Category: Oban Times
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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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Islay ferry man clocks off after 48 years
Dugie MacTaggart, CalMac’s longest standing member of staff, retires
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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.
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Festive shenanigans at Lochnell Primary School
Youngsters at Lochnell Primary School got a festive treat when Santa and his chief elves Ding Dong and Sparkle turned up with some of their pals to spread lots of seasonal cheer.
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Rotary Club’s festive offerings
After a successful carol concert raising more than £700 for good causes, the Rotary Club of Oban is looking forward to its 75th anniversary next year.
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Silver award for Rockfield Primary readers
Reading Schools is an accreditation programme for schools across Scotland that are committed to building a reading culture for their learners and communities
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Carols raise hundreds of pounds for dementia support
Money raised at a carol concert at Oban Parish Church on December 10 will be used to support families of people diagnosed with dementia.
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Home office closes workers’ case files following summer raid
Kebabish owner Shaukat Chaudhry showed The Oban Times a letter he received from the Home Office last week, announcing he would not be liable for a civil penalty for employing four workers its officers arrested on September 8.
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Campaigners brand Lonan Drive decision ‘unfavourable’
Despite this latest approval of renewed permission in principal to build new homes on the green space, there could still be the chance of a public hearing later in the planning process.
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Glasgow Letter – 28.12.23
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and feels relaxed and ready for the New Year. For the first time since moving to Glasgow 13 years ago, I will be bringing in the bells in the city as I am playing live with Tide Lines in Govan Old Town Hall for Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire…