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Oban

Mull pub badly damaged by fire

Fire crews were called to the blaze at Macgochans Bar and Restaurant in the early hours of this morning.

Oban

Oban lifeboat evacuates passenger from cruise vessel

May 24, 2019

Casualty is airlifted to hospital in Glasgow.

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Motorcyclist dies after A85 crash

May 24, 2019

Police enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of last night’s fatality

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Oban

New third sector group holds first meeting

May 24, 2019

Organisations which provide health and wellbeing services to adults in Argyll are invited to inaugural meeting.

News

Tiree businessman looks to claw back some profit

May 23, 2019

Eureka moment led to construction of the UK’s first lobster vending machine

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New exhibition looks at a world in flux

May 23, 2019

The farthest point, the limit of any journey is Ultima Thule, a new exhibition opening at An Tobar Gallery next month.

News

Accommodation is Oban’s main issue for finding staff

May 23, 2019

James Anderson, manager at the Perle Oban, is finding it tough to fill at least seven positions

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Model look for seafood shack John

May 23, 2019

Luxury brand picks hardy heroes to be the face of its latest fashion campaign

1	BOWFest cancelled due to funding shortfall15th January
2	No update to Oban playpark saga15th January
3	National Galleries of Scotland launches updated Gaelic Language Plan15th January
4	Oban’s Liz celebrates Tesco trolley win14th January
5	Litter picked from Tesco car park in aid of charity14th January

Sport

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Lochaber

Hometown hero Parton sets sights on World Cup

Parton finished just four places behind defending Downhill World Champion Rachel Atherton at the recent UK nationals.

Sport

Table tennis club enjoys end of season awards night

May 23, 2019

The ceremony took place at Nevis Centre.

Sport

Golfers and non golfers team up at Craignure

May 21, 2019

New competition encourages all-inclusive entry.

Sport

Lochaber 10-pin bowling single league results

May 16, 2019

Sport

Lochaber rugby juniors impress at Isle of Mull festival

May 15, 2019

Lochaber Rugby Club youngsters youngsters put on a great display of rugby at the tournament.

Shinty

Bob makes cup draw after British Masters heroics

May 14, 2019

Shinty

Dabill ends Lampkin’s reign at Scottish Six Days Trial

May 13, 2019

The duo went into the final day separated by just two marks.

Lochaber

Scottish Six Days Trial: Day 4

May 10, 2019

There was no change in the lead in the 2019 Scottish Six Days Trial after day four yesterday (Thursday) as both James Dabill (Beta) and Dougie Lampkin (Vertigo) completed the 30 observed sections without dropping a single mark.

Lochaber

Scottish Six Days Trial Day 3

May 9, 2019

James Dabill (Beta) retained his lead in the 2019 Scottish Six Days Trial as the prestigious Edinburgh and District Motor Club’s event reached the half way stage yesterday (Wednesday) evening, surviving his early start day with a loss of just two marks, his first of the week.

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

An evening of chat and chips with Alan McGee

May 21, 2019

Record labels, business, relationships and politics are all topics

Outdoors

Drivers warned to watch out for deer

May 20, 2019

Risk of collisions with animals increases sharply in May and June.

Outdoors

This week’s walks 23.05.19

May 20, 2019

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Leisure

Mull songwriter launches new EP

May 18, 2019

Sam Hird releases five songs on Tob Records

Leisure

Dìleab EP due out this summer

May 17, 2019

Dìleab EP Due out this summer

Columnists

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber 16.05.19

May 17, 2019

Fixed link across Corran Narrows would be a bridge too far.

Leisure

Letters

Letters to the editor 23.05.19

May 24, 2019

Readers offer their opinions on a range of subjects.

Columnists

MacPhail – 23.5.19

May 23, 2019

Columnists

Oban Pride is simply fantastic

May 23, 2019

I have to start by saying a massive well done to those who organised the first Oban Pride.

Columnists

Allan Campbell: Beachd Ailein – 23.5.19

May 23, 2019

Columnists

A Cry for the Wild by Holly Gillibrand

May 23, 2019

A Cry for the Wild by Holly Gillibrand

Columnists

At random with Martin Laing 16.05.19

May 17, 2019

The Oban Times deputy editor sings the praises of Oban Saints.

Letters

Letters to the editor 16.05.19

May 17, 2019

Readers voice their opinions on a range of issues.

Columnists

Stunning Oban is looking at its best

May 16, 2019

Drawing into Oban just as the sun is setting could almost make you cry it’s so lovely.