Lochaber Blogs
Blogs (web logs) provide an ideal opportunity to explore the traditions, culture and wildlife of Wild Lochaber. We have put together a collection of local blogs and provide the titles and text snippets to give a taste of each entry with direct links to the main blog entry on the host website. We hope you will find time to explore the full articles and further information on the host blog sites.
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The Oban Times
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A merry marathon.
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Strachur’s volunteer firefighters carried out an heroic rescue after an elderly driver and his dog were trapped for nine hours in a crashed car.
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UHI Argyll’s Board of Management is delighted to announce the appointment of Joe Wright as Principal and Chief Executive Officer of the college following the retirement of current Interim Principal Elaine Munro later this month.
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On behalf of NHS Ayrshire & Arran, I thank all our staff working across health and social care for everything they do, every day and every week of the year.
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Financial support for businesses affected by the proposed visitor levy in Argyll and Bute is being considered by council officers, a report has said
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S4 to S6 pupils at Oban High School had a ball at the much-anticipated Senior Jingles dance.
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Find out what we have for you in this week’s Oban Times.
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The Arran Churches Together foodbank, located in the small hall at Brodick Church in Knowe Road, will be open on various days over the festive season for those needing some help with food supplies.
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With a focus on improving English language skills, navigating UK employment, and working towards obtaining a British driving licence, the group provides vital resources for integration and information sharing.
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Two friends from Oban High School recently went head to head in the Under 18 Academy Performance League.
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Junior Oban High School students jingled all the way at their Christmas dance.
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Argyll MP Brendan O’Hara MP says the no compensation announcement by the Government is "a complete betrayal."
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Councillors have expressed the opinion that the spend of any visitor levy introduced in Argyll and Bute should be delegated to a local level
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The number of resolved anti-social behaviour cases across the Highlands has halved.
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Generous Tesco customers in Campbeltown have been helping spread festive joy by gifting toys to local children in need this Christmas.
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As protestors urge Argyll and Bute Council to scrap its Visitor Levy ahead of a vote, we ask your local councillors what they think about this controversial issue
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The legislative process has begun to tackle the repeated closure of the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful.
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An amendment suggesting strengthening the powers of existing local area committees instead won by just five votes.
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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SSEN Transmission is leading the way in nature restoration by becoming the first energy company to partner with nature charity SCOTLAND: The Big Picture to help power nature restoration efforts in the north of Scotland. In a landmark partnership, SSEN Transmission, the electricity transmission...