Peacocks staff in Oban to keep their jobs

peacocks-logoSTAFF at the Oban branch of clothing retail chain Peacocks have learned today (Wednesday February 22 2012) they will keep their jobs as the company,which had been in administration,has been sold to Edinburgh Woollen Mill. Continue reading Peacocks staff in Oban to keep their jobs

Oban Polish pals dig on for night on Ben Nevis

snow-hole-on-ben-nevis-t07polish1noMANY a climber has had to dig a snowhole in order to survive a harsh winter’s night at the summit of Ben Nevis. Continue reading Oban Polish pals dig on for night on Ben Nevis

SNH looks from Mallaig to Mull for new marine protected areas

t08map1noMOST of the main fishing ports in the West Highlands and Islands are being looked at in a broad search for Scotland’s new marine protected areas (MPAs). Continue reading SNH looks from Mallaig to Mull for new marine protected areas

Man seriously injured in four-vehicle collision near Fort William

At 8.10am on Tuesday February 21 2012,two miles south of picnic site between Fort William and the Corran Ferry on the A82 there was a four-vehicle road traffic collision. Continue reading Man seriously injured in four-vehicle collision near Fort William

Islay lifeboat rescues drifting fishing vessel

rnliIslay lifeboat was launched late on the afternoon of Sunday,February 19 2012 after Clyde Coastguard received a mayday call from a fishing vessel. Continue reading Islay lifeboat rescues drifting fishing vessel

Council looks at bringing back Ganavan’s sand

no-sand-ganavan-15_t03beach3ARGYLL and Bute Council is preparing a report into the condition of Ganavan Sands;with the beach still looking uncharacteristically rocky. Continue reading Council looks at bringing back Ganavan’s sand

Argyll and Bute to increase spend on roads and education

councillor-dick-walsh-leader-argyll-and-bute-councilROADS and education are the two main winners in Argyll and Bute Council’s budget,which will see £120 million capital investment in Argyll and Bute in the next three years. Continue reading Argyll and Bute to increase spend on roads and education

Climber dies on Ben Nevis after 1,000-foot fall

ben-nevis-from-roy-bridgeA climber died and another suffered serious injuries on Sunday,February 19 2012,after falling 1,000-feet on Ben Nevis.

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Mull ferry hits Oban pier

ferry_0The Mull ferry crashed into the pier in Oban on Saturday afternoon,February 18 2012,after a 70mph gust of wind caught it when it was coming in to tie up. Continue reading Mull ferry hits Oban pier

Motorcycle stolen from shed

POLICE are investigating a theft of a blue Sherco 2.9 trial motorcycle from a shed in Glenelg. Continue reading Motorcycle stolen from shed

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