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Argyll’s salmon rivers are hit hardest by scourge of sea lice

Argyll’s salmon rivers are hit hardest by scourge of

Read your Oban Times … in Antarctica!

The Oban Times may be a local newspaper but our reach

A85 to close at Connel for five nights

THE BADLY damaged A85 at Connel is to close for five

Sunken trawler can be lifted for FAI

A FISHING boat which sunk off the isle of Easdale five

RBS under new attack over Argyll and Isles bank closures

THE Royal Bank of Scotland has come under renewed and

New lifeboat for the Western Isles

THE Western Isles is to be given a new lifeboat. Leverburgh

Young people take over An Lanntair

AS PART of the Year of Young People, An Lanntair in

Islay was without internet for eight days

PEOPLE on Islay were without internet for eight days

Estate says ‘thank-ewe’ to Canna

THE Isle of Canna is collaborating with another National

Concern grows at plans for air traffic control

POLITICIANS and trades unions have called a guarantee

Expert issues new call to save road safety unit

THE fight is on to convince Argyll and Bute Council

Ruling councillors to meet at luxury spa

The ruling group of Argyll and Bute Council is to meet

Dancer Kate performs in Oban

WHEN Ballet West brings its new production of Giselle

Driver convicted of killing grandmother

A DRIVER killed a grandmother in a ‘catastrophic’ crash

Distillery marks International Scotch Day

OBAN Distillery will be among a number to throw open

POLICE FILES

with Sergeant Iain MacNicol

Ex-Rockfield pupil receives CBE

AN OBAN businessman who received a CBE in the 2018

Group receives £10,000 to help build Oban centre

OBAN Viewpoint Group has received a grant of £10,000

Memorial plans for ‘beloved’ quad bike victim Paul

THE family and friends of Paul Thomson, a father-of-two

TIMESLINE

AFTER almost losing their newborn son last year, an

Lifeboat’s new pontoon is due to open

THE new pontoon for Oban lifeboat is due to open at

A chance to try something new this year

IT FEELS as if Christmas and New Year are a distant

Oban bin crisis could be resolved

A SOLUTION to the bins problem in Oban could be in

TIMESLINE

ARGYLL and Bute Council is inviting people to give

New national post for Annie

AN ARGYLL health chief has taken up a top job in a

Trust celebrates ruby anniversary

THE Argyll and Bute Trust celebrates its ruby anniversary

Billy and Yvonne set the big date

BILLY Irving, the pirate hunter freed from four years

Win tickets to the Caravan Show

SCOTLAND’S largest exhibition is making its welcome

Choosing a nursery?

