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Bòrd na Gàidhlig appoints interim chairperson

The Scottish Government has begun the process of recruiting a new chairperson.

Argyll and Lochaber feature on festive television

December 11, 2018

Aadventurer Cameron McNeish travels from the Mull of Kintyre through the Crinan Canal, Loch Awe and Loch Linnhe to Mallaig.

News

Man who peeped into neighbour’s window fined £400

December 11, 2018

Suspect had previously been found guilty of placing a female neighbour in a state of fear and alarm.

News

Oban man fined £500 for speeding

December 10, 2018

Richard Hegyi, 24, of 4e Glenshellach Terrace, Oban, admitted driving at excessive speed on the A85 at Arrivain.

News

What a treat for Oban pensioners

December 10, 2018

Music and seasonal treats were on the menu for Oban pensioners.

Oban

Police files with Sergeant Iain MacNicol week 50

December 10, 2018

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

Oban

Appeal made to speed up street lights repairs

December 10, 2018

‘Ghana fixes lights more quickly than Argyll and Bute’ – Councillor Alastair Redman.

Oban

Isle of Seil gets new mobile site

December 10, 2018

Residents and businesses in Balvicar are among those benefiting from the first 4G site on the island.

1	Cost of agency nurses is a budget-breaking risk factor6th December
2	Firefighters on collection watch6th December
3	Driving instructor condemns safety barriers at Dunbeg junction6th December
4	Remote Mull fears losing nurse to mainland6th December
5	Kay McDonald: Santa will be visiting Oban and he’s got lots of presents6th December

Sport

All Sport

Football

Scottish Cup tie switched to Oban

Other Sports

Records broken at Oban Otters annual gala

December 10, 2018

The recent event saw many impressive performances and club history being made.

Shinty

Rockfield shinty teams’ end of season finale

December 10, 2018

Shinty

Kenny Wotherspoon’s three years at Oban Celtic

December 10, 2018

Sport

Appin’s Aimee wins top sports accolade

December 7, 2018

Aimee Johnston was recently presented with the award for Achievement of the Year.

Sport

Lochaber 10 pin bowling results

December 6, 2018

The latest results from the Lochaber Building Supplies ten pin bowling leagues at the Nevis Centre.

Fort youths unveil new strips

December 6, 2018

Team sportswear courtesy of a donation in honour of the late Kenny Campbell.

Football

Buckie put four past fighting Fort

December 6, 2018

Fort put up a good fight against Buckie Thistle but are no match without a number of important players in the squad.

Young Lochaber boxing stars shine on the road

December 6, 2018

Two of the area’s brightest talents took on their Lanarkshire and Ayrshire counterparts at a showcase event on Friday.

West Highland Wheelers named Club of the Year

December 6, 2018

Club scooped prize at the recent national awards ceremony at Aviemore.

1	Abi scores for Scotland6th December
2	Young Lochaber boxing stars shine on the road6th December
3	West Highland Wheelers named Club of the Year6th December
4	Fort youths unveil new strips6th December
5	Argyll rallyers fly in Fife6th December

Leisure

All Leisure

Outdoors

This week’s walks – week 50

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Nostalgia

Booklet charts Argyll’s First World War commemorations

December 9, 2018

How Argyll and Bute Remembered is a publication which illustrates events staged in the area from 2014 to 2018.

Colonsay Book Festival 2019 line-up announced

December 8, 2018

Ann Cleeves heads up highly anticipated programme at ‘literary lock-in’.

Outdoors

Mountain festival programme revealed

December 8, 2018

Fort William Mountain Festival 2019 has inspiring presentations, adrenaline-filled film screenings, workshops and exhibitions.

‘Steve’ wins competition run by first Hebridean Dark Skies Festival

December 7, 2018

Organised by An Lanntair, the festival will take place on the Isle of Lewis from February 8-21, 2019.

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber week 49

December 7, 2018

Today’s estimated 450 breeding pairs of golden eagles are guarded by stringent legislation and special protection areas.

Gaelic pantomime brings festive magic to schools

December 6, 2018

Pantomime was able to go on tour thanks to funding from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Creative Scotland and HIE.

Fort bookshop hosts biography launch

December 6, 2018

Tomorrow night (Friday), the Highland Bookshop in Fort William will host a launch event for a new biography which tackles mental health issues.

Novel idea from Caol crime writer

December 6, 2018

From Braveheart to Harry Potter, the West Highlands has provided the backdrop for some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster movies.

Outdoors

Volunteers Make a Difference on Loch Lomondside

December 6, 2018

Good weather blessed the efforts by volunteers to open up views along a stretch of the busy A82.

Opinion

All Opinion

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell week 49

As many of us enjoy the fellowship and plenty of Christmas, perhaps we can spare a thought, and maybe aid, to those who have nothing.

MacPhail: inspired by Fury’s fighting spirit

December 8, 2018

Boxer’s comeback from the depths of depression, ill health and deprivation is inspiring and grabbed my attention.

At random with Martin Laing week 49

December 7, 2018

The Oban Times deputy editor is drawn into the spirit of Christmas.

Letters

Letters to the Editor – week 49

December 7, 2018

View from the Chamber week 49

December 6, 2018

Spend at a business that’s a member of Lochaber Chamber of Commerce to be in with a chance to win £100.

Kay McDonald: Santa will be visiting Oban and he’s got lots of presents

December 6, 2018

I can’t wait for this weekend because I get to be an elf again.

Glasgow Letter – week 49

December 6, 2018

Robert Robertson

At random with Martin Laing week 48

November 30, 2018

The Oban Times deputy editor highlights a problem that poses a health risk.

Letters

Letters to the editor week 48

November 30, 2018

Readers offer their opinions on a range of issues.