Category: News
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High Court appeal hits the buffers for Jacobite operators
West Coast Railway (WCR) challenged a decision by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to revoke an exemption which allows heritage trains to run on the main network even though they are not fitted with full central locking swing doors.
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Supporting attainment for care experienced young people
At a meeting of the Community Services Committee, Argyll and Bute councillors welcomed positive news on the latest figures on the educational attainment and life chances of care experienced youngsters.
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Do you have what it takes to mentor a young person?
All that is asked is to give an hour of your time to a young person during the school day,
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Festive message from council leader
We should all be proud of how far we have come this year and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year when it comes.
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Connel Bridge £2M walkway opens
A cantilevered walkway has been opened on the east side of the A828 Connel Bridge across the Falls of Lora at the mouth of Loch Etive
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Packed house for Inveraray Nativity
Inveraray Primary School nativity this year was Whoops a Daisy Angel, it was performed by Primary 1 to 3 supported by the children from ELC. The children performed the dress rehearsal on Thursday December 14 to the Inveraray senior citizens and the final performance a full house to family members on Friday December 15. Photograph:…
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Police files – December 22 2023
Threatening and abusive behaviour Police were called to Mid Argyll Hospital, Lochgilphead at 3pm on Saturday December 16 after a man was reportedly shouting, swearing and making threats. The man was arrested and conveyed to Lochgilphead Police Station. He was charged with the offence detailed and held custody to appear at court the next lawful…
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Wind farm meeting majority against High Brenfield plans
A majority of residents in Ardrishaig, Inverneill and Brenfield appear to be against plans for a large wind farm bordering the communities, writes Rita Campbell. That is the feeling following a second public meeting organised by Ardrishaig Community Council to discuss the plans. Low Carbon energy company is seeking responses to its proposal for 17…
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Return of Lochgilphead’s ‘famous’ benches awaited
With the town’s distinct shortage of pubs, it’s fair to say that many feel that there is something missing in Lochgilphead. And second only to the pub situation, there is another issue that has been causing concern. Since the £1.6million facelift of the Front Green was completed this summer, people have been asking: “Where are…