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 20th December 2018.
Glad tidings of baby joy
by Kathie Griffths kGriffths@obantimes.co.uk
Jaki Aitken and Alex Johnson with daughter Rebecca.
A couple who lost their baby girl to a rare genetic disease have revealed their joy at expec...
Scouts bring Light of Peace to shine in Oban
Girls and boys can tune in to a special message from Santa on Christmas Eve thanks to Oban and Lorn Lions Club. Santa is so grateful for all the help he has had from the Lions that he promise...
Tiny Tim settles into new home
by Kathie Griffths kGriffths@obantimes.co.uk
Jane Isaac with Tiny Tim.
Meet Tiny Tim – the new cob on the stable block. At 13.1hh, the coloured pony is the latest recruit at Argyll Riding f...
Council blames government for funding gap
The most senior Argyll and Bute Council finance off cer has warned that the recent Scottish Government budget could leave the region worse off. In a presentation to the council’s Policy and Resources...
I’m away to put my feet up and enjoy time off
KAY MCDONALD
editor@obantimes.co.uk
Around Oban
This is the last you will be hearing from me for this year, as I’m off to put my feet up, enjoy time with family and friends and do as ...
Villagers fi ght to have speed limit reduced
by Kathie Griffths kGriffths@obantimes.co.uk
Safety campaigners at Balvicar want drivers to slow down.
A community fighting to protect its children from speeding traffic has taken matters i...