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Oban domestic abuser weeps as he’s banned from seeing fiancee for a year

Ciaran Crainey was also jailed at Oban Sheriff Court after racking up four domestic offences and breaking bail conditions.

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Nightshift worker caught drug driving in Oban was eight times the limit

Kacper Dudzic narrowly avoided a night in the cells after "sleeping in" for his sentencing court date.

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Mull farm worker’s animal ban after he kept dogs in appalling conditions

Paul Chauvet's four dogs were covered in faeces and urine and one has since died, Oban Sheriff Court was told.

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Ember buses to launch in Fort William and Oban

The UK’s first fully electric coach company is expanding its network.

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Oban’s Atlantis leisure centre could be transformed with two-storey extension

Planning Ahead looks at recent applications in and around Oban and Fort William.

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GALLERY: Graceful grandmother takes to Oban catwalk aged 90

Mum and grandmother Patricia Collins, who turns 91 in June, last modeled when she was 12.

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Oban and Fort William Planning Ahead: Garden holiday pod refused as crofter plans Polycrubs

The Press and Journal details recent planning applications in and around Oban and Fort William.

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Woman accused of hate crime demanded lawyer who believes in Jesus

Valerie Muir, 47, is accused of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner and making inappropriate religious and sexual remarks.

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Oban man supplied drugs to children aged 13 and 15

Along with joints, Robert Murdoch, 66, also bought cigarettes for the youngsters.

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New distillery could be built on the banks of Loch Leven with cafe, shop and warehouse

The Press and Journal details recent planning applications in and around Oban and Fort William.

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Fines start: Laws banning pavement parking enforced across Oban and Argyll from today

The standard penalty for pavement parking violations in Argyll and Bute Council area is £100, reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.

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Anger over 22% pay rise for councillors as council tax hike hits Oban residents

Oban and Argyll locals have spoken of their disgust at the 'shameful' rise in pay for councillors.

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Dunbeg Boom Town plans include 433 new homes, a hotel and a drive-thru

Three planning applications lodged with Argyll and Bute Council for Dunbeg include student accommodation.

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Oban drivers warned of QR code parking payment scam

The sticker takes users to a scam website, designed for stealing their details.

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Petals of Oban: From serving Princess Diana to winning wedding supplier of the year

The florist has won the People's Choice Award.

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Grab and Go takeaway proposed for end of Harry Potter line and car wash bay plan at Morrisons in Fort William

The Press and Journal details recent planning applications in and around Oban and Fort William.

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Teenager charged after Oban drugs raid

Police in Oban found Class A and Class B drugs in the 18-year-old's property.

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Pensioner charged over ‘dangerous driving’ in Oban after video goes viral

Police are appealing for videos and images.

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Dom Joly and wife Stacey MacDougall visit her ancestral home in Oban as couple praise ‘brilliant place’

Dunollie Castle staff said they were 'delighted' to help Dom Joly's wife explore her clan's history in Oban.

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Oban food offering to expand as Sakura takeaway given planning permission

The business will take shape in a listed building, once home to an antique shop, at 98 George Street.