Croftless Crofter: Nic Goddard
The rewards of the time spent outside are also worth pausing to acknowledge when they come.
Lochaber
Lochaber
Councils warn of ‘bankruptcy’ risk without more funding
Local authorities are at risk of bankruptcy if funding from the Scottish government is not improved, council leaders said
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New pay deal for Northern Lighthouse Board workers
Around 40 Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) workers have secured a pay rise after an unanimous vote by Unite the Union members.
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Alcohol played role in Little Minch ship grounding
A report has found that alcohol played a role in an incident that saw a 5,344 tonne cargo ship ran aground near the Isle of Skye.
Lochaber
APPRECIATION: Dr John Adamson of Kyle
The passing of Dr John Adamson, on November 11 at the age of 87, is indeed a huge and sad loss to Kyle and Lochalsh, the communities which he served as a dedicated and highly respected general practitioner for almost 30 years.
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Vote to name new Little Minch ferries
A public vote to name the two new ferries that will serve the Isle of Harris and North Uist has been launched.
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Invergarry pupils hold speed limit demonstration
Pupils at Invergarry Primary School held a roadside demonstration recently as part of their campaign to cut the speed limit through their village.
Districts
Festive fair returns to Kentallen and Duror
The Kentallen & Duror Community Centre will be hosting their annual Arts and Crafts Fair later this week.
Districts
Care group enlighten Rotarians on community car scheme
Allison Kane and Laura McKenzie from Care Lochaber spoke at a recent business lunch meeting.
Leisure
Hoolie in the Hydro
One month until biggest single night of traditional music as Hoolie in the Hydro breaks own sales records
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Clear cut case for Fort William law firm
On presenting the award, judges highlighted that they were impressed with MacPhee and Partners’ versatility, embracing technology, promoting wellbeing and demonstrating clear growth.
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College launches survey on learning needs of Ardnamurchan communities
Kendra Turnbull, an Ardgour resident and Project Officer for the Centre for Recreation and Tourism at UHI North, West and Hebrides, will be carrying out research over the coming months.
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Argyll and Western Isles councils receive £20 million
Argyll & Bute Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have received £20 million each in UK Government Levelling Up funding.
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Santa’s Elves competition: winners revealed
This year’s competition – to compose a four-line message or poem for inside a Christmas card from Lochaber – was open to all 5 to 10 year olds living in the area.
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Chancellor announces £20M for Corran Ferry
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has allocated £20 million from the Inverness & Highland City Region Deal to fund “essential landside infrastructure improvements for the Corran Ferry”