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100,000TH ELECTRIC VEHICLE

• Renault has handed over the keys to its 100,000th electric car, a ZOE, in the Norwegian capital of Oslo, today.

• A pioneer of all-electric vehicles, Renault is the European leader with 27 per cent market share for electric cars.

FIVE years after the launch of its first electric vehicle, Renault has handed over the keys to its 100,000th electric car customer.

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Front Page
Argyll care plan bucks national trend of failure
APPIN and Lismore have struck on previously untapped resources to
All smiles: young people shine at Mull Mòd
Oban High School pupils were all aboard for a stunning
Cancer patients to access live events
PALLIATIVE care patients in Oban will not be left hanging
A case of mistaken identity explained
MR IAIN MacIntyre, of Oban, has asked The Oban Times
Expert: residents should be happy
A LEADING housing expert for the Highlands has said residents
NEWS
Argyll teenager off to Canada event
A YOUNG man from Argyll and Bute has been chosen
Charity now feeds more than 1m
DALMALLY-BASED charity Mary’s Meals has announced it is now reaching
Land-ownership campaign goes on
THE Scottish Government said it is ‘pushing ahead’ with its
They’re gin the money in a spirited island business
THREE women from Jura have started the island’s second distillery
Luxurious cruiser ties up at Oban’s North Pier
IT CARRIES 89 passengers, has 60 crew members and offers
Hugh Smith’s letter from Islay
ON A hillside overlooking the picturesque Kilchiaran Bay on the
Dance school is on course
BALLET WEST, the dance school based in Taynuilt, has forged
Two are rescued from loch
TWO people were rescued from Loch Etive on Friday after
£1.8m in funds for farmers
A £1.8 MILLION fund is now available for young farmers
Let’s keep as many hospital services as possible in Oban
Lorn and Islands Hospital is under pressure as never before. Today The Oban Times launches a campaign to fight for services to be retained and restored. Kieron Green, chairman of the joint board, outlines his priorities
Kids thrilled at island adventure
IT WAS all excitement and smiles for the primary six
Youth, 16, had drugs hidden in underwear
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy is awaiting sentence for bringing ecstasy into
Have your say: what do you think of the Oban town centre refurbishment project?
Mark Ellis, 54, from Oban said: ‘It [the street] was
Ulva Ferry up housing award
ULVA Ferry Housing Project on Mull has been nominated for
Former prisoners drive home housing message
FORMER users of the criminal justice system showed Argyll and
Heritage is put in the spotlight
PEOPLE in Oban and the surrounding areas have the chance
‘Incompetent’ BT slammed over charity telephone line
AN EXASPERATED Crianlarich charity says BT ‘should be ashamed’ for
Website is slammed over road safety fears
A GERMAN website encouraging motorcyclists to take part in a
Couple’s anger over hungry sheep
A MAN in Oban is losing sleep counting the number
Islay will be home to tidal energy initiative
THE Sound of Islay will be the home to the
Objections flood in over house built in wrong place
AN ATTEMPT to fix a planning mistake which led to
Argyll volunteers wanted to serve on children’s panel
PEOPLE in Argyll and Bute are being urged to apply
Raeanne is heading for the frozen south
A DUNBEG scientist is the only Scot to be selected
Traffic ‘chaos’ as 800 bikes clash with shinty showpiece
MOTORISTS are being warned of ‘delays, frustration and chaos’ as
Work starts on construction of new Gaelic school on Skye
A MAJOR milestone in the development of Gaelic language in
Two blossom at produce show
TWO of the top winners at the Glengarry produce show
How many pennies would you spend?
THE HIGHLAND Council wants to know how much people will
Villagers worried over ‘dense’ housing development proposal
A SPEAN BRIDGE housing development that has been on the
Mallaig goes wild about new food festival
MALLAIG cooked up a storm at the weekend, as the
Bids flood in for clubs funding
A WHOPPING 71 Lochaber groups, clubs and projects have made
Store applies to enlarge kiosk
MORRISONS supermarket is hoping to extend its petrol station kiosk
Motorists warned of A82 disruption
EMERGENCY roadworks will take place north of Fort William, starting
Volunteers are needed for Mòd
VOLUNTEERS to play a crucial part in Mòd nan Eilean
Theft from Gaelic School in Caol
POLICE are investigating the theft of a security light from
Drivers told to be courteous on road
COMPLAINTS regarding people driving around Fort William in an inconsiderate
Cyclists urged to be safe for winter
WITH the nights getting darker earlier, police would like to
Attacker failed to do community service
A MAN found guilty of assaulting two 14-year-old boys has
Delight for community school building
THE BOARD of directors given the ‘green light’ to build
Wyvex Media/ Scottish Provincial Press announcement
WYVEX MEDIA and Scottish Provincial Press are delighted to confirm
Corpach in Bloom winners celebrate
Treasures of the Earth Trophy for most points in flowers
Skilful Glengarry gardeners a cutting above
POOR summer weather didn’t stop skilful gardeners at this year’s
Warranty warning for heart patients
NHS HIGHLAND has been alerted to a scam targeting cardiology
Telephone scams rife in Highlands
POLICE have issued a warning to people in the Highlands
Views sought on child poverty bill
AROUND one in five children in the Western Isles is
Oban Saints’ youth results and FIxtures
LAST weekend’s results: Singer Community 3, Under-13s 4. Scoring for
Narrow defeat for Isle of Mull
THE ISLE of Mull rugby team narrowly lost out after
Work starts on construction of new Gaelic school on Skye
A MAJOR milestone in the development of Gaelic language in
Two blossom at produce show
TWO of the top winners at the Glengarry produce show
How many pennies would you spend?
