‘Delight’ as Oban Phoenix Cinema receives £28,000 worth of grants
A west Highland cinema has been awarded not one, but two grants to help renovate its roof and foyer area.
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Survey created to select future residents of community-owned island of Ulva
Aspiring island businessmen and women are being asked to think big for some of Scotland’s smallest inhabited islands off the west coast of Mull.
Oban family who lost everything in house fire a week before Christmas ‘overwhelmed’ by community support
A young family whose home was devastated by fire less than a week before Christmas have been inundated with cash, gifts and offers of help.
First acts announced for Oban Live
The first acts have been announced for Argyll's biggest outdoor music event next year.
Argyll facing £9 million funding shortfall
Councillors in Argyll yesterday heard that the Scottish Government funding allocation for local government could increase the council's funding gap for 2019/20 to around £9 million.
Suspected sheep shooting on Argyll estate
An appeal for information has gone out after a suspected shooting of a sheep on an Argyll estate.
Argyll council prepares to axe 56 jobs
A total of 56 jobs at Argyll and Bute Council could go in the next financial year as it prepares to consider a list of savings options.
Islanders hooked up to 4G mobile coverage – some for first time
It is an island best-known for being connected to the mainland via the famous "Bridge Over the Atlantic".
Owner of savaged Highland sheep in meeting over plans to toughen law
A farmer at the centre of one of Scotland’s worst-ever cases of dogs attacking livestock has urged politicians to plough ahead with plans to toughen laws.
Vital island asset saved as couple take on post office in Luing
A couple from Luing have taken on the island’s only shop and post office and saved it from closure.
Schools pipe band championship is bigger than ever
It is already the biggest schools piping cometition in the world - and this year’s is set to be even bigger, according to organisers.
Firefighter from Argyll shortlisted for charity award
A firefighter from Argyll who donated his stem cells to a leukaemia patient has been named as a finalist at this year’s Anthony Nolan Supporter Awards (ANSAs).
Rat traps shock for mum and young son in Oban
A mother of a two-year-old child has spoken of her shock to find rat traps dotted around the outside of her flat - with no warning from the landlord.
Transport Minister convenes taskforce meeting for landslide hit road
Transport Minister Michael Matheson will attend a special meeting this week to address problems on a major Argyll trunk road, which was closed for nine days by a landslide last month.
Oban bay users bid to snatch power
Users of Oban Bay are working to snatch control of the busy harbour from the grasp of a government body.
Two appear in court over a string of firearms charges
Two people appeared in Fort William Sheriff Court yesterday afternoon accused of a string of firearms offences, including having sawn-off shot guns and semi automatic weapons.
Expansion of Oban Ferry Terminal gets under way
A contractor has been appointed to carry out expansion work at Oban Ferry Terminal which will allow future development to take place.
Transport Secretary pledges to look at permanent fix for A83 landslip closures
The Transport Secretary has pledged to ensure a permanent solution for the landslide-hit Rest And Be Thankful road will be commissioned, it one can be found.
Highland road reopens as pressure piles on for permanent solution
After a series of landslides at the Rest and Be Thankful the A83 trunk road in Argyll finally re-opened yesterday.
North musicians triumph at Royal National Mod
It was a day for the North in the Silver Pendant competition at the Royal National Mod in Dunoon.
Royal National Mod looking for more solo men to enter singing competitions
The number of men taking part in solo singing competitions is at an all-time low, and steps are being taken by the organisers of the Royal National Mod to increase them.
Diversion on Highland road stays open overnight
The Old Military Road local diversion route at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful remained open last night to help reduce disruption while the trunk road remains closed.
Cafe owner tragically killed in Highland car crash
The owner of an Oban cafe was killed in a car crash early yesterday.
A83 emergency diversion reopens during daylight hours
After a week of misery for motorists in Argyll using a 60-mile diversion as a result of multiple landslides hitting the Rest and Be Thankful, the emergency diversion route opened today.
Gaelic back on the timetable after a 70-year absence
For the first time in at least 70 years, primary school education is being taught in Gaelic on a west coast island.
Storm Callum rages on causing further chaos in the Highlands
Torrential rain brought more travel misery to the Highlands yesterday as Storm Callum arrived, causing further landslides at the Rest and Be Thankful.
Bad weather won’t put people off visiting the Royal National Mòd
Royal National Mod-goers have one last hurdle today before making it to the event in Dunoon - the closure of the main route in.
VIDEO: Heavy rain causes major flooding in Argyll
Extensive flooding and landslides have been causing major problems around Argyll today.
Police confirm that second death of pensioner in Oban is being treated as ‘suspicious’
The second death of a pensioner in Oban is now being treated as “suspicious”, police have confirmed.
Tributes paid to ‘gifted’ Argyll minister who has died aged 52
The minister who played a pivotal role in supporting a fishing community when the Nancy Glen prawn trawler sank has died.
Oban alleged murder victim named as 73-year-old Martyn Smith
An alleged murder victim who died after an incident in Oban has been named as 73-year-old Martyn Smith.
Man facing murder charge following Oban incident
A man attended court facing a murder charge following the death of an elderly man in Oban.