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Lochaber woman breaks English Channel swimming record


Published on Jul 29, 2010

Lochaber woman breaks English Channel swimming record

LOCHABER swimmer Morag Hughes has become the oldest Scottish woman to swim across the English Channel.


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West Ardnamurchan hosts big day out


Published on Jul 29, 2010

West Ardnamurchan hosts big day out

SHOW and sports day at West Ardnamurchan on Friday once again proved to be very special day on the local calendar. For more images click here.


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Road risk fears rise as grass remains unchecked


Published on Jul 21, 2010

Road risk fears rise as grass remains unchecked

CLAIMS that unchecked vegetation along Lochaber’s minor roads poses a major road safety risk have surfaced after Highland Council admitted it only has one verge-cutting machine covering the whole of Lochaber.


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Growers’ group transforms hillside


Published on Jul 21, 2010

Growers’ group transforms hillside

A BLEAK hillside in Fort William is being transformed into productive land under a remarkable community initiative.

 

 


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Burnt-out Bontrup leaves Firth of Lorne


Published on Jul 21, 2010

Burnt-out Bontrup leaves Firth of Lorne

THE BURNT-out cargo vessel Yeoman Bontrup was finally edged out of the Firth of Lorne on Tuesday afternoon after a two-day delay.


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Lochaber councillors locked in war of words


Published on Jul 15, 2010

Claims and counter claims continue to fly between Lochaber's councillors over who is working hardest to defend the area's interests.


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Helmet appeal after cyclist’s death


Published on Jul 15, 2010

An appeal is being made for people to wear bike helmets after a former Lochaber man died from falling off his racing bike on a downhill stretch between Morar and Arisaig.


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Mixed summer season reports in Lochaber


Published on Jul 15, 2010

A mixed picture of summer tourism success or otherwise is emerging in Lochaber, with some wet-weather businesses reporting figures down but activities gaining from the earlier good weather.


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Stricken quarry ship leaves west coast


Published on Jul 15, 2010

Stricken quarry ship leaves west coast

The MV Yeoman Bontrup, which suffered severe damage after a fire on her superstructure nearly two weeks ago, has begun her journey to Europe where she will discharge her fuel and undergo repairs.


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Glensanda ship blast rocks Loch Linnhe


Published on Jul 08, 2010

Glensanda ship blast rocks Loch Linnhe

Exploding oxy-acetylene gas cyclinders on board the cargo ship Yeoman Bontrup, which caught fire on Friday while docked at Glensanda Quarry, Morvern, could be heard across Loch Linnhe. Click here for video footage of the blaze.


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