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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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‘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.

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Gallery: Argyllshire Gathering attracts huge crowd in Oban

One of the town's biggest annual events took place at Mossfield today.

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‘Little Trooper’: Oban song star Rubi won’t let hearing loss stop her singing

The eight-year-old is tutored by Gaelic vocalist Mary Catherine MacLean.

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‘Back to its heyday’: Meet the three friends breathing new life into popular hotel near Oban

Lauren Stewart, Andrew McPherson and Ricardo Pereira are breathing new life into the Lochnell Arms.

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West coast road reopens to traffic following crash north of Oban

Motorists were being warned of expect delays in the area.

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Shock as Stornoway skipper held in Spain after ‘trafficking 1.2 tonnes of cocaine’ in ‘world’s largest drugs bust’

People in the Western Isles and Oban have told of their surprise following Cowan's arrest.

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London to the Western Isles: Learners travelling 690 miles for driving tests

Those making the journey to the region to sit their practical driving exam are being caught out by rural roads.

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27 hours of heavy rain to hit the West Coast as yellow warning extended

The Met Office issued a weather warning which has been brought forward, beginning at 6pm.

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Restaurant review: Speaking of love in Oban’s Kaina Italian Kitchen

First time for food in Kaina Italian Kitchen, and I have already been back for that pizza!

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Oban Phoenix Cinema goes on the market

The troubled venture closed its doors in May.

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North and north-east set for week-long scorcher as summer finally arrives

Temperatures are set to soar to 23°C in some areas.

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Is a drive-thru FINALLY coming to Oban?

Pre-planning consultation lodged for Dunbeg, near Oban, includes a site earmarked for a drive-thru and roundabout.

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Watch: Clipper Round the World host port in Oban comes to an end

Andrew Spence, of BID4OBan, says Clipper crews will long have a welcome in Oban.