Category: News
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Friends step into the spotlight for BBC festive special
Hosted by Jackie Bird Scotland’s people celebrates amazing individuals who have gone that extra mile to selflessly help others within their communities.
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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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High winds cancel Arran sailings
CalMac sailings between Brodick and Ardrossan have been cancelled for the remainder of Wednesday, with sailings suspended up to and including the 3.20pm sailing from Ardrossan on Thursday.
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Severe weather to cause West Highlands rail disruption
ScotRail services on the West Highland Line and the Kyle of Lochalsh-Inverness line will face a delayed start on Thursday.
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Relief as A816 emergency detour opens
A new emergency road, which bypasses the original A816 was opened on Saturday following October’s huge landslide.
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Boots branch up for sale
Campbeltown’s Main Street Boots building is for sale, following the closure of the branch.
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Oban’s RNLI lifeboat praised on BBC’s Today programme
Reverend canon Dr. Jennifer Smith described the new Oban RNLI lifeboat’s arrival on the Thought for the Day segment of the Today programme.
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Community woodland plans receive £620K boost
Plans to turn an Islay forest into a community woodland have received a funding boost of almost £620,000
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Storm Pia expected to cause widespread ferry disruption
CalMac has warned that holiday travel plans could be affected by stormy weather, with a yellow weather warning in place.