The Oban Times

West coast prawn fishery under threat

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

FISHING leaders are warning that �draconian� proposals by the European Commission (EC) to protect white fish stocks could finish off the prawn fishing industry on the west coast of Scotland.

Families evacuated after Islay collapse

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

SIX families who were evacuated from their homes on Friday following the collapse of a grain silo at Port Ellen Maltings, on the Islay of Islay, were allowed to return on Sunday afternoon.

Fishermen call Oban crisis talks

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

CRISIS talks between fishermen and Oban councillors have been held over the future of fishing and related industries in the town.

Waterfront cash battle in Argyll and Bute will go to the wire

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

IT will go down to the wire. The battle for a share of �10 million capital up for grabs to improve waterfront areas in five of Argyll and Bute�s towns is hotting up.

New Gaelic school for Fort William

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A NEW Gaelic primary school for the greater Fort William area could be sited at Camaghael near Lochaber High School and the town�s new medical centre.

Beat that for a patch!

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

THE NEW community police officer for Oban South has gone from patrolling Oban town centre to taking on one of the largest beats in the country.

Phone system to replace wardens

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A SERIES of meetings have been held throughout Argyll to ease the concerns of residents in sheltered housing accommodation who will have a reduced warden service from early next year.

Highland Air cadets pull together for Children in Need

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

HIGHLAND Air Cadets�rose to a challenge set by�Lochaber Squadron Cadets�to�pull a 50-tonne RAF Nimrod and raise money for Children in Need.�

Oban children shine on charity catwalk

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

CHILDREN from Oban were on the catwalk at a charity fashion show last week.

Family reunited with best friend

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A FAMILY from Gloucestershire have been reunited with their beloved pet dog, which was lost during a holiday in Fort William.