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Man arrested after police called to early morning disturbance at property

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

Oban TimesNewsA man was arrested after police were called to an early morning disturbance at a house in Oban. Officers attended the address in Colonsay Terrace between 3.40am and 4.15am on April 13 after receiving a 999 call regarding an ongoing incident within. Police attended and a 30-year0old male was later traced and arrested. He was subsequently released from custody, pending further investigation.
Oban man and woman make private appearance in court over alleged Trump Tunrberry vandalism

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

Oban TimesNewsTwo people from Oban have appeared in court charged with causing malicious damage at US President Donald Trump’s Turberry golf resort. Geoffrey Bush, 75, and Elizabeth Crerar-Brown, 66, appeared in private at Ayr Sheriff Court yesterdat afternoon accused of ’malicious mischief’ at the South Ayrshire course. They made no plea and the case was committed for futher examination. Both were released on bail to attend again at a later date.
Awareness week looks to highlight sheep worrying issue

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

This message comes as the sheep farming charity begins its annual sheep worrying by dogs awareness week and shares its latest results from its annual survey on the scale and impact of the issue. Findings reveal that 87% of survey respondents experienced a dog attack on their sheep flock in the last 12 months and the cause of this is mostly identified as the simple refusal of dog owners to keep their pet on a lead whilst walking in the countryside.
Popular bar restaurant in Fort William goes on the market.

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

The Crofter Bar and Restaurant is being offered for sale as the owner moves towards retirement after 20 years, the Scottish Business Agency said. The agent desribes the Fort William venture as “well established and one of the busiest premises on the High Street enjoyed by both by locals and tourists year-round.
Oban Times Letters: April 24

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

Oban TimesOpinionFind our what our readers are talking about this week. Dear editorI write regarding your front page article about wind farms on April 10. I feel the campaign group’s position and image suppled exaggerate the possible impact of wind turbines overlooking Oban Bay - and they also fail to address the real issue. The protestors acknowledge the need for renewable energy but not, they say, at the expense of a view.
Skye, Morar and Acharacle hit as wildfire season ignites

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

Glendale on Skye was the site of a large scale blaze when two miles of grassland ignited, with fire teams called to the scene just after midday last Tuesday. Crews from Dunvegan, Portree and Kyle of Lochalsh attended the scene and used four fire appliances to bring the incident under control, allowing them to leave the scene at 4.24am on Wednesday morning.
Bob MacIntyre says “abysmal” putting cost him Masters chance

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

SportBob MacIntyre said an “abysmal” putting performance led to him missing the Masters cut. After a disappointing opening day, the 28-year-old knew he needed a low score to remain at Augusta for the weekend. He twice did well to limit the damage after finding water at both the 11th and 13th and was one shot outside the projected two-under cut mark following a birdie at the 14th.
MSP hits out as SNP spends over £200 million on IT consultants to administer farm payments

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

Official figures show that on average more than £20m has been paid out each year to companies to advise and administer agricultural support payments over the last nine years. The total spend is just over £203m since 2016, the vast majority of which went to three external companies. Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said the firms are providing IT services rather than simply consulting on how to run the programmes.
George Hotel goes on the market with near £3m asking price

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

Argyllshire AdvertiserNewsAn iconic Argyll hotel has gone on the market with an asking price of around £3m. Administrators overseeing the sale of a historic 24-room Scottish boutique hotel have appointed specialist hotel agent Colliers to market the business and property in Inveraray for offers over £2.85m. Begbies Traynor were appointed as joint administrators of Inveraray Inn Ltd, which traded as the George Hotel, on March 28.
Obna Times Letters: April 10

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

School decision for TobermoryThe vitriolic response on social media to the outcome of the council meeting supporting the campus being in Tobermory does not promote Mull. Indeed, continued thrashing about maintains a danger to the whole project. It seems forgotten that the priority is and must remain children’s education in the future. The reality check is that the school is not yet built, and the money not yet guaranteed.