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Highland teens face jail after violence in Oban and Fort William

Grant-Finlay McPhee, 19, and a 17-year-old boy both pled guilty to criminal offences committed during incidents in Oban and Fort William.

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All you need to know about what’s happening at this year’s Royal National Mod in Oban

Nine days of events are planned - here's the schedule.

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Man last seen a month ago may be in west Highlands or Oban

54-year-old William Barclay has been reported missing.

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Body found in search for man, 43, missing in Argyll

The family of Thomas Prior have been informed.

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‘Concerns growing’ over missing person Thomas Prior from Craobh Haven

Missing man Thomas Prior was last seen on Tuesday September 24.

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Car flips on to roof in crash outside Oban High School

The incident caused traffic delays in the town.

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Driver and child taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Oban

Police and ambulance were called to the incident near the high school.

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CalMac n’ cheese ‘falls off top spot’ – but has the recipe changed?

Full ingredients list revealed as critics raise question over popular dish.

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O-Bun Deli in Oban opens its doors serving up 12 flavours of Highland Fold ice cream

The shop is in the former Nancy Blacks unit on Argyll Square.

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Well-known Oban hospitality worker retiring after serving others for 50 years

Irene Parker has worked hundreds of weddings, funerals, Burns Suppers and Rotary Clubs over the decades.

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Oban fish and chip shop enjoys ‘craic’ with comedian BlackPaddy

The social media star also known as Fabu D tasted the food for his 609,000 Facebook followers.

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Mystery bidder close to snapping up Oban’s only cinema

Those responsible for the sale of the venue say they can't disclose who the buyer is.

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‘We are very happy to be here’: Ukrainian refugees take over Beach Cafe in Dunbeg

Yevheniia Khmara and Mariia Shcherbar have saved the popular premises from permanent closure.

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For sale: Invercloy bed and breakfast with outstanding Oban Bay views

Six-bedroom business hits the market.

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‘Considerable damage’ caused during break-in at Argyll hotel

Portsonachan Hotel, which is currently on the market, was targeted in the early hours of Friday.

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Temperatures could drop below freezing this week as warm spell ends for the north

Aviemore recorded a temperature of 26C on Saturday.

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Oban FM volunteer ‘desperate’ for legal help as debt collectors demand £17,000 for failed radio station

Proud grandma Christine MacDonald, 70, was shocked to receive a sheriff's officer letter.

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For sale: Idyllic Raera Farm near Oban with its own gorge for wild swimming

'Once in a lifetime opportunity' to buy ancient estate at Kilninver.

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Body of man, 95, lay in Oban retirement flat ‘for a month’

Police were called after residents who live in the complex raised concerns.

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Woman, 87, dies after Oban house blaze

Two fire services appliances were called to the home near the CalMac pier.