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District news round-up (Week 42)

A round-up of news from communities near you

Oban

Fatal accident closes road near Oban

October 15, 2018

The A816, between Kilmelford and Kilninver, remains closed.

Oban

Salmon production value passes £1 billion

October 15, 2018

Scottish industry breaks new barrier for production of Atlantic salmon.

News

Track work will affect Glasgow train route

October 15, 2018

Be aware of replacement buses running from Glasgow to Crianlarich on October 20 and 21.

Oban

Loch Awe road is one of Britain’s spookiest

October 15, 2018

Route is home to reports of a mysterious ghost car that terrifies motorists.

Oban

Old Military Road is open again

October 15, 2018

Diversion route is open but will close tonight at 6pm.

Oban

MSP calls for solution to water main

October 14, 2018

The latest burst main is the fourth such incident in just four months.

Oban

Viking surgeons gather in Oban

October 13, 2018

The conference was very successful and approximately 60 delegates attended over the two days.

1	Oban under water as floods strike11th October
2	North Connel mum shortlisted for Great Scot Award10th October
3	Oban floods keep shoppers away10th October
4	Lessons learned from floods, says council10th October
5	More weather warnings for Oban10th October

Sport

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Sport

Tiree’s life on the ocean waves

Photo special: Tiree Wave Classic windsurfing competition is bigger than ever this year.

Sport

Craig’s high five as Lorne dump Loch Lomond

October 15, 2018

Rugby: photo special as Oban notch bonus-point win.

Sport

Poor last round proves costly for Oban golfer

October 15, 2018

Robert MacIntyre finishes 47th but will hope for better fortunes in China this week.

Sport

Oban defeat Helensburgh in Argyll derby match

October 15, 2018

Hockey: Oban secure bragging rights with comfortable victory

Sport

Teenager Henry has drive to succeed

October 15, 2018

Ardrishaig golfer turns pro aged 16 to coach others

Shinty

Camanachd Association announce Scotland’s first School of Shinty

October 15, 2018

Sport’s governing body joins Kingussie High School in new initiative.

Shinty

Shinty boss looks to extend winning run

October 15, 2018

Sport

Fort gets set to host elite riders for two weekends of racing

October 7, 2018

Two weekends of world-class mountain biking racing will take place at Nevis Range this month.

Shinty

Regional squads announced ahead of north v south clash

October 4, 2018

The north v south matches will take place at An Aird this Sunday from 12pm.

Sport

Wild makes it nine in a row as Wilkinson breaks women’s record

October 4, 2018

Victoria Wilkinson ended the 34-year wait for a new women’s record, while Finlay Wild claimed his ninth victory.

1	Fort gets set to host elite riders for two weekends of racing7th October
2	Wild makes it nine in a row as Wilkinson breaks women’s record4th October
3	Regional squads announced ahead of north v south clash4th October
4	Another impressive win on the road for Oban Lorne25th September
5	Lorne Ladies hit top form in Greenock25th September

Leisure

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Leisure

Chris Bennett wows audience at the Victory Hall

Sing-songwriter displays his skills to close Bookends festival.

Outdoors

This week’s walks

October 15, 2018

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Outdoors

Research reveals West Coast as global cetacean hotspot

October 14, 2018

Mull-based charity publishes research in new marine atlas.

Leisure

New competition in memory of Donald John MacKay

October 13, 2018

Trustees of the Donald John MacKay Educational Trust have launched an annual competition in memory of the former project development manager at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.

Nostalgia

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber week 41

October 13, 2018

Meaning of place names is always a hot topic of discussion.

Leisure

Opera set for Oban distillery

October 12, 2018

– what a dram fine idea

Leisure

National Gaelic Schools Debate 2018

October 11, 2018

Sixteen teams from 14 schools are preparing to compete.

Leisure

Glasgow Letter with Robert Robertson

October 11, 2018

A lot of great musicians were involved in a new musical project last Saturday and Sunday called Mòdrun.

Leisure

Literary Highland hoolie blows into Mallaig

October 11, 2018

Authors are lining up to be at next month’s Highland Hoolie literary festival in Mallaig.

Outdoors

New campaign aims to boost tourism

October 10, 2018

The Heart and Soul of Scotland is a new campaign led by Wild About Argyll and People Make Glasgow.

Opinion

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Church

Thought for the week – week 41

If we’re trying to follow Jesus’s example, we’ll enjoy the breaks and then be more effective in the busier times.

Columnists

MacPhail: Food is one of the great pleasures in life

October 13, 2018

I have long envied the work of the food critic whose daily toil seems to be eating in finest restaurants.

Columnists

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell

October 13, 2018

The 2018 Royal National Mòd will be opening in Dunoon and just under 3,000 competitors will demonstrate the results of many hours of preparation.

Columnists

At random with Martin Laing week 41

October 12, 2018

The Oban Times deputy editor laments the imminent demise of the Sealife Sanctuary at Barcaldine.

Letters

Letters to the editor week 41

October 12, 2018

Readers offer their opinions on a range of subjects.

Columnists

View from the Chamber week 41

October 11, 2018

Companies demonstrated fantastic efforts to develop the potential of their younger members of staff.

Columnists

Katrina heads for retirement after 42 years

October 10, 2018

Nurse originally moved to Oban for a summer job from Essex and has worked there for the entirety of her career.

Opinion

Church mourns death of Canon John Angus MacDonald

October 7, 2018

Gaelic-speaking priest was well known in Oban and Fort William.

Columnists

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell week 40

October 6, 2018

Michelin chefs must maintain the standard daily in order to retain their status, and that can be seriously exacting.

Columnists

MacPhail: The double-edged sword of a good dram!

October 6, 2018

Our relationship with alcohol is a strange anomaly of self-damage and self- gratification.