Apology over late mail deliveries

Black Lynn footpath to get flood barrier

Christmas could be coming early after all for flood-fearing

Police investigate missing funds

Police are investigating the whereabouts of £18,000

Schools pipe band contest grows

A schools piping competition which is already the biggest

Tobermory festive lights switch-on

Tobermory is getting ready for its Christmas Lights

’Unforgivable mistake’ almost cost family much-loved pet

’Unforgivable mistake’ almost cost family much-loved

Crash scenario targets young drivers

Emergency services will stage a real-time crash scenario

2019 Oban flower show mothballed

Oban and Lorn Horticultural Society has mothballed

POLICE files

■ About 8pm on November 19, in Corran Brae, Oban, a

Work starts on vital path through Ledaig

Children cycling or walking to Lochnell Primary School

Dove Centre celebrates first anniversary

An Oban support centre celebrated its one year anniversary

Thousands enjoy Oban Winter Festival … and there is more still to come

Thousands enjoy Oban Winter Festival … and there is

Hania’s art wins safari park trip for her class

Young Hania Loboda is popular with her Caol Primary

Rockfield waiting ‘for new life’

Oban Communities Trust is working hard to complete

Hollywood to Haiti: film star Gerard shares a Mary’s Meal

Hollywood to Haiti: film star Gerard shares a Mary’s

Tragedy puts focus on risk in agriculture

A Loch Creran oyster farmer who drowned at work was

Teenie’s focus is on new children’s club

The winner of the #myargyll photography competition

Slow down and enjoy the season

I’m not sure if I’m coming or going just now. That’s

New direction for Oban mental health group

An Oban mental health support group will transform

A82 is voted the best road trip route in Britain

Who needs Route 66 when you have the A82? The route

On-going Oban linkspan disruption

CalMac Ferries has apologised for disruption to its

Lorn Lunch Club welcomes shadow finance minister

Lorn Lunch Club welcomed Murdo Fraser MSP to its November

Sweethearts back in Oban after 50 years

Sweethearts John and Sue Hicks have returned to Oban

Luing couple step in to save island’s only shop

Luing’s only shop and post office has been saved by

MacPhail

I have covered the merits of a good wedding a few times

Oban offers unexpected experiences for students

As the Oban: A University Town (OaUT) project gathers

VIEW FROM THE CHAMBER

As we all are no doubt aware, the 500-page draft agreement

Lochaber trust welcomes report on salmon farming

The Lochaber Fisheries Trust has hailed the findings

Views sought for new Fort development

The Highland Council is holding a public drop-in event

Mother dies following incident in Glencoe area

A woman whose body was found in the Glencoe area on

Charity holds open day event

The staff and volunteers of Lochaber Sensory Care for

Housing trust to probe damp house concerns

Housing trust bosses say they are looking into a complaint

WHAT’S ON in Lochaber

■ Lochaber Foodbank will hold its annual collection

GFG Alliance says sorry in hydro scheme row

Lochaber smelter owner GFG Alliance has blamed what

Old Fort primary boarded up to stop illegal entry

The disused St Mary’s RC Primary School in Fort William

Forbes scoops Holyrood ‘rising star’ accolade

MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch Kate Forbes collected

Fort’s Christmas Festival draws the festive crowds

This year’s festive season was truly welcomed to Fort

Glenfinnan Community Council

■ The fireworks display raised £1,130.10 in donations

Tourism and cars – tell us what you think

Lochaber’s physical environment is one of its most

MacPhail

I have covered the merits of a good wedding a few times

QC in NHS bullying independent review to start before Christmas

QC in NHS bullying independent review to start before

Public views sought on Gaelic plan

NHS Western Isles (NHSWI) is inviting comments from

Youngsters shine at dance platform

Scores of talented primary and secondary school youngsters

A82 is voted the best road trip route in Britain

Who needs Route 66 when you have the A82? The route

MV Loch Seaforth to support New Year Iolaire service

Caledonian MacBrayne has confirmed the MV Loch Seaforth

Emma qualifies as first female helm for Kyle lifeboat bl@by Mark Entwistle

Emma qualifies as first female helm for Kyle lifeboat

Meet our new columnist

This week we launch our new occasional column from

VIEW FROM THE EDGE with Cath MacDonald

It was mid October, that time of year when many who

Hania’s artwork wins trip for Caol school class

Young Hania Loboda’s artistic talents have secured

IN BRIEF

Tyndrum’s Real Food Cafe has won two Gold Awards

Oban business rewarded for sustainability project

Xanthella Ltd in Oban was one of 10 companies rewarded

Oban company is basking in continued success

One of the businesses featured in The Oban Times of

Seminar to focus on exports to Nordics

There is now less than two weeks to go until a seminar

Events planned in tribute to lives lost on Iolaire

As part of commemorative events to mark the centenary

Practical benefit of positive thinking

How time flies or as Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902) who was

LETTERS

Write to us: send your letters to editor@obantimes.co.uk or The Editor, PO Box 1, Oban, Argyll PA34 4HB

