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Thumbs up for Glencoe hospital buy-out


South Lochaber residents have backed a plan to transform the mothballed Glencoe Hospital into a centre fro community enterprises.


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Hospital buy-out row overshadows ballot


A south Lochaber community company, which is balloting the community on whether or not the old Glencoe Hospital should be bought over by the community for its use, says that Ballachulish Community Council, which is against the proposal, is interfering in the process by putting up posters in the area.


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Two men die in Glencoe avalanche


The bodies of two men were recovered by Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team on Thursday evening, February 24, after being swept off a ridge near Buchaille Etive Mor and being carried almost 1,500 metres down the mountain. A third man escaped and walkers behind raised the alarm and trekked down the mountain checking the avalanche area until they found the bodies.


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Community split over Glencoe Hospital


Opinion in South Lochaber seems to be divided on whether or not the mothballed Glencoe Hospital should be turned into a centre for community and tourism activities.


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Double celebration for Lochaber boxers


New equipment and the first official registration of a female boxer was cause for a double celebration at Nether Lochaber Amateur Boxing Club.


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Mothballed Glencoe Hospital’s shock price tag


South Lochaber Community Company has been told that the mothballed Glencoe Hospital, which it wishes to buy to turn into a cultural and business hub, has been valued at £450,000.


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Witness appeal after assault


Fort William police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted at a telephone box in Kinlochleven.


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Glencoe massacre memorial goes ahead


Glencoe massacre memorial goes ahead

The annual commemoration of the Masssacre of Glencoe went ahead on February 13, organised by Glencoe Heritage Trust, despite usual organisers Clan Donald Society of Edinburgh calling it off in January.


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