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Louise Glen: As an Oban local I’m shocked by gangland murder probe – but in this town you can’t hide the truth

A reporter’s view from Oban as a major murder investigation brings dozens of officers to a local quarry.

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Search for murder weapon used in ‘gangland execution’ begins as Oban mart and quarry sealed off

Euan Johnston was killed nine years ago while sat in his vehicle on Scotland Street in Glasgow.

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How to spot meteorite fragments near Fort William and Oban: Warning for walkers after fireball sighting

Experts believe meteorites may have fallen near Loch Treig and Loch Ericht.

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Orangery and event space proposed at historic Glencruitten House in Oban

A steel-framed orangery is proposed for Glencruitten House in Oban. The plans also include a licence bid for events at the estate.

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Iona Shop in Oban to close after 78 years

Alan Cathro, owner of The Iona Shop in Oban, is retiring after decades at the helm of the popular jewellery and gift shop.

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Oban builder Gregor Morawski leads major developments across the town

From £110 in his pocket to transforming Oban: Gregor Morawski is behind new business units, hotel expansion and a bowling alley in Oban.

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Illicit Valium addict in court after stashing stolen items – in his wheelchair

A Dunbeg man using an electric wheelchair has been given a second chance after stealing from a shop in Oban. A sheriff heard he’s working with addiction services.

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Mull chef set fire to boat – after a row over the price of fish and chips

A chef has been told by a sheriff to get saving to compensate the owner of a boat he destroyed in a row over pub prices.

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Tributes paid to Oban and Dalmally firefighter as flags lowered to half-mast across the UK

RAF veteran Richard Scott is remembered for his dedication, bravery and service.

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Driver smashed into car on wrong side of road – then blamed deer for being ‘too beautiful’

A man living in Taynuilt pled guilty to careless driving after a crash near Kilmelford caused by swerving to avoid a deer.

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Actor and Traitors US presenter Alan Cumming shares Hebrides cruise adventure and puffin-filled travels

Alan Cumming has offered an insight into his scenic cruise through the Hebrides and its islands of Mull, Skye, St Kilda and Lunga with Hebridean Island Cruises.

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What happened when I tried a 5.30am class at Oban’s Happy Wee Health Club?

The growing 24-hour gym is proving a supportive environment for locals of all ages

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Cake sale helps Taynuilt scientist raise £1,300 to fund blind springer spaniel Cae’s eye surgery

Generous SAMS colleagues showed their love for cake - and dogs - by helping Naomi Thomas fund the urgent treatment.

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Oban woman hails support group that ‘saved her life’

Helen Pearson is calling for help to keep the vital mental health group going.

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‘Cowardly’ Oban roofer avoids jail after punching man outside pub

Cameron Laird, 24, broke his victim's jaw following a verbal dispute at Lochavullin bar in Oban.

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Fisherman avoids jail for brandishing machete after pub row in Tobermory

Fisherman Andrew Aitken, 34, took a machete into a public area of Tobermory after a heated dispute in a Ledaig car park pub.

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Argyll man jailed after driving friend’s car in Oban while four times over the limit

Rory McFall, 34, admitted driving a friend’s car four times over the limit in Oban. He received five months in jail and a 27-month driving ban.

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Dunbeg decorator convicted of stalking to move back to Lithuania

Andrej Vorobjov, 61, was convicted of stalking a woman in Dunbeg. He avoided jail and was sentenced to unpaid work and supervision at Oban Sheriff Court.

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St Cyrus man fined after verbal abuse towards partner at Oban holiday park

Matthew Mills, 46, from St Cyrus, admitted verbally abusive behaviour toward his partner at Loch Awe Holiday Park near Oban.

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Oban dad who admitted strangling dog avoids jail

Oban man Harry Russell admitted strangling his dog Rex in 2021 - an act that was described as "warped and disturbing".