Beachd Ailein

Nam bu chaomh leat mi, bu bhinn leat mi! Seanfiacal

Parking furore is slap in face for Fort residents and traders

Parking furore is slap in face for Fort residents and

DISTRICT NEWS

Tiree Primary School pupils are taking part in the

Have yourself a waste-free Christmas

’With a bit of thought you can reduce your waste, save

At random

I flagged up the problem of an unsightly discharge

DISTRICT NEWS

Fort William Town Team held a meeting on Monday November

Invergarry pupils given safety talk

Morrison Construction and Police Scotland have been

Showstoppers set to deliver panto fun

Lochaber Showstoppers is putting the final touches

Retro Roamer

■ The ‘towrists’ never cease to amaze. In the middle

Documentary highlights tough crofting existence

A stunning documentary shining a light on the traditional

Dunbeg scientists urge anglers to help

Scientists at the Scottish Association for Marine Science

Guidance on mountain bike trails published

A new guide tackling the issue of unauthorised trails

This week’s walks

The walk leader is to be contacted before hand for

Everyone can go to the ball

It’s all hands to the pumps – but this is not a reference

Come visit Taynuilt winter warmer

Taynuilt is hosting a Winter Warmer in the village

Raising funds for first Highland bagpipe centre

Scottish bagpipe makers have launched a crowdfunding

Glasgow Letter

Another year has gone round and next weekend (Friday

Building up for next year’s Winter Bricks show

Oban Winter Bricks organisers are already building

New schools show stages Jacobite rising in Argyll

In the spring and summer of 2019, thousands of primary

DIY Dangers

On an almost weekly basis I see patients who have managed

malts OF THE month

The Tweeddale has added a new single grain whisky to

More power to your pension!

Feel like you’re playing snakes and ladders and hopscotch at the same time while standing in the middle of a minefield? Sounds like you are trying to sort out your pension – or pensions!

Making tax digital

Tax collection is going digital in the UK, starting with VAT but the rest of the system will follow soon after. Time to make sure your accounting system adds up!

The VAT timeline from HM Revenue & Customs

In October this year the first VATregistered businesses

Your will SHOULD be done

Few people realise how many problems it causes their families if they have not written a will, so get yours organised

Crofters wary about future of livestock

Croffers are wary of the future of the livestock industry

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Glencruitten Road, Oban on Thursday, November 29, 2018

Bishop appeals for parishoners help to combat ‘perilous’ budget deficit

Bishop appeals for parishoners help to combat ‘perilous’

THOUGHT for the week

One way to understand the working of the Holy Spirit

Camanachd Association AGM

Three proposals will go before the Camanachd Association’s

SPOT THE SHINTY BALL

We have removed the shinty ball from the photograph

Green Machine back in action

Oban Lorne welcome Argyll rivals Helensburgh RFC to

Lochaber fail to raise team for Mull away

Lochaber travelled to Mull on Saturday to play their

Success for Oban in squash tournament

Players from Oban, Lochaber and Stornoway took part

Five star Rothes sink Fort

Although unable to emulate the 11-1 scoreline that

Glendaruel and Colintraive Gun Club – Vintners Shoot

The Argyll Vintners Sponsored Shoot was held on Saturday

Oban Celtic looking for new manager

Following the stepping aside of manager Kenny Wotherspoon

Legion members enjoy sports night

Members of Fort William and District Branch of the

Results and fixtures

Last Saturday’s results: Premier Division – Oban Saints

Results and fixtures

Last Sunday’s results: Under 13s 3, Thorn Athletic

First defeat in 12 games for Saints

Last Saturday at Glencruitten, in front of a large

Bob makes the cut in his first European Tour event

Glencruitten Golf Club’s Robert MacIntyre made the

Success for Oban and Lochaber in recent squash tournament

Players from Oban, Lochaber and Stornoway took part

Lorne back in action against Helensburgh

Oban Lorne welcome Argyll rivals Helensburgh RFC to

First defeat in 12 games for Saints

Last Saturday at Glencruitten, in front of a large

Tresidder pips Prikulis to set Druimfada Chase record

It was a record-breaking day of racing in the second

Lochaber fail to raise team for Mull away

Lochaber travelled to Mull on Saturday to play their

Legion members enjoy sports night

Members of Fort William and District Branch of the

Lottery numbers

This week’s Fort William Golf Club lotto numbers were

Mallaig take the honours in a 10-goal derby

Four goals separated Kilchoan and Mallaig in their

Fort William bowlers enjoy annual awards ceremony

Fort William Railway Bowling Club held its awards ceremony

Alleycats are the top dogs in bowling league

After week four of the Lochaber Building Supplies ten

Five star Rothes sink Fort

Although unable to emulate the 11-1 scoreline that

Baxter: parking decision is ‘affront to democracy’

Fort William councillor Andrew Baxter has branded Highland

Kilmallie fundraising ceilidh

Performers in the Kilmallie Ceilidh at the weekend

Fort turned into movie set for new film

Fort William’s High Street was turned into a Hollywood-style