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Oban Sheriff Court where Daniel Torrie admitted brandishing a chair at police officers. — Oban Sheriff Court. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson.

Oban man tells court he can change – but not from behind bars

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Daniel Torrie sentenced after threatening police with chair and vowing to smash window with brick while on bail.

By Louise Glen

Ruari Cameron a Taynuilt man caught drug driving

Taynuilt man banned from driving after drug-driving to help boss

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Ruari Cameron was stopped by police on Soroba Road in Oban and found to be more than twice the legal limit for cannabis.

By Louise Glen

Officers conducted a thorough search at Soroba Quarry as part of inquiries into the murder of Euan Johnston in 2016. Image: Sandy McCook/ DC Thomson.

‘No weapon’ recovered in gangland murder investigation as Oban search ends

Detectives were looking for evidence linked to the murder of Euan Johnston in 2016.

By Michelle Henderson

Dunbeg woman tagged after striking neighbour with wine bottle

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Sheriff Euan Cameron called Pauline Johnston's attack “nasty and unprovoked” as he handed her an 18-month supervision order and a 10-year non-harassment order.

By Louise Glen

Oban Man Lee Campbell is on his tag for another six months

Oban man ordered to wear electronic tag for six more months after breaking curfew

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Lee Campbell appeared at Oban Sheriff Court expecting to complete his restriction of liberty order — but a series of breaches led to an extension to wearing his tag.

By Louise Glen

Domestic abuser who fled Oban for Jersey could not escape long arm of the law

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Lee Markham, 33, was fined £640 and must restart 262 hours of unpaid work after leaving Oban for Jersey without telling social workers, following a domestic abuse conviction.

By Louise Glen