Registration week for free early learning and childcare

Oban’s 1st Steps Day Nursery

1st Steps nursery is a safe, happy, caring and stimulating

Stramash Outdoor Nursery

Stramash Social Enterprise delivers high quality learning

Carers team up for Lochaber events

HEALTH and social care providers across Lochaber are

Oh yes it is was the perfect Fort panto

Council budget woes mean ‘hard decisions’ says Baxter

WITH Highland Council facing a £26 million shortfall

First new sleeper trains on track

THE FIRST carriages for a new £100 million fleet of

Plans for new Mallaig student centre

STUDENTS in Mallaig will have a new place to study

Police hunt assault trio

POLICE in Fort William are appealing for information

Tributes paid to teenager

FAMILY and friends have paid tribute to a former Plockton

Fort William RBLS to hold AGM

THE FORT William and district branch of Royal British

Cold snap hits Lochaber

LOCHABER residents faced freezing temperatures and

Councillor moves to quell fears of whopping garage rent rises

Councillor moves to quell fears of whopping garage

Study into more rural care homes on Lewis

A STUDY is under way into the feasibility of developing

Witnesses sought after sheep killed

POLICE in Skye are appealing for information after

Lack of Skye housing is hitting healthcare provision, says NHS

Lack of Skye housing is hitting healthcare provision

Ex-NASA engineer hails Lews Castle College cash

A FORMER NASA engineer believes Lews Castle College

Visiting hours reduced at Stornoway hospital to protect patients

Visiting hours reduced at Stornoway hospital to protect

Baby box scheme praised

ALASDAIR Allan, SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, has

Small Isles cafe seeks new owners

Café Canna, the only café or bar on the island, has

Western Isles pupils shortlisted for film awards

PUPILS from the Nicolson Institute, Castlebay School

Laser pen crackdown welcomed

LOCHABER MSP Kate Forbes has welcomed action by the

Spean Bridge councillors ramp up row over ward fund cash

Spean Bridge councillors ramp up row over ward fund

Lundavra pupils raise cash for Mary’s Meals

PUPILS from primaries one and two at Lundavra Primary

Lochaber Sensory Care support

REPRE SENTATIVES of Caol-based Lochaber Sensory Care

Police concern over festive drink/drug driving figures

HIGHLANDS and Islands police reported 37 people in

Hunt on to find Lochaber veterans

LOCHABER veterans who served in Britain’s armed forces

Coll

COLL and the Cosmos will take place in March and October

Islay

ISLAY’S Gaelic Education and Cultural Heritage Centre

Dunoon

BENMORE Botanic Garden, near Dunoon, has recorded its

Farewell party for Ardchattan minister

Taynuilt

MUCKAIRN Church Guild met in the church on Monday January

Pupils on FilmG awards shortlist

FOUR Western Isles schools have been shortlisted for

Glenorchy and Innishail

GLENORCHY and Innishail Community Council met in Dalmally

Loch Lomond

THE LODGE on Loch Lomond staff were busy in the lead

At Random

THERE is always much talk at this time about new year’s

Nevis Radio

NEVIS Radio is bidding to bag a massive cash boost

Kilmonivaig

THE REFURBISHED church hall at Kilmonivaig Parish Church

Steeplejacks tackle Fort church spire

The Fort William skyline had several additions last

Fort William women hear of vital skin work

THE TALK at Fort William Scottish Women’s Institute’s

Police probe hay bale fire

POLICE in Fort William are appealing for information

Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry Community Council

SPEAN Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry Community Council

MSP visits under-threat Mallaig branch of RBS

LOCHABER MSP Kate Forbes made a fact-finding visit

Spean Bridge

EIGHT Spean Bridge residents are starting 2018 with

RETRO Roamer

■ Bottle banks appeared on the council agenda and Fort

Win tickets to the Caravan Show

SCOTLAND’S largest exhibition is making its welcome

Choosing a nursery?

