Orphaned otters head back to the wild

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Roy and Linnhe are thriving under Scottish SPCA care.

TWO ORPHANED Lochaber otter cubs found in a Post Office and restaurant will be released together after becoming the best of friends in Scottish SPCA care. Continue reading Orphaned otters head back to the wild

Council hide info on ‘spying’

ARGYLL and Bute Council has refused a freedom of information request by The Oban Times relating to its social media activities,saying the information is not in the public interest. Continue reading Council hide info on ‘spying’

Toy cupboard funding boost

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Harrison Hornby,3,Bethan Neil,2 and Alfie Byers,3 are delighted their group can keep going.

CHILDREN in Oban can rest a bit easier after the town’s favourite playtime organisation received a big boost to it’s funding. Continue reading Toy cupboard funding boost

Argyll and Bute Council election candidates

argyll-and-bute-logoNominations for candidates have closed in Argyll and Bute for the local council elections on May 3 2012. Continue reading Argyll and Bute Council election candidates

SNP council candidate dies after long illness

cllr-mcalisterAlister MacAlister,who was due to stand in the Dunoon ward during this May’s council elections,passed away this morning,March 30 2012. Continue reading SNP council candidate dies after long illness

Warning over credit card fraudsters

NORTHERN Constabulary is warning Lochaber residents not to be conned by a credit card fraudsters. Continue reading Warning over credit card fraudsters

Diamond day display clashes with wedding day

inside-mccaigs-towerIt seems that McCaig’s Tower in Oban has been double booked for two different celebrations on Saturday June 2. Continue reading Diamond day display clashes with wedding day

Developer on track for Fort William’s Blar Mhor

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David Milloy of Miller Development

The site infrastructure for a massive development on the outskirts of Fort William should be in place by mid-November. Continue reading Developer on track for Fort William’s Blar Mhor

Susan wins Auchrannie competition

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IT will be a first-time trip to Arran for Southend resident Susan Davies,this month’s competition winner who picked up the prize of a two-night bed and breakfast stay at the Auchrannie Spa Resort. Continue reading Susan wins Auchrannie competition

Visit Scotland’s new centre in Oban

oban-ticOban’s new VisitScotland tourist information centre will open at its new home near the North Pier next week,just ahead of Easter. Continue reading Visit Scotland’s new centre in Oban

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