Argyll and Bute aims to reduce landfill waste
The council agreed that it needs a waste strategy that meets government regulations
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Dunbeg’s SAMS welcomes cycling initiative
Cycling Scotland has awarded over £600,000 to encourage commuters to get on their bikes.
Lochaber
Tobermory lifeboat visits high school
Pupils learned about the lifeboat’s capabilities and how to stay safe by the water.
Business
Mum rises to the top with village business
The village shop and Room at the Top coffee shop provide groceries, as well a range of local produce, homemade cakes and pies.
Lochaber
Kinlochleven bus timetable remains uncertain
Councillor MacLean is now asking officials and Shiel Buses if the last bus can be extended to 9pm.
Lochaber
Fort man placed on year-long supervision order after dad assault
A year-long supervision order was imposed on a Fort William man who had admitted assaulting his own father in an attack that saw him put his arm round the older man’s throat and compress it.
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Seil couple’s petition to ban acoustic deterrent devices is backed by thousands
David and Jean Ainsley said the devices used by salmon farms harm porpoises, dolphins and whales.
Lochaber
High Life Highland in talks to take over Nevis Centre operation
The 28-year-old building could be run by High Life Highland in the near future.
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Oban mum’s snug fix for loose shoes heads to the US
Oban mum set to take America by storm with quick fix to ill-fitting footwear.
Lochaber
Fort William Lodge to celebrate 275th anniversary
Members of the lodge will parade from the Masonic Hall at 11am to the Duncansburgh MacIntosh Church for a ceremony.
Lochaber
Fort man to do 150 hours of unpaid work for growing cannabis
A sheriff sentenced a Fort William to 150 hours of unpaid work in the community after police found cannabis plants growing in a cupboard.
Lochaber
Fort man fined for possession of drugs
Possession of ecstasy, cannabis and diazepam saw a Fort William man fined £200 at the town’s sheriff court last week.
Lochaber
1960s photograph boosts plans for old Fort visitor centre
New evidence might be enough to allow the old fort to be excavated to make way for a new visitor centre in future.
Lochaber
Man in court after threatening Fort pub staff
Man admitted threatening violence and to damage property, as well as attempting to bite a police officer.
Lochaber
Boundary changes an ‘outrageous attack on Highland democracy’
Ian Blackford MP said the proposals show an ‘utter contempt’ for the practicalities of life in the Highlands and Islands.
Lochaber
Sheriff hears Fort man owed £1,470 in unpaid fines
A Fort William man who had £1,470 in outstanding unpaid fines, appeared at the town’s sheriff court last week.
Lochaber
Highland Council appoint new chief executive
Donna Manson has been appointed the new chief executive of Highland Council.