Council plans tax rise to plug £8m budget gap
A budget gap of nearly £8million is projected by Argyll and Bute Council in the next financial year, a report has revealed, with a proposed three per cent increase in council tax
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The Barra Boy
The author of a tartan noir crime novel about a dark secret on Barra is giving book talks on the island and in Oban in August
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Oban harbour concerns raised at council
Concerns have been raised over the consultation process and governance plans for the future of Oban Bay
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Unanimous backing for Oban pier extension
Plans to start a business case to extend Oban’s North Pier have won the approval of councillors for the town
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Top of the crop Allan shortlisted for hairdressing ‘Oscars’
Oban hairdresser Allan Mckechnie could be on his way to bringing home a top stylist title, previously won by the likes of Trevor Sorbie, Nicky Clarke, John Frieda, Charles Worthington and Umberto Giannini
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Show brings you best of Bunessan and beyond
With all the usual livestock classes, other attractions at tomorrow’s show (August 5) will include The Drakes of Hazard, Chainsaw Pete, Mull & Iona Pipe Band, vintage cars, storytelling, local crafts and arts and much more.
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Eddi Reader comes to Oban to celebrate 40 years on stage
The highly celebrated singer will commemorate four decades in the industry with performances across the country – including at Oban’s Corran Halls this September.
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Fundraiser Donna crosses charity challenge line in Oban
Oban’s RNLI lifeboat station was the finishing line for fundraiser Donna Fryer, who completed the charity’s Run 100k in July challenge on Saturday, before the crew was called to rescue kayakers in trouble
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Imperial War Museum lists Ganavan mural
The colourful mural, painted on a gable-end wall in Ganavan Sands car park, is now recognised on the Imperial War Museum’s own War Memorial Register.