And the winner by a whisker is …
An Argyll business is running a competition to raise funds for charity – with a bearded twist!
Oban
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Oban event to promote culture and business collaboration
Cultural organisations from across Argyll and Bute are invited to attend the latest in a series of interactive workshops.
Lochaber
Appeal after bagpipes stolen
The instrument and its case were stolen from a car parked outside a house on the village’s Main Street between 6pm and 7pm on Saturday (September 23).
Oban
Western Isles appoints new health board chairman
Councillor Kenny John Macleod has been appointed new chief of the Integration Joint Board.
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Argyll and Bute to be part of largest military exercise in Europe
Fourteen nations will take part, bringing ships, aircraft and troops to military ranges across the country and to maritime exercise areas off the west and north coasts of Scotland.
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Under-fives playpark now open for fun!
The park cost around £95,000, which was raised by the Friends of Oban Community Playpark.
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Dunbeg activist demands 40mph limit on A85
Community council member says there should be a reduction to the speed limit on Oban to Connel road.
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A piece of Oban history – for just £500
What would you do with a 132-year-old Victorian church bell?
Oban
Six months for Oban man who spat on woman
Andrei Tsilikin found guilty of the assault when he appeared at Oban Sheriff Court.
Oban
Agencies probe reports of asbestos on Seil streets
Council inspector finds only flecks of paint and says no further action required.
Lochaber
Glencoe shepherd saves pensioner from cliff fall
Quick-thinking Paolo Berardelli grabbed unconscious man before he rolled over sheer drop onto boulders.
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Shortage of carers in Oban sees crisis worsen for vulnerable people
Vulnerable people in Oban have been left without help and the problem is being put down to lack of staff.
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Oban safety fears to be addressed by developers
A fence will be positioned at the bottom of the rock face to deter members of the public from using the route.
Oban
Oban lifeboat lands £2,000 from charity event
Sea Kayak Race has now donated more than £16,000 since starting in 2010.
Oban
Police files with Sergeant Chris Edwards
A round-up of incidents responded to by officers in the Oban area.