Fort William ready to give warm welcome to Trad Music Awards
The 2011 traditional music awards Fort William dignitaries are looking forward to extending a warm Highland welcome on December 7-8 to everyone coming to the 10th 2012 MG ALBA Traditional Music Awards...
View ArticleCouncillor’s BMW stolen from driveway
A BMW car stolen from the drive way of a Lochaber councillor has been found thanks to the joint working of the business community, social networks and good old fashioned police detective work....
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Commercial approach to brown bin waste will protect services and jobs –...
plans to charge for garden waste to be uplifted could help generate more than half a million pounds, according to the Highland Council. From July, anyone wishing to have their brown bin emptied will...
View ArticleBanavie school road safety work welcomed
Work to improve safety at the Banavie Primary School junction is due to start next month. Following concerns raised by Banavie Primary School staff and the parent council about road safety on the A830,...
View ArticleCommunity vindicated over long battle for road crossings on A830
Residents in Kilmallie, Banavie and Corpach were vindicated this week after Transport Scotland finally accepted the need for controlled crossings on the A830. Transport Scotland area manager David...
View ArticleFort William to see investment of £1.2 million in 200 new affordable homes
At least 200 new affordable homes will be built in Fort William following the award of a £1.2 million grant from the Scottish Government to Lochaber Housing Association (LHA). The announcement was made...
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Allan will jet in from Canada and it’s all for the love of Fergie
If further proof were ever needed of the affection and respect in which Moidart’s ‘Ceilidh King’ Fergie MacDonald is held by other musicians, look no further than next month’s Mòd in Fort William....
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Fort William dive school collapse branded a ‘national disgrace’
A Lochaber councillor has labelled the recent collapse of The Underwater Centre in Fort William as ‘a national disgrace’. Councillor Allan Henderson expressed frustration that public and industry...
View ArticleHenderson defends Corran Ferry price hike amid budget row
The Caol and Mallaig councillor said that the fare increases are reasonable. The post Henderson defends Corran Ferry price hike amid budget row appeared first on The Oban Times.
View ArticleSurprise offer of Lochaber energy incinerator welcomed
A senior Lochaber councillor has welcomed a surprise offer from a local businessman to look into the building of a waste to energy incinerator that would burn 100,000 tons of rubbish to generate heat...
View ArticleContentious Question Time highlights Lochaber’s strengths and areas of...
A lively debate ensued as questions were asked of a panel of high profile Lochaber figures in one of the big events of Lochaber Ideas Week. The post Contentious Question Time highlights Lochaber’s...
View ArticleEIS union claims Lochaber pupils among those suffering after ASN cutbacks
Pupils who require support in schools in Lochaber and elsewhere across the Highlands are suffering frustration, anxiety and stress following the reduction in Additional Support Needs (ASN) provision...
View ArticleBaxter slams ‘secret’ planning meetings
The allegation refers to Highland Council's temporary suspension of the current scheme of delegation for dealing with planning applications during the coronavirus crisis. The post Baxter slams ‘secret’...
View Article‘Disaster’ for rural Highland economy if new short-term let rules approved
FSB Scotland says it supports appropriate regulations for short-term lets, but believes that the Scottish Government is using a 'sledgehammer to crack nuts.' The post ‘Disaster’ for rural Highland...
View ArticleTwo new GPs lined up for Mallaig and Arisaig practice area
Local Caol and Mallaig ward Highland councillors Allan Henderson welcomed the confirmation of the new GPS, although it had been expected that at least one of them would be in post this month. The post...
View ArticleFort William train proposal develops head of steam
The plans to bring a 'service within a service' are currently being discussed among the Fort William 2020 Group, West Highland Review Group, ScotRail and various community councils. The post Fort...
View ArticleMusical tribute to people of Ukraine
The event raised a total of £473 which will go towards helping Ukrainian refugees. The post Musical tribute to people of Ukraine appeared first on The Oban Times.
View ArticleMSP warns more protection needed along Lochaber’s famous beaches
But with a new tourism season and an influx of visitors ahead, Ms Forbes cautioned that while tourism is a crucial part of Lochaber's rural economy, it must work with local communities and landscapes....
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