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9 May, 2008

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Published:  16 January, 2008

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News stories 

Going ... going ... the 210-ft Arjo Wiggins powerhouse crashes to the ground.

Explosion ends era at Loch Eil
Published:  02 May, 2008

AFTER more than 40 years dominating Loch eil's shores, the massive powerhouse building at the former Arjo-Wiggins mill at Corpach was reduced to a heap of rubble this week.

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News stories 

We don't want late nights
Published:  02 May, 2008

OPPOSITION is growing to plans for a nightclub in Oban with nearby residents claiming it would make their lives a misery.

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News stories 

Tony Benn recalls childhood memories of Mull and Oban
Published:  02 May, 2008

Legendary left-wing campaigner Tony Benn has revealed his childhood memories of Mull and Oban and his collaboration with pop star Colin MacIntyre.

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News stories 

No IDEA where vital money is coming from
Published:  02 May, 2008

A charity which supports disabled people on Islay is at a stand-off with Argyll and Bute Council as it tries to find money to survive.

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News stories 

Glencoe water work worries
Published:  02 May, 2008

Glencoe businesses have hit out at the timing of major water mains work as the tourism season gets into full swing.

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News stories 

Ferguson Transport mechanic Chris Innes during the Scotland's Strongest Man contest last year.

Strongest men should pull a crowd
Published:  02 May, 2008

SCOTLAND'S strongest man will be decided at the Nevis Centre in Fort William this week with two Lochaber lads among the favourites for the title.

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Feature 

Argyll and Bute Council - where YOUR money goes
Published:  02 May, 2008

Local authorities, and the council tax which pays for them are hot topics these days - so how much does Argyll and Bute Council cost to run and where does all the money go?

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• Sign up to help cancer families
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