Now available in digital format, The Oban Times has been bringing its readers all of the most up to date coverage of the West Highlands and Islands of Scotland for over 150 years. Reporting issues from the Mull of Kintyre to Kyle of Lochalsh on the mainland, to the Inner and Outer Hebridean Islands with Argyll and Lochaber at its heartlands.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in The Oban Times & Lochaber Times 12th January 2017.
MSP vows to fight on over house gaff
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MSP Michael Russell has vowed to continue to fight an ‘injustice’ against ‘blameless’ Ann Colthart, after a council planning mistake meant a house was built too close to her Connel ho...
Dog walkers given warning at airport
DOG walkers are being asked to make sure they are keeping a close watch of their pets after a dog became unwell near to Oban Airport. An Argyll and Bute Council spokeswoman said: ‘Although there is n...
Body on beach yet to be identified
A BODY has been found on the shore at Ardmucknish Bay near Benderloch. The discovery was made at around 12.20pm on Thursday January 5. Police inquiries are ongoing to establish the identity of the pe...
Investors fear for town’s gin future
A PENSIONER fears his savings have been lost after he invested in a company called McCaigs Distillery, which launched an online crowd funding appeal late last year. After investing £2,500 in the firm...
Community groups can apply for funds
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GROUPS across Argyll and Bute and Lochaber that aim to change their communities for the better are being sought for grant funding from Esh Border Construction, part of Esh Group. The ...