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The Oban Times is a local, weekly newspaper, published in Oban, Argyll and Bute in Scotland, UK.
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19 Apr 2022, 11:47
News
The work will take place over five days from April 25. The post Resurfacing near Tyndrum starts Monday appeared first on The Oban Times.
19 Apr 2022, 11:02
Sport
The venue is Scotland’s most famous mountain bike race destination and this will be the first stop on the 2022 Scottish Enduro calendar. The post Nevis Range gears up for Scottish Enduro appeared first on The Oban Times.
19 Apr 2022, 11:01
Residents of all ages were encouraged to take part and a good turnout was present for the community clean-up. The post Plantation spring clean fuelled by enthusiasm and Easter Eggs appeared first on The Oban Times.
19 Apr 2022, 06:44
Life
When Nories fish and chip shop replaced its sign at 86 George Street, it revealed a hidden part of Oban's history, but also a mystery too The post Sleuths chip in to solve fry bar puzzle appeared first on The Oban Times.
19 Apr 2022, 05:26
Theft Between January 16 and April 9 at Oban Sailing Club, Gallanach Road, Oban, a canoe was stolen. Enquiries continue. Vandalism About 9pm on Monday April 11 at Lochavullin Long Stay Car Park, Lochavullin Road, Oban, youths were seen throwing eggs at parked vehicles in the car park. The eggs have caused permanent damage to […] The post Police Files – 21.4.22 appeared first on The Oban Times.
19 Apr 2022, 02:18
Many local businesses lent their support to the venture. The post O'Connell's Easter eggstravaganza raises smiles in Caol appeared first on The Oban Times.
18 Apr 2022, 15:39
Cambria 3-0 South Lochaber Thistle GGPAFL DIVISION ONE The post Bradley saves the day for depleted Jags appeared first on The Oban Times.
18 Apr 2022, 15:03
Scores drawn at 40-40 as is tradition but the President’s XV claimed the ‘on-pitch’ bragging rights. The post Boxing Day rugby returns in April after a two-year break appeared first on The Oban Times.
18 Apr 2022, 12:26
Oban Ravens Squash Team members and their coach attended a pro coaching day with former England international Jane Martin at Bridge of Allan. The post Ravens fly east for training day appeared first on The Oban Times.
18 Apr 2022, 10:37
The project in Kinloch Glen was recently completed with £30,000 of funding from the Peatland Action Fund. The post Successful peatland restoration on Rum nature reserve appeared first on The Oban Times.
18 Apr 2022, 10:16
A list of 17 wheelchair accessible vehicles for use in Argyll and Bute is set to be published by the council The post Wheelchair taxi list nears destination appeared first on The Oban Times.
18 Apr 2022, 09:52
Soccer
Fort William FC play Bank's O Dee in Aberdeen this Saturday and the return leg at Claggan Park on Saturday, April 30. The post Fort head for play-offs on a high appeared first on The Oban Times.
18 Apr 2022, 09:01
Religion
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) Easter weekend, a bit like Christmas, is one when gifts are given but mainly of the chocolate variety in the shape of eggs or rabbits, the latter still a mystery to […] The post Thought for the week – 21.4.22 appeared first on The Oban Times.
18 Apr 2022, 08:38
Planning permission has been granted for a wind turbine to be installed near a shellfish factory on the Isle of Mull The post Mull turbine approved appeared first on The Oban Times.
18 Apr 2022, 08:24
Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has appointed Michelle Mundie to succeed Alastair MacGregor, who is retiring as chief executive The post New Argyll housing chief appointed appeared first on The Oban Times.
18 Apr 2022, 07:40
The section’s usual meeting venue was set aside for the biggest turnout ever for a West Highland Club night. The post Vintage collection at club night appeared first on The Oban Times.
18 Apr 2022, 06:41
Oban Lorne RFC 101-17 Uddingston RFC WEST REGION LEAGUE DIVISION 2 The post Its a win win as Oban Lorne players close off their season in style appeared first on The Oban Times.
18 Apr 2022, 06:36
Established by independent maker Cameron Bauer in 2019 The Workshop has received a Volunteer Friendly Award (VFA) - a user-friendly quality standard to support, recognise and reward groups who are good at involving volunteers. The post Woodwork initiative a cut above for volunteers appeared first on The Oban Times.
17 Apr 2022, 16:20
Stitchers from around the Highlands and Islands are being sought to create bespoke community panels with a view to creating an embroidered tapestry that captures the spirit of the area. The post Needles at the ready as tapestry project takes shape appeared first on The Oban Times.
17 Apr 2022, 11:32
The chairman thanked both Councillors Henderson and Rixson for their service as Highland councillors and in particular for their tremendous support to the community council. The post Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry Community Council holds April meeting appeared first on The Oban Times.
17 Apr 2022, 06:03
Riptide was made to tell an authentic, hopeful tale of schizophrenia and help bust myths and stigma The post A 'schizophrenia love story road movie' tours the West Coast appeared first on The Oban Times.
16 Apr 2022, 11:10
Benderloch and North Connel Drama Club are returning to the stage with a triple bill of John Finnemore Double Acts at the end of April in Appin and Ballachulish The post Drama club returns to stage with A Flock of Tigers appeared first on The Oban Times.
16 Apr 2022, 09:45
To coincide with Dementia Awareness Week (May 30-June 5) communities across Lochaber are encouraged to host a coffee morning-style event. The post Alzheimer Scotland launch Tea and Blether campaign appeared first on The Oban Times.
16 Apr 2022, 09:30
Major community art project seeks stitchers from across the Highlands and Islands The post Call for stitchers! appeared first on The Oban Times.
16 Apr 2022, 06:31
After a two-year break, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra will be visiting 30 towns and cities across Scotland with orchestral, chamber, choral, and creative learning programmes The post SCO visits Mull and Seil on summer tour appeared first on The Oban Times.
15 Apr 2022, 15:21
Striking an underground electricity cable can have serious, if not potentially fatal, consequences, says local power supplier SSEN The post Think before you dig, warns power company appeared first on The Oban Times.
15 Apr 2022, 14:40
Students are being offered the chance to secure a £500 award in a competition which aims to promote all aspects of Gaelic culture and education in the Gaelic language The post Launch of £500 award for Gaelic arts students appeared first on The Oban Times.
15 Apr 2022, 13:41
A £49million construction contract has been signed for a new Deep Water Terminal that promises to boost the economy of the Outer Hebrides The post Work on 'game-changing' £49M Deep Water Terminal begins appeared first on The Oban Times.
15 Apr 2022, 12:51
The UK’s largest regional airline, Loganair, has given £30,000 to local renewable energy projects as part of its Greenskies Community Fund The post Airline gives £30,000 to renewable energy projects in net zero pledge appeared first on The Oban Times.
15 Apr 2022, 11:42
The Scottish Government has hit back at islanders' 'flawed' analysis that the one of CalMac's new ferries for Islay is twice the price of a similar Norwegian ferry built at the same shipyard, saying it's like comparing 'apples and pears' The post CMAL slams islanders' 'flawed' ferry study appeared first on The Oban Times.
15 Apr 2022, 10:30
The first in a series of special Scotland on Tour concerts taking place at Astley Hall will be singer-songwriter Adam Holmes who will play the space on Tuesday, April 26. The post Scotland on Tour comes to Arisaig this April appeared first on The Oban Times.
15 Apr 2022, 09:04
Throughout the Highlands, the Rangers have been working with local communities on a wide range of projects including building nest boxes, managing sites for bumblebees, and planting wildflowers for butterflies and other pollinators. The post High Life wildlife projects step up for spring appeared first on The Oban Times.