Category: Oban
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West Coast national park bids tot up
Five communities in the Highlands and Islands have expressed an interest in becoming national parks
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Drugs seized at Oban town centre business
A quantity of drugs was seized after police raided a business in Oban town centre last night. One marked police vehicle and an unmarked CID car could be seen parked outside the premises for around two hours. A police spokesman said: “Around 7pm on Friday December, 29, officers executed a search warrant at business premises in the Combie Street…
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Have your say before consultation ends
Anyone wanting to take part in the current consultation on the future management of Oban harbour must make their submission to Transport Scotland, by the end of January 10.
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Councils granted £14B amid ‘bankruptcy’ fears
The Scottish Government is giving local authorities a “record” £14 billion, after a survey suggested a quarter of councils fear they will not be able to balance their budgets in 2024.
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Community rallies in wake of Storm Gerrit
Operators of Stramash Outdoor Nursery have praised the local community for its support after their Inverlochy-based campus was badly damaged by the storm.
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Pensioners Treat
This year was the 19th anniversary of the Oban High School Annual Pensioners Treat.
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Met Office issues snow warning ahead of Hogmanay
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and snow from 8am on Saturday until 11.59pm on Sunday
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Snow White showstopper at Whiting Bay
Pupils from Whiting Bay Primary got into the spirit of the season by hosting a Snow White pantomime.
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Minister pressed on Barra school
The Western Isles Council and MSP met the education secretary to discuss a long-term solution to “significant problems” with the fabric of Castlebay School
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Joy to the world
‘Yule’ love looking at all the photos we took at Oban Maternity Unit’s Christmas party in next week’s paper but until then here is a happy snap we took of adorable David Black from Connel under the Christmas tree at Soroba House enjoying his first festivities.