Category: Kintyre
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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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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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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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Changes to bin collections over festive period
There will be some changes to bin collections in Argyll and Bute during the festive period. Mid Argyll: Collections due on Monday December 25 will instead be carried out on Friday December 22. Collections due on Monday January 1 will instead be carried out on Friday December 29. Lingerton recycling and civic amenity site will…
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Projects in Kintyre and Gigha benefit from windfarm funding
Over £5.3m of funding has been received across the Highland and Islands thanks to ScottishPower Renewables windfarms in the area to date.
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Police consult on closing Tarbert and Dalmally stations
Police Scotland has announced plans to consult and engage the public on proposals to close a number of properties across the country, including its vacant buildings in Tarbert and Dalmally
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CalMac engineer awarded highest medal of honour in maritime
Allan Dickson, Second Engineer on MV Glen Sannox, has received the Merchant Navy Medal
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Pavement parking ban
From Monday, December 11, local authorities can begin enforcing the law. This means drivers could be fined £100 for these parking behaviours; reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.
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Woman dies after two vehicle crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash on the A83 near Tarbert.