis of this year’s exam results. Across National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, in terms of A-D awards, young people in Argyll and Bute outperformed pupils nationally by 0.17 per cent , 1.57 per…
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Warm spaces information should be widespread
Calls have been made for council chiefs to make information on ‘warm spaces’ more readily available as winter sets in. But Argyll and Bute’s provost says he has already helped to ensure there is a church open offering warm accommodation every day in Helensburgh and Lomond. Sarah Davies, of Helensburgh Community Council, used public question…
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Town’s leisure buildings need work but praise for staff
Campbeltown’s museum and leisure centre require work to bring them up to the highest standard, an audit has discovered, but staff’s efforts have been recognised
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Oh baby, it’s Christmas! Festive fun for all ages across Kintyre
In the days and weeks leading up to December 25, people of all ages have been getting into the festive spirit by holding Christmas meals, parties and other seasonal celebrations