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Storm Ashley: Roads closed and trains cancelled after 70mph hour winds

Storm damage is being assessed after gale-force winds and rain hit the country.

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Rainbows and sunshine as Royal National Mod ends in Oban

Oban Gaelic Choir won for an unprecedented fourth consecutive time at the final competition of the nine-day festival.

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GALLERY: Gaelic choristers shine at Royal National Mod in Oban

P&J photographer Sandy McCook has been capturing prize winners in Oban.

Oban news and sport | The Press and Journal

Royal National Mod brings business boost to Oban

Locals say the impact of the multi-million-pound event has been "terrific" for the area.

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How to win gold at the Royal National Mod – a winner shares his secret to success

The P&J sat down with this year's Gold Medal winner Ryan Johnston to find out what it takes to clinch the coveted prize.

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Gaelic TV Stars Joy Dunlop and Duncan MacNeil reveal how the Royal National Mod ignited their careers

The well-kent faces spoke to the P&J as they attended this year's event in Oban.

Oban news and sport | The Press and Journal

GALLERY: Young Gaelic stars win big at Royal National Mod

P&J photographer Sandy McCook has been capturing prize winners in Oban - congratulations to you all!

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The price of Gaelic glory: Mod choirs reveal eye-watering hotel costs for Oban competition

One group has paid £12,000 for a four-night stay.

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Can the Mod’s young songbirds inspire new teachers? Desperate call for inspirational Gaelic tutors

13-year-old Millie wows crowds with a poignant song... but questions have been raised about how future talent will be nurtured .

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Royal National Mod Gold Medal winner, singer Kerrie Kennedy, stuns at Celtic Praise

Aberdeen and Oban youth choir conductor performed Cuantan in memory of friend Kirsteen Menzies Maclennan.

Oban news and sport | The Press and Journal

WATCH: Inspiring Makaton Gaelic choir brings inclusivity to Royal National Mod

There wasn't a dry eye in the house on the second day of the event in Oban.

Oban news and sport | The Press and Journal

Gaelic champions remembered as Royal National Mod begins in Oban

As The Press and Journal embark on covering this year's Mod, we take a moment to honour the Gaelic champions who have been lost over the past year.

Oban news and sport | The Press and Journal

Oban man tried to murder ex in savage hammer attack over unpaid debt

Derek Hughes, 57, struck the woman repeatedly on her head with a hammer at her home in Dunbeg, near Oban.

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Scenic Highlands beauty spot blocked after two-vehicle crash on A82

The road was restricted in both directions near Glencoe.

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Oban inventor set to launch packaging product made from onion skin

The material is said to extend the shelf life of perishables such as fruit and vegetables.

Oban news and sport | The Press and Journal

Teenager caught with drugs at Oban health club

He was stopped by police at the 24-hour gym.

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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.

Oban news and sport | The Press and Journal

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

The family of Thomas Prior have been informed.