‘Blue light’ emergency telecom mast plan for Lochaber
Plans have been submitted to Highland Council to erect a new 'blue light' emergency services telecommunications mast in Lochaber.
Parrot calls like an osprey after watching online clips
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Council grass cutting is ‘failing local residents’
Residents claim the grass is growing out of control in parts of Lochaber and nothing is being done about it.
New ‘affordable’ homes planned for Lochaber
Sixty badly-needed new homes have been approved for Lochaber at the site of the former Lochyside Catholic school.
Four million tonnes of rock could be extracted at quarry
Four million tonnes of rock could be extracted from a Lochaber quarry in order to create freshwater lagoons.
Tuba player Anthony will perform at competition final
A young Lochaber musician will make a return visit to a top competition this weekend - but this time as a performer.
Second major road resurfacing work for Glencoe area in a month
Major overnight road resurfacing work will affect part of Lochaber for the second time in a month.
Highlands MP Ian Blackford elected SNP Westminster leader
Highlands MP Ian Blackford has been elected as the new SNP group leader at Westminster.
Record number of entries for Provincial Mòd
There was a record entry this year for the Lochaber Provincial Mòd - Mòd Ionadail Loch Abar - with around 250 children taking part in the popular competition.
Ex-policemen found guilty of six charges of intimidating village residents
A former policeman has been found guilty of six charges of intimidating residents in a small Lochaber village.
Lochaber school comes top of the class by winning top award
The standard of Gaelic teaching at a Lochaber school has been recognised with a top education award.
£1million needed for ‘top end’ sports facility in Fort William
A Lochaber man is putting the wheels in motion to bring a "top end" sporting facility to the region.
Proposed Lochaber shellfish site could grow new jobs
New jobs could be created if plans for another shellfish growing site on Loch Linnhe are approved.
Lochaber heroes’ expansion plan
Hard-working volunteers with the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, LMRT, could soon have more space to store their equipment.
Ferry crew praised for helping ill motorist
Members of a ferry crew in Lochaber have been praised for coming to the aid of a motorist who had taken ill.
Walker dies after collapsing on Ben Nevis
A walker who died after collapsing near the summit of Ben Nevis has not yet been named by police.
Neighbour describes how former policeman waved chainsaw at her
The trial of a former policeman accused of a catalogue of offences against people living in a Lochaber village has been continued until next month.
Small Lochaber island’s £100,000 new look jetty
The jetty on a small Lochaber island has a brand new look - thanks to a £100,000 makeover.
Finnish-style cabins could come to Lochaber
A touch of the Finnish countryside could soon be seen in Lochaber if new plans are given the go-ahead.
Decision to not allow community councils seat at A82 summit table branded a “disgrace”
Community councils in Lochaber have been excluded from a top level summit to discuss a notorious Highland road which passes their doorsteps.
Work starts to replace fifth bridge on A830
Ann Mack (+ pic if needed)
Businessman ordered to pay £10,000 to victim of historic sex offences
An international businessman who admitted historic sex offences in Lochaber has been ordered to pay his victim £10,000 in compensation.
Hopes for a competition hat-trick after Lochaber monument clean-up
Members of a Lochaber organisation are hoping a much-loved Fort William monument will complete the treble in a top competition.
Record ticket sales for world cup at Fort William
Ticket sales for a top event in Lochaber have already reached a record high - with two weeks still to go before the thrilling action begins.
Busy Argyll road will be closed for 10 nights
A busy road through Appin in Argyll will be closed on Sunday for up to 10 nights.
Sunday parking charges row: ‘They will kill the town’
Lochaber locals and visitors have hit out at parking charges in Fort William on Sundays maintaining they will "kill" the town.
Talented Heather is carving out a career in traditional craft
A Lochaber woman is carving out a career for herself in what is traditionally a man's world.
Rallying call to community to help revitalise neglected gardens
It was opened by Princess Anne in a blaze of flowers and glory almost 20 years ago.
First public outing for champion’s bike at memorial event
A very special bicycle was seen in public for the first time in almost a decade yesterday at an event held in memory of a Lochaber champion.
Police anxious to trace two women and a child missing in separate incidents
Police are hunting for a mother who has gone missing from the Highlands with her son.
Signs on A82 says road will be closed… But they are wrong
Motorists who have had to suffer diversions because of the closure of the A82 through Glencoe all week will be pleased to know that the road won't be closed tonight - despite traffic signs to the contrary.
Train disruption as firefighters tackle wildfire in Lochaber
The West Highland Line in Lochaber – which was closed earlier today because of a wildfire next to the track – has now reopened.
