Category: Opinion
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Glasgow Letter – week 41 2023
The last few Glasgow Letters have been all about the Paisley Mòd. Next week, though, my thoughts on that will be elsewhere in the paper so, for this column, I have chosen to write about something else entirely. The Glasgow Lewis and Harris Association recently announced the full line up for its 133rd Annual Gathering…
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Letters to the Editor – 12.10.23
Fort William bridge issue I refer to the story in the Lochaber Times (page 5) and at www.obantimes.co.uk, last week aboutKate Forbes and the congestion in Fort William. I don’t think the situation is helped any by the fact that the Nevis Bank bridge is classed as a “listed building” (which apparently means that, if…
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At Random – 12.10.23
I thought I might better serve you dear readers by considering some of the implications of the flooding and the approach taken by many, including obviously the emergency services and Argyll and Bute Council, to counter the damage and cope with the outcomes.
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Allan Campbell – 12.10.23
For some months now veteran MSP Fergus Ewing has challenged his own party over policies which he believes could be damaging to his constituency. Fergus was penalised for honouring his promise to his constituents, but I suspect that he earned a great deal of respect and credibility among voters!
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Lorn Healthy Options weekly health tip: The wonder of the written word
If we want the best from our reading, old school is the way forward.
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Seeing Stars: Find the Andromeda galaxy
In early October, the Andromeda galaxy shines in our eastern sky at darkness, then swings high overhead in the middle of the night, and ends up high in the west at dawn
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Leader, October 6 2023
Together we can end the stigma around drug and alcohol addiction by having a kinder approach to those affected by problem substance use.
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Councillor’s Column – October 6, 2023
I attended the full meeting of the council at HQ, Kilmory. It was disappointing to see such a low “in person” turn out at the meeting … Only three councillors from the administration group turned up in person at the council chambers.