THE HIGHLAND Council wants to know how much people will
Traffic wardens to wear cameras
HIGHLAND traffic wardens could be fitted with ‘bodyworn video cameras’
Villagers worried over ‘dense’ housing development proposal
A SPEAN BRIDGE housing development that has been on the
Mallaig goes wild about new food festival
MALLAIG cooked up a storm at the weekend, as the
Bids flood in for clubs funding
A WHOPPING 71 Lochaber groups, clubs and projects have made
Store applies to enlarge kiosk
MORRISONS supermarket is hoping to extend its petrol station kiosk
Motorists warned of A82 disruption
EMERGENCY roadworks will take place north of Fort William, starting
Volunteers are needed for Mòd
VOLUNTEERS to play a crucial part in Mòd nan Eilean
Theft from Gaelic School in Caol
POLICE are investigating the theft of a security light from
Drivers told to be courteous on road
COMPLAINTS regarding people driving around Fort William in an inconsiderate
Cyclists urged to be safe for winter
WITH the nights getting darker earlier, police would like to
Attacker failed to do community service
A MAN found guilty of assaulting two 14-year-old boys has
Delight for community school building
THE BOARD of directors given the ‘green light’ to build
Wyvex Media/ Scottish Provincial Press announcement
WYVEX MEDIA and Scottish Provincial Press are delighted to confirm
Corpach in Bloom winners celebrate
Treasures of the Earth Trophy for most points in flowers
Skilful Glengarry gardeners a cutting above
POOR summer weather didn’t stop skilful gardeners at this year’s
Warranty warning for heart patients
NHS HIGHLAND has been alerted to a scam targeting cardiology
Telephone scams rife in Highlands
POLICE have issued a warning to people in the Highlands
Views sought on child poverty bill
AROUND one in five children in the Western Isles is
Argyll care plan bucks national trend of failure
APPIN and Lismore have struck on previously untapped resources to
All smiles: young people shine at Mull Mòd
Oban High School pupils were all aboard for a stunning
Cancer patients to access live events
PALLIATIVE care patients in Oban will not be left hanging
A case of mistaken identity explained
MR IAIN MacIntyre, of Oban, has asked The Oban Times
Let’s keep as many hospital services as possible in Oban
HAVING been elected as a councillor this year, I was
Kids thrilled at island adventure
IT WAS all excitement and smiles for the primary six
Youth, 16, had drugs hidden in underwear
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy is awaiting sentence for bringing ecstasy into
Have your say: what do you think of the Oban town centre refurbishment project?
Mark Ellis, 54, from Oban said: ‘It [the street] was
Ulva Ferry up housing award
ULVA Ferry Housing Project on Mull has been nominated for
Former prisoners drive home housing message
FORMER users of the criminal justice system showed Argyll and
Heritage is put in the spotlight
PEOPLE in Oban and the surrounding areas have the chance
Objections flood in over house built in wrong place
AN ATTEMPT to fix a planning mistake which led to
Argyll volunteers wanted to serve on children’s panel
PEOPLE in Argyll and Bute are being urged to apply
Raeanne is heading for the frozen south
A DUNBEG scientist is the only Scot to be selected
DISTRICTS
Lewis
A LOCHABER nature reserve has been shortlisted for a prestigious
Highlands
Highland Hospice and University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Taynuilt
BT HAS marked for removal the two Taynuilt village phone
Sleat
CONSTITUENTS in Sleat are being urged to show support for
Lifeboat lands cash windfall
THIS year’s annual Oban Sea Kayak Race around Kerrera has
Isle of Seil
EASDALE’s branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland held its
North Connel
HARMONY singing workshops run by Scotland Sings return next month
Ardelve
RESURFACING work is currently being carried out on the A87
Heartened by historic returns
Books are all very well but with so little local
FEATURE
KEEPING OUR NATION SAFE
THOUSANDS of organisati ons across the UK will work together
LETTERS
Viewpoint
This week, The Oban Times is launching a campaign to
Glasgow Letter
CEÒL is Craic’s Oidhche Americana, which takes place on Friday
Why won’t the SNP upgrade crucial A82?
In the last weeks of August, we saw Kate Forbes
Nothing has been done for vital road
I would like to draw readers’ attention to the Thirrë-Kalimash
What are savings from sacking librarians?
