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Oban racing star Susie Wolff says Netflix F1 documentary will help make history
Susie Wolff hopes the series will inspire women to take to the grid.
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Cannabis user risked almost two-dozen jobs after being caught in Oban
Jennifer Anderson, 34, admitted being in charge of a car while under the influence of the Class B drug.
Hotel worker admits setting boat on fire after argument at Mull pub
A Glasgow man admitted to set fire to the Orkney Fastliner near the Bunessan Inn after a pub argument.
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Inverness man fined for mooning Oban night porter after spa row
Liam Miller, 24, mooned a night porter at the Oban Bay Hotel after refusing to leave a private spa booking.
Ownership of Oban lane could impact planning permission for Riviera staircase
Proposals for an external staircase on the Corran Esplanade, may hinge on who owns a lane behind St John's Cathedral in Oban
‘Irate’ Oban man with hammer in town centre ordered to carry out unpaid work
Alex McLeish has been ordered to complete unpaid work and placed under supervision after taking a hammer into the town centre following a late-night argument.
Inverness dad jailed for delivering £14,820 of cocaine to Oban
Aaron Grant, 26, from Inverness, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after being caught delivering cocaine to Oban.
Community payback officer handed penalty points for head-on crash on A85 near Tyndrum
A woman from Lochwinnoch has been fined and given penalty points after causing a head-on collision while overtaking on the A85 near Tyndrum.
Oban man had to put his pet dog down – so strangled it in the bathroom
Harry Russell is facing jail after he admitted the "awful, awful" killing of his American Bully called Rex.
Oban man jailed after grabbing woman and threatening to ‘kill’ in town centre
Brendan McGuckin has been jailed for four months after grabbing a woman and threatening witnesses during an incident in Station Square, Oban.
Motorist 16 times over drug-drive limit disqualified in Oban
Steven Bathgate, 35, was caught 16 times over the drug drive limit while driving on the A85 near Taynuilt. He was disqualified at Oban Sheriff Court.
New owners return to Oban’s Tartan Tavern with plans for community revival
Frances and Colin Davren are back behind the bar—this time as owners—at the Tartan Tavern in Oban, with big plans to make the historic pub a welcoming community hub.
Revealed: The private Scottish island where David Beckham celebrated 50th birthday
The star took his sons Romeo and Cruz to the scenic but rugged destination south of Oban.
Man reported missing from Oban has been traced
Police shared an appeal to help trace Patrick Duncan.
Man charged after 155 cannabis plants seized from Oban property
The drugs have an estimated street value of £80,000.
Man carried out ‘grotesque’ campaign of abuse against ex-partner, Oban Sheriff Court hears
Allen Bell admitted to a prolonged campaign of threats and violence at locations in Oban, Paisley and Tenerife.
Fisherman faces jail after brandishing machete in Tobermory harbour
A fisherman who armed himself with the weapon after a row in a Tobermory pub has been told to prepare for a likely jail sentence.
Dunbeg man avoids jail after assault on mother’s ex-partner in Oban
Kieron Morrison, 23, from Dunbeg, narrowly avoided jail after an assault on his mother’s former partner in Oban, causing permanent severe injury.
How to find the Hidden Steakhouse in Oban
The speakeasy-style restaurant is already making a name for itself.
How Sorcha Bakery became Oban’s must-visit vegan spot
Run by former Puffer owner Keren Cafferty, the a vegan bakery uses local, ethically sourced ingredients — and it’s selling out every weekend.