Dailly dump Dookers out of West of Scotland cup

Drummer snares record sixth world title in a row

Steven McWhirter, lead drummer with Inveraray and District Pipe Band,

Healthy Hallowe’en treat at pharmacy

AS HALLOWE’EN approaches, Argyll Pharmacy in Lochgilphead was asking customers

Overnight road closures at Lochgair

RESURFACING works on the A83 are due to start on

A83 roadworks start – but are they in the right place?

AS WORK began on Monday to resurface a section of

Three-weekly bin collection starts

LEAFLETS detailing revised refuse and recycling services have been dropping

Speeding fine

A 33-YEAR-OLD man was stopped by police on Tuesday October

Theft of car

BETWEEN 8am and 10am on Thursday October 20, a car

Car vandalised

BETWEEN 10pm on Wednesday October 19 and 8am the following

Double trouble

ON THURSDAY October 20, a vehicle was stopped at around

Batteries theft

AT SOME point between October 8 and October 21, an

Vehicle seized

SHORTLY before 6pm on Saturday October 22 on Argyll Street,

‘No plans to review’ Ardrishaig care home

ARGYLL and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership has said

Argyll branches safe as jobs go at Travis Perkins merchants

JOBS in Lochgilphead and Oban appear to be secure despite

Thrilling Tarbert Book Festival in prospect

THE HEADLINE grabbing attraction at this year’s three-day Tarbert Book

Army strikes to create Mid Argyll reserve platoon

THE ARMY is wasting little time as it looks to

Argyll firms meet the Princess Royal

TWO Argyll food companies met the Princess Royal when she

Friendly pink Friday at the library

Last Friday, Lochgilphead library demonstrated just how far these establishments

Tarbert pub turns pink for charity

THE CORNER House in Tarbert was the venue for an

Help ACHA and win a new TV

TENANTS could win a new TV next month by taking

Improving short breaks for disabled children and families

A WORKSHOP in Lochgilphead next week will offer advice to

Auchindrain stop for Glasgow young carers

IT WAS a walk on the wild side for a

Personal development inspired by drovers

THE Scottish cattle drovers were a key part of Highland

An early sprinkling of Christmas in Lochgilphead

A FESTIVE favourite will have a more snug and cosy

Name a Tarbert boat, win a cash prize

GET A name for yourself by naming a smart Tarbert-built

Could you play a role in Argyll drama festival future?

AN UNDOUBTED highlight of the social scene each year is

Home grant leads to Dunoon celebration

A PARTY was held in Dunoon last week at a

Sparkling fun at Tarbert fireworks

TARBERT’S fireworks display this year will be held on Friday

Mark of respect this weekend for war dead

A PEAL of bells, half muffled, will be rung in

Seven years of Gambian first aid – all the way from Argyll

AN ARGYLL charity has grown more than a little since

Ignite artwork to explode throughout Lochgilphead

LOCHGILPHEAD will explode in fantastic displays of light-inspired artwork next

Unlocking Argyll’s business potential

NEW WORKSHOPS have been added to Argyll Enterprise Week in

Older people of Kintyre, do you think Shopper-Aide can help you?

Established in 2011, Shopper-Aide is a charity organisation providing grocery

The right road repairs

WITH dwindling budgets and an increasingly wet Argyll climate to

Drumming up praise

CONGRATULATIONS to Steven McWhirter on his unprecedented achievement in winning

Tragic loss

THE thoughts and heartfelt condolences of everyone at the Argyllshire

Stillbirth and miscarriage – breaking taboo

I was pleased recently to meet with Ian Davidson, president

Great original music showcased at first O MAMA

A BUOYANT atmosphere at the inaugural O MAMA was boosted

A super-cool way to unwind after the fireworks

AS THE excitement of bonfire and fireworks subsides in Lochgilphead,

Meet Jamie - he’s quite a ‘guy’...