I was intrigued by this statement from Argyll and Bute
Government should act now over Brexit
Once again proving that they have scant regard for democracy,
SNP should listen to the electorate
John Swinney has recently revealed the named person scheme would
Is this the pot calling the kettle black?
International Trade Secretary Liam Fox is reported as saying that
Beachd Ailein
BIDH GÀIDHEIL TOILICHTE FHAICINN gum bheil riochdairean bho gach pàrtaidh
LEISURE
Mull Provincial Mòd shines like a light amid the storms
IT WAS two days to remember from the competitions and
Arena
It is valuable to contemplate the circumstances that give moments
Bodach
Crofting and the desires of Donald Burgess
BUSINESS
Making most of Best of the West
A GRAPHIC designer who creates and sells bespoke hand-bound books
Inn is shortlisted for national green award
THE Glenuig Inn on the Sound of Arisaig has been
Cafe honoured for organic food
A SKYE cafe has received recognition for its use of
Haulage firms announce merger
FERGUSON Transport continues to grow with the recent purchase of
Meet the team at Hire and Supplies
IF THERE’S one thing that sets the team at Hire
FARMING
Dalmally sale of lambs is largest seen for 20 years
LADY Claire Macdonald witnessed an impressive 10,882 entries at United
From the markets
United Auctions held their annual show and sale of blackface
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS
CAMERON
On August - 24, 2016, peacefully, at Mid Argyll Hospital
CLARK
After a short illness, Neil passed away as he wanted,
GALBRAITH
Lynn, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at Lorn and Islands
GILLIES
Peacefully, at the Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban, on September
MACDONALD
Jean née Blair. Peacefully, on September 7, 2016. Beloved wife
MACDOUGALL
Peacefully,at the Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban, on September 11,
MACNEILL
Peacefully at Islay Hospital on September 9, 2016, aged 81
McCOWAN
Suddenly, but peacefully at home, Gallanach Road, Oban, on Monday
SIMMONS
Peacefully at the Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban on September
CAMPBELL
In loving memory of my husband, our dad and grandad
FAGERVOLD
MACCORQUODALE
The tears in my eyes are hidden My face is
MACCUISH
You are always in our thoughts and forever in our
MACCUISH
MACCUISH
- Bobby. Ten year have passed but not a day
MACDONALD
Remembering with love our beloved father and papa, Douglas MacDonald,
MACDOUGALL
- Linda.Two years have come and gone but the memories
MACDOUGALL
- Treasured memories of Callum, a dearly loved husband, father
MACDOUGALL
Remembering with love, our dad and grampy Callum, who died
MACQUARRIE
MORRISON
-Cherished memories of Sandy, a dear husband, father and papa,
Humanist Society Scotland seeks review of decision by ministers
HUMANIST Society Scotland (HSS) is to seek a judicial review
Catholic bishops discuss homelessness
REPRESENTATIVES of Scottish Churches Housing Action met the Bishops’ Conference
SPORT
Camanachd
Newtonmore and Oban Camanachd meet in the 109th Camanachd Cup
McPhee labours to 20th at Misano
CONNEL’S John McPhee was able to secure a 20th place
Make your way to Stornoway!
ALISTER MacArthur from Lochgilphead and Tarbert’s Chris Robertson took their
Inter-district under-14 and under-17 trial games held at Inveraray
ON SUNDAY September 4 players from across the South area
Away win for Argyll and Bute
ARGYLL and Bute RFC travelled away from home on Saturday
Lucky Ned Pepper takes the honours in round Shuna race
LIGHT conditions did not provide the most auspicious start for
Youth rugby round-up
Oban’s under-18 side played their second home game of the
Glencruitten
THE medal finals were held at Glencruitten on Saturday with
Islay
WESTERN Ferries played Sunday August 28 - 1 A MacAuley
Tobermory
President’s Cup – 1 Tom Nunn 82-12-70; 2 Graham Davidson
Marine Harvest national awards
THE Camanachd Association, in partnership with Marine Harvest, is pleased
Oban Celtic win South Division One
Oban Celtic clinched the Marine Harvest South Division 1 title
First floodlit Friday sees Lorne defeat Irvine
OBAN Lorne won their first game of the season in
Saints game called off
OBAN Saints’ senior team were due to travel to play
Scottish AFL results and fixtures
LAST Saturday’s results: Premier Division – Inverclyde v Oban Saints,
Traffic ‘chaos’ as 800 bikes clash with shinty showpiece
MOTORISTS are being warned of ‘delays, frustration and chaos’ as
Academy teach Fort a scoring lesson
FORT William had high hopes of building on last week’s
New boxing season gets under way
THE NEW boxing season is set to start with a
Two-day Hebridean multi-sport challenge
ON SATURDAY and Sunday, September 3 and 4, 81 brave
Depleted Lochaber lose out in Stornoway
LOCHABER faced a mammoth away trip with a rather early