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Staff shortage hits Oban’s hospitality sector

A SHORTAGE of staff in Oban’s hospitality sector is causing concern, writes David McPhee.

Dozens of vacancies remain unfilled and a man who has worked in the industry for four decades says this has been one of the most difficult years in a long time.

Allan McKie said: ‘I am just concerned about the number of vacancies in the hospitality sector in the area and how difficult it is to recruit at the current time.

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