The Oban Times - 2017-12-07

• Memorial bench to be fitting tribute to tragic Kayla, eight
• Public object to 46 proposed houses
• Connel man Billy is on his way home
• Western Isles given 100th defibrilla­tor ...
• Amy follows in footsteps of Jura ‘hero’
• Attack could have been halted
• Youth fund is set up for the Western Isles
• ... And there’s a new one for Gribun
• Dental hub plan is ‘unravellin­g’
• TV star is patron of Mull Otter Group
• Opinions sought over fisheries
• Kirk hosts third Christmas tree festival
• Sheriff praises teacher as he bans and fines her £350 for drinking and driving
• POLICE FILES
• Nikki proves Oban’s Got Talent
• Oban Unsigned will return for 2018 event
• End of an era as Nancy Blacks shuts
• New procuremen­t strategy approved
• Well-known Argyll businessma­n dies
• Free membership of coast trust
• Beneath the surface: all the news from SAMS
• Oban puts its ‘trust’ in the Trust
• Santa is on his way to Oban ... twice! Getting festive at the Rockfield Centre
• Rowan takes on national role
• Butcher rewarded for training efforts
• Three local causes land cash windfalls
• RBS slammed over branch closure plan
• Injured Agnes could be home this week
• IJB begs for £1m to halt rising waiting times
• Mystery over whether Hitler was in the Highlands
• Trolley dash winner bags £366 worth of food
• Delight as Taynuilt Shinty Club ‘lands’ fish farm sponsor
• Inveraray
• Ladies have truly amazing sporting achievemen­t
• Return of Appin Craft Fair after 15 years
• Loch Lomond
• Co-op funding boost for Argyll good causes
• Portavadie
• Good luck to Natalie’s new business in Oban
• Tibetan monks tour Argyll
• Ballachuli­sh
• Heart-rending account of the Highland Clearances
• Argylls’ museum wins national recognitio­n
• DON’T DELAY, BOOK AN EYE TEST TODAY
• New Oban beauty salon raises £305 for charity
• Praise for memorial darts competitio­n
• OBAN-BASED
• Cuan Mor wins best shop window contest
• Oban charity fashion show raises £419
• Oban Airport has too many restrictio­ns
• Unfair penalty for parking infringeme­nt
• Beachd Ailein
• Social media
• Press policy
• Morar left behind on superfast broadband
• Banks and post office should share services
• Your letters
• New beavers brought to Argyll
• ‘Puffarazzi’ help scientists to CalMac appoints wildlife understand decline in puffins officer for West Coast ferries
• THIS WEEK’S WALKS
• All-areas season tickets go on offer
• Trad awards a great night
• Successful Glasgow Skye Gathering
• Gaelic pantomime visits Oban’s Rockfield Primary
• Stellar cast announced for Nevis Centre
• Book Week Scotland goes down a treat in Oban
• Dog owners have less stress in their lives
• Trad triumphs
• Tiree Songbook launches
• A festive feast of local food
• Drink to Highland heritage, sláinte mhaith!
• Giant lattice topped mince pie
• Recipe from your new M&S Foodhall Fort William
• Anger greets Muller decision to cut price paid to its suppliers
• Around the markets
• Federation offers proposals for taking crofting forward
• NFUS welcomes decision on herbicide
• ‘House fever could be as big as hay fever,’ says allergy expert
• Seven tips to prepare the garden for winter and spring
• PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 25 YEARS
• A SERVICE THAT I GOT FOR FREE!
• Thought for the week
• Argyll rally drivers fly in Fife
• MARTIAL ARTS
• Sam’s the man as he breaks two records
• Memorable day for young mascot Tom
• Michael makes the feathers fly
• Gareth Evans on Lochside Rovers
• Green Machine picks up the points
• Lorne Ladies lose first try of the season in away game at Royal Dick Vet College
• Narrow win for Oban Lorne Under 18s
• Depleted Saints battle to stay in Scottish Cup tie
• Friendly hockey tournament
• Scottish Amateur FL results/fixtures
• Oban Saints youths’ results and fixtures
• ‘Prince of Poachers’ avoids jail after firearms offences
• Banavie pupils celebrate St Andrew’s Day in style
• Disability campaigner­s want legislatio­n reviewed
• Smelter owners to buy Highland renewables firm
• 4SCOTS help Colombian cadets pipe for president
• Showstoppe­rs bring cabaret to life in Lochaber
• View from the Chamber
• Applecross Primary School wins national recycling challenge
• Kilmonivai­g Church billed for water supply it has never had
• Lochaber Rotary Club enjoys 67th Charter Night in Fort
• Caol man jailed for eight months for Class A drugs supply offence
• Lochaber high pupil best Gaelic debater
• Call to name and shame delivery companies
• Seven charged after disturbanc­e
• Crime prevention roadshows
• Homemade bike trails concern
• Car hire firm drops ‘unfair’ Highland ferry surcharge
• Lord Minginish delivers Sir Iain Noble lecture
• Barra flag granted official recognitio­n by Lyon Court
• Portree Primary School wins second gold sport award
• Jurassic fossil discovery on Skye
• Broadford hospital plans to be showcased
• Energy firm alters new overhead line route
• Leading the way with life-saving
• Hundreds flock to M&S foodhall opening in Fort William
• Bank slammed over branch closure plan
• Decision not to end charitable relief welcomed
• Ardnamurch­an pupils’ maths magic wins top title
• Co-op spreads festive cheer
• More Roamerisms from the 1980s
• Fort William drummer wins national award
• Fort volunteers needed to aid RAF associatio­n
• Music festival publishes 2018 syllabus
• Memorial bench to be fitting tribute to tragic Kayla, eight
• DON’T DELAY, BOOK AN EYE TEST TODAY
• Tree-mendous fun at festival
• Connel man Billy is on his way home
• Oban Airport has too many restrictio­ns
• Unfair penalty for parking infringeme­nt
• Beachd Ailein
• Social media
• Morar left behind on superfast broadband
• Press policy
• Banks and post office should share services
• Your letters
• Ruthless Brora humiliate faltering Fort William side
• Lundavra primary badminton players scoop titles again
• Whyte continues good form with points victory in Motherwell
• Mountain Bike World Cup set for Fort William return
• 10-pin bowling league results 10-pin bowling
• Smith wins Beinn Bhan Bash hill race
• Winter league Indoor football
• Lottery numbers Lottery

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