Brian Hossack, Wyvex Media Journalist Profile

Articles

Oban Times: From our Files - May 8

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

To continue reading this article you will need to .. Subscribe for full access to West Coast Today or Register for 1 free article per weekSubscribing gives you access all areas of the website, unlimited articles and access to the digital editions of The Oban Times, Arran Banner, Campbeltown Courier, Argyllshire Advertiser and Lochaber Times including 18 years of archive editions. You will also be helping to support local independent journalism and local jobs.
Farming stalwart announces retirement

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

Oban TimesNewsScotland’s leading livestock auctioneers has anniycbed that George Purves will retire after almost 50 years of dedicated service to Scotland’s agricultural community. Since being appointed Managing Director of United Auctions in 2017, Mr Purves has overseen significant growth at United Auctions, strengthening its market leadership, expanding its footprint to nine centres across Scotland, and significantly increasing turnover.
Deliberate house fire treated as attempted murder

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

Lochaber TimesNewsPolice are treating a deliberate house fire in Fort William as attempted murder. Officers were called to a blaze on Wallace Place in Fort William at about 12.50am on Friday. A woman and a girl were inside the house but they were not injured, while some nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution. Detectives are now looking for two men who were seen in the area at the time.
Martin Laing at Large: April 24

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

Vandalism at Mossfield Stadium in Oban:Two thoughts immediately spring to mind. First - and I’m sure most of you would echo this - is why the vandals do their damage in the first place. What goes through their useless minds that motivates their awful behaviour? I suspect I will never understand that. The second thought was prompted by the story last week detailing the campaign to have CCTV cameras installed at the venue to deter and identify the lowlife culprits.
Lochaber Times: From our Files April 24

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

FIFTY YEARS AGO: Thursday April 24 1975Farewell dinner of Fort William Town CouncilThe Burgh of Fort William marked the end of an era in local government with a farewell dinner in the Alexandra Hotel. Guests included town council staff, past and present members of the town council, and others who had played a prominent part in the life of the burgh over the years. As they arrived they were greeted by Provost G. K. B. Henderson and officials, wearing their crimson robes of office for the last time.
Oban Times: From our Files - April 24

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

TEN YEARS AGOThursday April 23 2015 - Volunteers on top form as old school project gets under way. An open day at the former Rockfield Primary School saw almost 200 people join organisers to find out what plans Oban Community Trust (OCT) had for when it took over the building and car park in early May. During the event, the trust was presented with £5,000 each from the Oban Common Good Fund and Scottish Sea Farms.
Glasgow Letter: April 24

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

Glasgow Love StoryOn Friday this week, Tide Lines release our fourth album, Glasgow Love Story. I wouldn’t normally be so bold as to take up column inches in the Glasgow Letter with a shameless plug for my own band! This particular album, however, feels relevant because it is our tribute to the city that has had such a formative effect on us. While Tide Lines will always be a highland band, Glasgow’s rich musical and cultural landscape is a key element of our identity.
Tesco recalls Easter eggs amid fears they contain metal fragments

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

Tony’s Chocolonely caramel sea salt and large milk chocolate hollow treats are both being taken off sale due to the potential presence of metal fragments. The 242g eggs are affected with the best before date of 30 June. A spokesperson for the supermarket giant said: "If you have bought this product, please do not eat it. "Instead return it to a Tesco store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required."People can also visit www.uk.tonyschocolonely.com for nore information.
Man arrested after police called to early morning disturbance at property

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.