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Calls for ‘more respect’ after bikers set up camp at Commando Memorial
Asked if they were aware of the campsite, a spokesperson for Police Scotland said officers have been made aware of complaints around a group camping at the Commando Memorial.
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Spean Bridge communities explore active travel link
Those behind the scheme say they are are hoping to make an application to active travel charity, SUSTRANS, for a feasibility study.
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Fears some eligible children may be missing out on free school meals
Around 4,500 pupils in Highland are receiving fortnightly vouchers to the equivalent of £15 per pupil, per week. This includes an average weekly increase of 50 pupils each week since lockdown began, according to Highland Council.
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Heroes of St Valery honoured at Commando Memorial event
The new march, Heroes of St Valery, which was was composed by one of the Scottish soldiers captured by the Germans, Pipe Major Donald MacLean, was performed by an estimated 500 pipers around the world to mark the anniversary
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Poignant image of Commando Memorial taken ahead of VE Day anniversary
The monument was designed by Scott Sutherland and unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Motherand.
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Stream of water bills for centuries-old Kilmonivaig Church still flowing
Over two years ago, the Lochaber Times documented church treasurer John Fotheringham’s long-running battle with Business Stream after it issued the church trustees with water bills for a non-existent water supply.
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Over 1,000 items of essential supplies now delivered in Spean Bridge area
The local SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incoprorated Organisation) has received a generous donation of £5,000 from the Lund Trust to support its local response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the Scottish Government’s Supporting Communities Fund.
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Lochaber Lockdown Legends: Liam and Marianne Fraser-Stewart
After setting up a local community support group, Liam and Marianne were joined by dozens of other local residents wanting to offer their volunteering services.
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Spean Bridge residents take up the lockdown Scarecrow Challenge
A number of Spean Bridge homes are currently decorated with colourful scarecrows.