Argyll and Bute to increase spend on roads and education

councillor-dick-walsh-leader-argyll-and-bute-councilROADS and education are the two main winners in Argyll and Bute Council’s budget,which will see £120 million capital investment in Argyll and Bute in the next three years. Continue reading Argyll and Bute to increase spend on roads and education

Ardrishaig and Tarbert children win Toyota ‘dream car’competition

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Ruaraidh Logan from Ardrishaig Primary School with his picture

THREE budding artists from Mid Argyll have been selected to represent their area in a UK-wide art competition. Continue reading Ardrishaig and Tarbert children win Toyota ‘dream car’competition

Minard wind farm developers check out Kintyre factory

kintyre-wind-tower-factoryDEVELOPERS behind the proposed A’Cruach Windfarm in Minard this week met with an Argyll wind turbine tower manufacturer to discuss a potential deal that could bring millions to the Argyll economy. Continue reading Minard wind farm developers check out Kintyre factory

New Mid Argyll project to tackle excessive drinking

lochgilphead-drugs-and-alcohol-help-06_a04encompass02TWO COMMUNITIES in Mid Argyll are to be at the heart of a pioneering project that aims to tackle the drinking culture on the west coast of Scotland. Continue reading New Mid Argyll project to tackle excessive drinking

New pontoons cash for Tarbert Harbour

tarbert-harbour-a06harbour01noPLANS to create an extra 40 berthing pontoons in Tarbert Harbour will go ahead after the authority received a cash boost last week. Continue reading New pontoons cash for Tarbert Harbour

Business views sought for ferry service

Councillor John Semple

Councillor John Semple

BUSINESSES interested in a ferry service between Campbeltown and Ayrshire should make their views known now,Kintyre Councillor John Semple said. Continue reading Business views sought for ferry service

Argyll landfill site strikes could escalate

strike-at-shanks-06_a06shanks01STAFF at Shanks’ landfill sites across Argyll and Bute are planning to escalate strike action after walking out for two hours on Monday. Continue reading Argyll landfill site strikes could escalate

Pensioners escape Tarbert crash uninjured

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Photography courtesy of Colin Hunter.

A PENSIONER was treated for shock this week after the car he was travelling in overturned on Barmore Road,Tarbert,Argyll. Continue reading Pensioners escape Tarbert crash uninjured

New counselling service opens in Lochgilphead

lochgilphead-dochas-06_a06dochas01A NEW counselling service for carers living with bereavement and people with long-term illness was launched in Lochgilphead,Argyll,  on Friday February 3 2012. Continue reading New counselling service opens in Lochgilphead

Council to look at uses for old Lochgilphead primary

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Fiona Kalache and Sarah Taylor from MAYP at the old school site.

Argyll and Bute councillors have agreed to further explore various options regarding the former Lochgilphead Primary School site. Continue reading Council to look at uses for old Lochgilphead primary

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