February 22nd,2012% STAFF 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
February 22nd,2012% MANY 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
February 22nd,2012% MOST 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
February 20th,2012% Islay 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
February 20th,2012% ARGYLL 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
February 20th,2012% ROADS 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
February 20th,2012% A climber died and another suffered serious injuries on Sunday,February 19 2012,after falling 1,000-feet on Ben Nevis.
Continue reading Climber dies on Ben Nevis after 1,000-foot fall February 20th,2012% The 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
February 16th,2012% POLICE are investigating a theft of a blue Sherco 2.9 trial motorcycle from a shed in Glenelg. Continue reading Motorcycle stolen from shed | | |