Meet Jamie, who doesn’t expect to be staying too long

Remember, remember the fifth of November

SPARKS will fly at this year’s Mid Argyll Round Table

Dairy firm lifts milk price

FIRST Milk, which owns Campbeltown Creamery, has announced a milk

Brexit high on NFU Scotland agenda

THE SECRETARY of State for Scotland speaks at the NFU

One million Scottish homes could save £300million by switching supplier

Big Energy Saving Week calls on households to take control of energy spend

Seeking impartial advice about installing a renewables system? Speak to Home Energy Scotland

The Scottish weather may be mixed, as this summer has

Food + Art = Fun

Making food a lot more fun is a great way

Kids in the kitchen

Cooking together can be a delicious learning experience for both children and parents

Are you eligible for the flu vaccination?

Anyone who suffers from a health condition, who is pregnant or who is 65 and over should get the flu vaccine

Kintyre Youth Enquiry Service

– supporting and working with young people in Kintyre

Get Sporty Get Active Get Talking!

Your guide to clubs, classes, groups and children’s activities throughout Argyll

Supporti ng families throughout Argyll & Bute

Family Mediati on Argyll & Bute is a not-for-profit organisati

Hardship support is available to tenants

ARGYLL NET WORKS is a part government-funded project supported by West Highland Housing Association, Fyne Homes and Dunbritton Housing Association:

Are you crafty?

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) are

Taking care of an elderly parent or relative …

This can prove to be a very challenging ti me,

Active Schools’ Gillian Walker encourages others to ‘share your sport’

ACTIVE Schools, the partnership between local government and sportscotland, is on the look out for more volunteers to become part of one of the most innovative movements within primary and secondary pupils lives in decades

What’s on Mid Argyll

Tarbert Christmas Fair and Christmas light switch on Friday 2

Royal National Mod in Focus

THE Deputy First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, MSP, came

Raibert presents medal

RAIBERT MacCallum, from Kintyre has attended more Royal National Mòd

Enterprise week is proving popular

With a huge range of events happening for Argyll Enterprise

Dragon’s Den money up for grabs

On Thursday November 3 there will be a ‘Focus on

Workshops that are well worth a look

Argyll Enterprise Week offers exciti ng events around the digital

Thought for the Week

IT WAS the most beautiful day. Tarbert was bathed in

Fun time with fungi

EXPERTS were on hand for the Heart of Argyll Wildlife

Cowal Way a ‘great trail’

THE Cowal Way long distance path has been handed a

Wearing it blue for Hannah in Lochgilphead

TESCO staff in Lochgilphead have been raising funds to send

Charity at the double in Mid Argyll Hospital

A DOUBLE header for charity will be held this morning

MACCALLUM

Stuart and Alison are delighted to announce the birth of

MACCORGUODALE STEWART

At the Thistle Restaurant, Oban, by William Courtland B Smith,

CAIRNS

- Peacefully, at the Campbeltown Hospital, on October 25, 2016,

GALBRAITH

Suddenly, at the Campbeltown Hospital, on October 21, 2016, Margaret

MCNICOL

- On October 19, 2016, peacefully, at Mid Argyll Hospital,

WEMYSS

Suddenly, at Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, on October 20, 2016, Peter

WILSON

Tragically at his home, Tigh an Truain, Kilmichael Glassary, Lewis

ARKELL

- In loving memory of a dear husband, dad and

BRIDGEWATER

In loving memory of Mark, a wonderful son and brother,

MACKINNON

- In loving memory of our dear Auntie Morag, who

MACKINNON

MCLEAN

In loving memory of Louise Jane McLean, passed away October

Enthusiasts urged to nominate sailors for annual awards

YACHTING enthusiasts are asked to nominate their heroes for an

Daltote hunter trials held in glorious autumn weather

COMPETITORS were treated to a glorious sunny autumn day for

Red Star thrash Inverclyde in cup upset

Magnificent seven against premier league opposition

Half-time entertainment from budding Ronaldo

STRAIGHT on to the pitch with dad at the break

Sports club lottery draws

THE numbers in this week’s Tarbert Football Club lottery were