Category: News
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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and happy New Year
Politicians, community leaders, emergency services and local church leaders send their Christmas messages
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Food bank’s festive thanks
The team at Kintyre Food Bank have thanked the community for its continued support during 2023, as demand for its services continues to increase
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Petition aims to prevent cuts to two Argyll care services
A petition has been launched after concerns were raised about plans to cut funding to two disability and respite services in Argyll and Bute.
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Christmas lunch treat for Furnace ladies
Furnace ladies got their glad rags on and into the Christmas spirit for a special lunch in the village hall. Meanwhile, next door in Furnace Village Shop the men’s club had their own wee gathering! The ladies’ event last Thursday, December 14, was organised by Alma Smylie and a lovely Christmas dinner was made and…
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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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Views sought for next Clyde and Hebrides contract
A series of public engagement sessions is being planned for the New Year.
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Man in serious condition after A83 crash
Police Scotland are appealing for information after a lorry and a van collided on the A83 at around 9.50am on Monday December 18.
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Roadworks get underway on Rest diversion route
Roadworks to realign the southern end of a temporary diversion route on the A83 will start at the Rest and Be Thankful this week.
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Argyll police officer recognised for outstanding bravery
A police offer has been recognised for her bravery after saving two members of the public during a severe weather event in Argyll.
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RNLI Tighnabruaich dedicate memorial bench to fundraiser
The volunteers at RNLI Tighnabruaich met on Sunday December 3 to dedicate a specially commissioned wooden bench in memory of valued fundraising colleague Janet Warburton. The bench unveiling marked the high regard in which she was held by colleagues. The volunteer inshore lifeboat crew were also in attendance to acknowledge the vital role fundraising plays…