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Glass recycling firm goes bust

More than 100 jobs are lost as glass recycling firm goes into administration.

Oban

Oban Winter Festival to shimmer and shine

October 17, 2018

The call has gone out to traders to start making decorating plans for their shop windows.

Young people get say in planning event

October 17, 2018

Key component in the preparation for this year’s Royal National Mòd was the inaugural young persons’ committee.

News

Goalposts move as path built through Islay rugby pitch

October 17, 2018

‘The path is a requirement from roads and infrastructure to link the ACHA housing development to an adopted footway.’

Have your say on beauty spot buy-out

October 17, 2018

Meeting will discuss a community buy-out of Tralee Beach.

Will Oban be affected by WHSmith closures?

October 17, 2018

Oban’s WHSmith could be one of the stores earmarked for closure from 2011 but the company is not saying.

Royal National Mòd marks Literature Day

October 17, 2018

Today (Wednesday October 17) sees the start of the adult competitions at the Royal National Mòd in Dunoon.

Oban

McCaig’s Tower lights up for World Polio Day

October 17, 2018

Oban Rotary backs campaign to eradicate disease.

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

All Sport

Football

Saints face tough tie in West of Scotland Cup

Oban Saints get this season’s West of Scotland Amateur Cup campaign under way with a tricky away tie against Uddingston.

Spean Bridge take Lochaber schools triathlon gold

October 17, 2018

Schools from across the area took part in the multisport event.

Mother and son are just champion

October 16, 2018

Oban Bowling Club’s top two keep it in the family.

Tiree’s life on the ocean waves

October 15, 2018

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

Craig’s high five as Lorne dump Loch Lomond

October 15, 2018

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

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.

Oban defeat Helensburgh in Argyll derby match

October 15, 2018

Hockey: Oban secure bragging rights with comfortable victory

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

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

All 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.

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.

Opera set for Oban distillery

October 12, 2018

– what a dram fine idea

National Gaelic Schools Debate 2018

October 11, 2018

Sixteen teams from 14 schools are preparing to compete.

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.

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

All Opinion

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.

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.

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.

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.

View from the Chamber week 41

October 11, 2018

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

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.

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.