Seaplane takes off on Mull
Published: 17 April, 2008
THE journey time from the Isle of Mull to Glasgow is set to be slashed to 35 minutes as a new seaplane begins daily flights to and from Tobermory.
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Let’s keep this A82 campaign trucking along
Published: 21 March, 2008
The leader of the A82 campaign said last week’s launch was a great success, with many more people flocking every day to get involved.
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Sheltered housing funding crisis
Published: 21 March, 2008
Sheltered housing throughout Argyll is under threat after the withdrawal of more than a quarter of a million pounds of funding.
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Sailing: Protests change will make for better racing
Published: 18 February, 2008
Tennents West Highland Yachting Week this year will encourage the use of arbitration as a precursor to protests throughout the regatta event.
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School campus may get new drop-off point
Published: 18 February, 2008
A fourteen-space car park opposite the new Oban Primary Campus has been given planning permission – even though it may not be needed.
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Strikes off as council resumes talks
Published: 18 February, 2008
Strike action which crippled council services in Argyll in recent weeks has been called off with trade unions in talks with the local authority.
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Up to 60 jobs could be created by Tyndrum goldmine
Published: 01 February, 2008
Between 50 and 60 full time jobs could be created in Tyndrum if a project to mine gold near the village gets the go-ahead.
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Cyclists gather to remember friend Jason
Published: 01 February, 2008
Around 80 cyclists paid an emotional silent tribute to their colleague Jason MacIntyre on Saturday at the scene of the accident which ended his life.
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Let me buy you out
Published: 01 February, 2008
An Oban publican who has lost her late licence challenged her main Breadalbane Street objectors this week: let me buy you out.
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Cycling: Get on your bike in 2008
Published: 11 January, 2008
West Highland Wheelers’ chairman is keen to attract new members of all ages and abilities to take advantage of Lochaber’s unrivalled off-road bike trails.
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Powerboat Racing: Racers power into Oban
Published: 11 January, 2008
A field of around 60 power boats will be sprinting towards Oban at speeds of up to 100mph in the largest race of its kind in the UK.
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Oban town centre roadworks to drag on until 2009
Published: 11 January, 2008
Major roadworks in Oban’s town centre look set to last until March 2009 – nearly three years after the original completion date.
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Rising prices keep Argyll houses out of reach of young first time buyers
Published: 03 January, 2008
Buying a house in Argyll is becoming a ‘distant dream’ for young first time buyers. it’s been claimed this week.
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Hospital ‘cuts’ concerns
Published: 27 December, 2007
The five community councils of south Lochaber are seeking another meeting with NHS Highland to discuss admissions procedure at closure-threatened Glencoe Hospital. MORE IN THIS WEEK'S OBAN TIMES
Hotel gets new coat for Christmas
Published: 27 December, 2007
He may have pleased the local authority by picking up a paintbrush – but the owner of the Argyll Hotel has now fallen out with his new neighbours over access.
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Pontoons to pour millions into Oban
Published: 27 December, 2007
An 80-berth pontoon development will pout £3 million into Oban’s economy every year, it was claimed this week.
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Eye in the sky could save lives
Published: 21 December, 2007
It may look like an expensive Christmas toy but a radio-controlled aircraft being tested by Strathclyde Police Oban is the latest technology in mountain rescue searches.
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Airport set for more turbulence
Published: 21 December, 2007
Pressure is growing on Argyll and Bute Council over the heavy cost of running Oban Airport.
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Don’t take the risk
Published: 14 December, 2007
Drink or drug drivers in Argyll face more chance than ever of getting caught in the next few weeks. With the festive party season underway, Strathclyde police are sending out a tough warning to offenders.
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We will remember them
Published: 15 November, 2007
OBAN’S war dead were remembered with a poignant two-minute silence at the town’s war memorial on Sunday
Fuel price rises are ‘intolerable’
Published: 15 November, 2007
ROCKETING fuel prices are having a devastating effect on local businesses already facing difficult trading conditions as fears over the wider impact on Argyll and the islands’ economy grow.
Rugby: Oban Lorne hit back with thumping win
Published: 08 November, 2007
OBAN racked up a thumping score against the Glasgow side to avoid slipping to the bottom of the table.
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Football: Firhill Flyer to join Jags’ hall of fame
Published: 08 November, 2007
TIREE’S Firhill Flyer is to be honoured as one of only five inductees into Partick Thistle’s hall of fame.
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Oban bar is a winner with football fans
Published: 08 November, 2007
A VIDEO clip posted on the website YouTube has helped an Oban pub win a national football supporters award.
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700 council staff face pay cut
Published: 08 November, 2007
AROUND 700 Argyll and Bute Council employees are facing a cut in wages under a new ‘single status’ pay settlement.
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Shinty: Oban Camanachd Under-17s win six-a-sides
Published: 27 October, 2007
The Oban under-17s shinty team beat 15 other teams in the tournament at Mossfield Park, Oban.
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Oban dental plans open to scrutiny
Published: 27 October, 2007
Dental services in Oban are under threat but Argyll and Bute Community Health Partnership has several options which the public can view and comment on next Thursday, November 1 at the Caledonian Hotel in the town.
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Seven Post Offices face the axe
Published: 27 October, 2007
Seven Post Offices in Argyll and Bute towns are facing the axe but rural ones are safe so far.
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