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Police files with Sergeant Iain MacNicol

A round-up of incidents responded to by officers in the Oban area.

Up to 60 Marks & Spencer jobs coming to Oban

April 19, 2018

Marks & Spencer will bring up to 60 new jobs to Oban when its new foodhall opens later this year on the former Lidl site.

Friends’ mission to find cure for baby killer disease

April 19, 2018

Rebecca Johnson died from a little known genetic disease, now her family and their friends are raising awareness and funds to help find a cure to stop others suffering the same heartbreak

Oban’s Rockfield pupils create their own newspaper

April 18, 2018

The pupils will use the profits to fund leavers hoodies

Festivalgoers get ready to party on Mull

April 18, 2018

‘We’re looking forward to the crowds and back-to-back music. People can just turn up and join the party!’ says Mull Music Festival organiser Neil Morrison

Oban play park to re-open by middle of May, council say

April 18, 2018

Argyll and Bute Council anticipate the repairs being completed by the middle of May

Hydro scheme official opening powers ahead

April 18, 2018

Sunday sees the official opening of Dalavich’s £1.5m hydro scheme

Man found guilty of uttering racist remarks in Oban

April 18, 2018

The incident took place on December 15 of last year

Clampdown on delivery charges is welcomed

April 18, 2018

Adverts which ‘mislead on parcel delivery and surcharge practices’ have been banned.

News in brief from the Islands

April 18, 2018

1	Local produce market gives a taste of Oban16th April
2	Oban duo put cinema on the silver screen16th April
3	Proclaimers fans queue for hours for tickets16th April
4	Islay school in line for top marks16th April
5	A85 to close at Dalmally for five nights13th April

Sport

Lochaber Table Tennis League results

Round-up of the latest Fort William Table Tennis League results.

Lochaber’s McDade secures points win in Glasgow

April 19, 2018

Lochaber Phoenix Boxing Club senior light heavyweight Nathan McDade travelled to Glasgow to take on Barn BC’s John Anderson.

Fort William FC future secure but Highland League status in doubt

April 19, 2018

The club’s Highland League status remains in doubt unless more financial investment is forthcoming.

Atlantis tennis celebration brings pickleball to Oban

April 19, 2018

Junior and adult players invited to Atlantis Leisure’s new courts to help mark its 25th anniversary.

Double up as Harry wins two senior singles tournaments

April 18, 2018

Teenager is now in the top 15 of the Scottish senior rankings table.

Oban Sportive to take place this weekend

April 18, 2018

The sixth annual event is on track to host 200 riders.

Oban’s Green Machine lose to Irvine as ladies prepare for final

April 17, 2018

Rugby: Irvine 47, Oban Lorne 19 – BT West Division 1

Mid Argyll host mini rugby festival

April 17, 2018

The youngsters had a number of wins across the day.

Scottish Cup dream over for Saints

April 17, 2018

‘I’m really proud of the players. Two semi-finals and a quarter final in three seasons is a superb achievement’.

Fort earn point at Wick in week of mixed results

April 17, 2018

Fort William drew away to Wick Academy last Wednesday but followed it up with a home defeat by Formartine.

1	Oban ladies head for Murrayfield final10th April
2	Lochaber lose to Bishopton despite spirited comeback17th April
3	Lochaber duo top Aonach Mor uphill race17th April
4	Fort earn point at Wick in week of mixed results17th April
5	Golf: news from Glencruitten, Taynuilt and Tarbert17th April

Leisure

What’s on in Lochaber

A round-up of events taking place in Lochaber communities.

Museum’s new director helps keep up appearances

April 19, 2018

Oban War and Peace Museum has appointed master tailor and former army man Paul Salt as a new director.

Cinema’s world premiere of Chaplin comedy magic

April 18, 2018

Famous moment when Sir Harry Lauder and Charlie Chaplin met on film will be shown.

Festival Supplement 2018

April 18, 2018

What’s on in and around Oban week 16

April 18, 2018

In partnership with Oban Town Diary and www.bid4oban.co.uk.

Owners urged to keep dogs under control

April 18, 2018

Minister makes appeal following spate of dog attacks on livestock.

This week’s walks – week 16

April 16, 2018

Get out and about with an organised hike.

First Minister invited to Highlands to learn about hares

April 15, 2018

Gamekeepers defend legal management of hares.

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber

April 14, 2018

A few weeks ago I wrote in these columns of an extraordinary man called Alastair Cameron.

Glasgow Letter with Robert Robertson week 15

April 13, 2018

I was deeply saddened to hear last week of the death of Donnie ‘the Hearach’ Campbell.

Opinion

Ready to share Oban’s long and incredible history

Town guides undergo training for their Yellow Badge qualification so they can lead Oban Walking Tours

Islay letter with Hugh Smith

April 19, 2018

Fèis Ìle remains the most ambitious and well supported happening on the island’s social calendar.

Thought for the week – week 15

April 15, 2018

We need to find ways to share the world and its resources together.

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell week 15

April 14, 2018

There was understandable support for Richard Osborn-Brooks following his arrest after a burglar in his home died.

Letters to the editor – week 15

April 14, 2018

Readers offer their views on a range of subjects.

At Random with Martin Laing

April 13, 2018

The Oban Times deputy editor

View from the Chamber week 15

April 13, 2018

International links are becoming ever more important to our business landscape.

Kay McDonald: Get out and enjoy the extra hours of daylight

April 12, 2018

We often don’t appreciate what we have, so let’s change that.

Obituary: Christine Stone OBE

April 12, 2018

Christine Stone left few material possessions, but was richer than most having spent her whole life serving others.

University town project puts Oban on the map

April 11, 2018

The project has taken shape over a couple of years and has 10 organisations involved in an effort to take the vision forward.

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