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Acharacle shooter relishes fifth Scottish title
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John with his trophy after winning the Olympic Trap Scottish Championship at the National Shooting Centre in Falkirk.
John in action in the Olympic Trap competition.
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Days gone by – 1995
WE MUST be careful in our interpretation of media flurries
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A proposal to introduce some kind of ‘tourist tax’
Press policy
WE AT The Oban Times endeavour to ensure that all our
Your letters
THE EDITOR welcomes letters of approximately 300 words
Diversification without damage
Our wilder places and remote communities are changing
Medical provision is hi-tech and excellent
Sir, As usual I purchased my Oban Times on Thursday
Government figures are not to be trusted
Sir, The article about the amount of air weapons still
Residents are plagued by ‘garden parties’
Sir, I write regarding your story about Pulpit Hill
Beachd Ailein
CHAN EIL TEAGAMH nach robh milleanan luchd-cleachdaidh
Viewpoint
The problems at Glensanda quarry – or, more specifically
Days gone by – 1995
WE MUST be careful in our interpretation of media flurries
Social media
A proposal to introduce some kind of ‘tourist tax’
Press policy
WE AT The Oban Times endeavour to ensure that all our
Your letters
THE EDITOR welcomes letters of approximately 300 words
Diversification without damage
Our wilder places and remote communities are changing
Medical provision is hi-tech and excellent
Sir, As usual I purchased my Oban Times on Thursday
Government figures are not to be trusted
Sir, The article about the amount of air weapons still
Residents are plagued by ‘garden parties’
Sir, I write regarding your story about Pulpit Hill
Beachd Ailein
CHAN EIL TEAGAMH nach robh milleanan luchd-cleachdaidh
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