Health overspend reduces
An forecast overspend of £1.4million has now been reduced to £0.8m.
News
Milestone for £4.6M Oban water pipes
Scottish Water has successfully completed a delicate operation to tunnel underneath an important railway line as part of its major £4.6 million water network upgrade project in Oban
News
Adrian’s legacy shines a light on pancreatic cancer
With nearly 1,000 people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Scotland each year and more than half of those with the disease dying within three months of diagnosis, Adrian Beard was determined to help change that statistic by raising awareness and funds for research
News
Game for Geordie nets thousands of pounds
Friendly footy fundraiser scores £9,000 for Oban’s Macmillan Day Bed Unit in memory of life-long Celtic supporter Geordie McGhee
News
Housing shortage could deprive Mull of teachers
High school parents call on council to tackle housing shortage to help retain teachers on the island
News
Probe after depot drama
Homes were evacuated and a 200m exclusion zone set up after firefighters were called to a flaming oxycetelene cyclinder. Argyll and Bute Council described it as ‘a minor incident.’
Sport
Jags show strength in depth in league encounter
Eastwood Parkmount A 2-2 South Lochaber Thistle
GREATER GLASGOW PREMIER AFL
Sport
Delight in Dubai as Bob goes fourth
Robert’s result in Dubai caps of another fine season on tour.
Sport
Cutting edge stuff at Claggan Park
Fort William FC’s new tractor mower reaches the parts other mowers just cant reach.
Lochaber
Nevis Hill Walking Club, Saturday November 27, Glen Roy
Three hills on the east side of Glen Roy.
Leisure
There is nothing like a dame for councillor Baxter
Having been a member of Inverness Operatic Society in the past acting and singing were not a problem for Cllr Baxter although he admits himself that the dancing is taking a bit more work.
Outdoors
There’s no kidding about with these eagle-eyed competition winners
The Hazel and Agg families took part in Heart of Argyll Wildlife and Kilmartin Museum’s Treasure Hunt Trail competition, a self-guided tour which invited participants to take photographs of specific points of interest in the area
Outdoors
Deadly larch disease hits Oban forest
Forestry and Land Scotland is preparing for felling work at Cologin Forest by Lerags, just south of Oban, in a bid to limit the impact of a deadly tree disease
Leisure
Hoolie returns with bang
After a haitus due to Covid, Mallaig’s well-loved book festival returned with an extra special line-up.
Leisure
Panto is back! Oh yes, it is!
And this year it’s a swashbuckling tale of daring deeds on the high seas
Leisure
Ullapool arts charity raises £10k in a week – but needs more help to secure its future
Update on An Talla Solais’ crowdfunding campaign success
Leisure
A bit of drama as Lorn Festival moves dates
The Lorn Drama Festival is open to any amateur group who wish to perform a one-act play.
Lochaber
Fort festive fund surpasses lights target of £8k
The lights will be switched on at 6pm on Friday, November 26, in Cameron Square
News
West Highland Museum reaches Stuart paintings appeal target
The paintings have never before been displayed together in the UK and
some have never before been exhibited here.
Opinion
Glasgow Letter, November 23 2021
I am told one of the rounds in that quiz was ‘Lockdown’ where all the answers included either ‘lock’ or ‘down’.
News
Lorn Healthy Options weekly health tip – November 25
Unpleasant signals like pain cause a release of stress chemicals such as adrenaline and cortisol which signal danger and make us feel anxious.
Opinion
Sarah spreads the word on the benefits of seagrass
Sarah Fanet, SNP candidate at the by-election in Fort William and Ardnamurchan shares her thoughts as a diver on an incredible tool to tackle climate change.
Opinion
Allan Campbell – Thursday November 18, 2021
Concept of battle prizes is probably as old as mankind, and medals are still an important feature of armed forces activity world-wide. Remembrance Sunday probably features the UK’s biggest annual display of medals, worn as evidence of experience rather than celebration. Although my father and his three brothers all earned medals in the Second World War, I have no recollection of their ever wearing these, and the Remembrance Sunday display always reminds me of the powerful sentiment I heard from a Highland veteran who won distinction in the Second World War: ‘Baubles! I threw them away! Why would I be proud of killing other people?’