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Helmet appeal after cyclist’s death


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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Mallaig Gala Day


Mallaig Gala Day

Mallaig Fishermen's Mission Gala Day pulled in the crowds to make it a special day for the village and one of the most successful events for years. Click here for more photographs.


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Eigg runs out of water for electricity


A lack of significant rainfall in the West Highlands has shut down the Isle of Eigg's hydropwer scheme for the past month - but wind and solar energy generators are making up for the loss.


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Road to the Isles Show success


Road to the Isles Show success

The Road to the Isles Show proved to be another resounding success on Saturday with a heifer from Ardgour taking over-all champion in show.


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Giant skate pulled in at Sound of Jura


Giant skate pulled in at Sound of Jura

A female common skate weighing 210lbs was caught in 450 feet of water a mile off Crinan by shark project officer James Thorburn. The same skate had been caught earlier the same day by an angler.


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Claim that ‘walking pace’ car crash killed Mallaig pensioner


A Mallaig man accused of causing the death of an elderly pedestrian by careless driving could have been travelling at little faster than walking pace at impact, Fort William Sheriff Court has heard from a defence expert witness.


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