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Allan Campbell: Beachd Ailein June 19

1 week ago | westcoasttoday.co.uk | Brian Hossack

’S ann san dealbh-chluiche Hamlet, bhon phearsa Polonius, a chuir Shakespeare na briathran “giorrad cainnte aig cridhe gliocais” an cèill. Bhiodh mo sheann charaid, am fear-naidheachd ainmeil Martainn Dòmhnallach ag innse mun chiad turas a dh’iarradh sgeulachd bhuaithe airson pàipear “tabloid”, dà cheud gu leth facal seach a’ mhìle ris an robh e cleachdte roimhe, agus bhiodh Martainn ag ràdh gun robh sgil sgrìobhaidh tabloid aig sàr ìre aithris naidheachd.
Man due in court after arrest made in Taynuilt

1 week ago | westcoasttoday.co.uk | Brian Hossack

Oban TimesNewsA man is set to appear in court after an alleged incident in Taynuilt at the weekend. Police were alerted to a gathering of people outside a property on Saturday afternoon. The group was dispersed after officers arrived at the scene, but police say an arrest was subsequently made, with a court appearance to follow. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.30pm on Saturday June 14, we received a report of persons gathered in the Main Street area of Taynuilt.
New figures show rural crime cost £1.2m in 12 months

1 week ago | westcoasttoday.co.uk | Brian Hossack

The new figures from NFU Mutual highlight the positive effects of co-ordinated action against organised and serious crime in the countryside, sector bosses say. The new report reveals that rural crime cost the UK an estimated £44.1m in 2024, down from £52.8m the previous year. Quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) remained top targets for thieves in Scotland, mirroring the UK-wide trend which saw an estimated £2.7m worth of ATVs stolen last year.
Motion loged at Scottish Parliament to celebrate Bob MacIntyre's US Open second place

1 week ago | westcoasttoday.co.uk | Brian Hossack

The recognition comes following a dramatic climax to the event on Sunday that saw him pipped for the prestigious title on the final two holes by American JJ Spaun. Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle has now asked Holyrood to congratulate the player from Oban on his achievement after almost becoming the first Scot to win the US Open in 100 years.
Thought for the Week: June 19

1 week ago | westcoasttoday.co.uk | Brian Hossack

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Gardening column - June 2025

2 weeks ago | westcoasttoday.co.uk | Brian Hossack

With longer and brighter evenings, you can use your garden or patio as a great extension to your home – whether it’s in the countryside or in a smaller, but equally treasured, urban environment. June may not be the hottest month, but it has plenty of sunshine along with the summer solstice on June 21 when we say goodbye to spring and welcome summer. And nothing shouts summer more than fragrant flowering roses.
Fishing boat skipper 'caused crash' after falling asleep following drinking session

2 weeks ago | westcoasttoday.co.uk | Brian Hossack

An officer arrived and boarded the vessel, finding MacInnes asleep in the wheelhouse. He managed to wake him with the assistance of the deckhand. Again, MacInnes was unsteady on his feet, slurring his words and unable to remain focused. The officer established their intention to go to sea and persuaded them to remain in Mallaig and sleep off the effects before they next set sail the following day.
Talk a walk down memory lane with the Oban Times

2 weeks ago | westcoasttoday.co.uk | Brian Hossack

TEN YEARS AGO Thursday June 18 2015: If you want Ganavan, you can have it, says councillor Ganavan Beach was offered to the community by Oban’s leading councillor, saying, ‘If you run it better than we can, then you should have it.’ In the dramatic statement made at Oban’s area committee, Roddy McCuish said he was keen to give the community what it wanted, and if they wanted Ganavan, then he was sure ‘they should have it.’ Parking charges at the popular Oban beach have come under fire in from...
Bob MacIntyre says US Open first round was 'one of the best of his life'

2 weeks ago | westcoasttoday.co.uk | Brian Hossack

SportScotland’s Robert MacIntyre says his level-par score on the first day of the US Open is one of the best rounds of his career. Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre says his level-par score on the first day of the US Open is one of the best rounds of his career.
Oban Times: Readers' letters - June 12

2 weeks ago | westcoasttoday.co.uk | Brian Hossack

Dear EditorIt was striking to note the correspondence from Andrew Ireland on behalf of NoToObanWindFarms (May29), which continues to misinform regarding the visual impact of Corr Chnoc Wind Farm at Oban (as previously portrayed by the image in the Oban Times, April 10 and promoted by NoToObanWindFarms). Wireline assessments, to professional industry standards, from the location where the picture was taken and including the proposed turbines for Corr Chnoc have been undertaken.