Registration week for free early learning and childcare

Event puts railway history on the line

THE Heritage Lottery-funded Journeys to the Little

New illustrated book is a genuine blessing

IT IS probably true to say that there are fewer homes

Days gone by – 1938

This picture was dropped into us by Gordon Clark, who

MacPhail

PARTY political opinion and comment is certainly not

Social media

There was an immediate and furious response from readers

Press policy

WE AT The Oban Times endeavour to ensure that all our

Argyll roads have never been so bad

With more than 40 years’ driving experience on Argyll

Gaelic will be left without its soul

I write with regard to a report I heard recently on

Islay doctor should stay with the NHS

I’ve just read Dr Kate Pickering’s letter pinned up

Salmon farms cause a sea lice soup

Iain Jenner from Lochaber is absolutely correct to

Dogged campaigner will be sadly missed

On a chance encounter in Oban last Thursday I was saddened

Perpetuating a myth of the Clearances

I object strongly to the use of the word ‘Saxon’ in

Beachd Ailein

CHAN IONGNADH sam bith gum bheil dealachadh Bhreatainn

Your letters

THE EDITOR welcomes letters of approximately 300 words

Exhibition highlights Mallaig school pupils as they turn 50

Exhibition highlights Mallaig school pupils as they

Glasgow Letter

Friday February 9 will be the evening of the 10th annual

Scottish Ballet is flying high after Loganair partnership

SCOTTISH Ballet will be performing in both Oban and

Pupils set to re-enact epic voyage of Admiral Zheng He

Pupils set to re-enact epic voyage of Admiral Zheng

Trolley dash winner

THE winner of The Oban Times’ trolley dash competition

Man with the Golden Beans stops Donald’s dodgy deal in Seil panto

Man with the Golden Beans stops Donald’s dodgy deal

Film shows new cycle route

ARGYLL and the Isles, Scotland’s Adventure Coast, provides

Skye otter sanctuary raises a dram to Uisge and Beatha

UISGE BEATHA – Gaelic for whisky – literally translates

Children urged to watch the birdies

BLACKBIRDS, sparrows and robins are at the top of the

THIS WEEK’S WALKS

The walk leader is to be contacted beforehand for meet

Interface matches firms with academic partners

TO ADVERTISE IN OUR BUSINESS SECTION PLEASE CALL OUR

Fish farm stalwart Steve announces retirement after 41 years

Fish farm stalwart Steve announces retirement after

New restaurant opens second outlet in Oban

The restaurant, a joint venture by chef John McNulty

Companies are urged to attend Scottish DataFest

A SPECIAL week-long programme is being held in the

Data show 2017 was driest year since 2010

By Ewen Campbell, SRUC’s Kirkton and Auchtertyre research

Farm Management Handbook goes digital

IT HAS been the bane of many an agricultural student’s

10 New Year’s resolutions for farmers

Farmers are a tight-knit group and can rely on one

Obituary – Carl Reavey

IT is with deep sadness that we report the sudden death

Thought for the week

THE BRITISH astronaut Major Tim Peake went to the International

Kyle’s family donate to Lochaber Phoenix Club

THE FAMILY of 17-year-old Kyle Bruce, who died in a

Lochaber club lotteries

THIS week’s Fort William Golf Club lotto numbers were

Spean Bridge Golf Club awards and annual meeting

SPEAN Bridge Golf Club will host its annual awards

National recognition for Fort William judo coach

CLOCKING up more than 650 miles in her car every week

Fort flattened by nine-goal Forres

FORT William’s hopes of their first points in the new

Lochaber 10-pin bowling results

AFTER week seven of the Lochaber Building Supplies

Glasgow police exploit under-strength Lochaber

IN THEIR first game of the new year, Lochaber Rugby

Honours even in Collie Cup clash

THE RED and Blacks and the Whites drew 1-1 as the players

Saints ready to move up a gear to take on Rolls Royce in Scottish Cup

Saints ready to move up a gear to take on Rolls Royce

Sports hall athletics in Lochgilphead

MID ARGYLL Athletics Club will host its annual sports

MARTIAL RTS

Club members who passed grading tests in December were

Two late tries see Lorne go down to Annan

OBAN Lorne welcomed mid table Annan RFC to Glencruitten

Saints’ senior team up for the cups

THE WINNERS of the Oban Saints v East Kilbride Rolls

Scottish Amateur FL results and fixtures

LAST Saturday’s results: Scottish Amateur Cup fifth

Saints’ youth team results and fixtures

LAST weekend’s results: Under 13s 4, Broomhill 2. Kyle

No game for ladies

OBAN Lorne Ladies had no game on Sunday as Ardrossan

Two late tries see Lorne go down to Annan

OBAN Lorne welcomed mid table Annan RFC to Glencruitten

Saints’ senior team up for the cups

THE WINNERS of the Oban Saints v East Kilbride Rolls

Lochaber fisheries experts welcome report on sea lice

FISHERIES experts in Lochaber say the publication of

Bakery’s bridies are world’s best

NEVIS Bakery is on top of the world after winning a

Figures prompt fresh calls for A82 upgrade

MORE accidents have occurred on the A82 than on the

Kyle’s family donate to Lochaber Phoenix Club

THE FAMILY of 17-year-old Kyle Bruce, who died in a

National recognition for Fort William judo coach

CLOCKING up more than 650 miles in her car every week

Lochaber 10-pin bowling results

AFTER week seven of the Lochaber Building Supplies

Fort flattened by nine-goal Forres

FORT William’s hopes of their first points in the new

Glasgow police exploit under-strength Lochaber

IN THEIR first game of the new year, Lochaber Rugby