Angus Bradley, better known as Angy, is a popular character in Lochgilphead. Born and brought up in the town, Angy shares some memories with Argyllshire Advertiser readers, and recalls his mother and father’s reaction when he returned from national service in 1955 as a teddy boy.

IT IS an expression which means someone is maybe not the most intelligent in the world, but you would not be daft if you come up the River Clyde in this particular banana boat.

LOCAL residents have described the former Lochgilphead Primary School site as ‘the Gorbals’ this week.

A FORMER Lochgilphead High School pupil has returned to save the fate of the town’s putting green this summer.

DEDICATED volunteers of Mid Argyll branch of the British Red Cross enjoyed a day out in London recently by Royal invitation.

THE CONTENTS of the former Lochgilphead High School could soon be making their way to the Caribbean.

RESIDENTS of a small Mid Argyll community are battling to raise more than a quarter of a million pounds to save their ‘lifeline’ village shop from closure.

THE VILLAGE of Crinan became the playground for more than 50 classic boats last weekend.

THE STORIES of 15 young boys from Zambia are a million miles away from the lives of people in Mid Argyll.

A NEW ROAD sign in Inveraray has been annoying visitors and locals trying to take photographs of what has been described by one as ‘one of Scotland’s most scenic views.’

A FOUR man team from Mid Argyll have returned triumphant after tackling the 55 mile Rob Roy challenge.

TARBERT Seafood Festival got off to a bit of a soggy start last weekend but the enthusiasm of the crowd could not be dampened.

AN ARDRISHAIG pub that went up in flames three years ago is to be rebuilt by its new owner.

A MID ARGYLL pensioner is thousands of pounds out of pocket this week after falling victim to a lottery scam.

IT WAS a hair-raising weekend for one Kilmichael man after he agreed to have his hair shaved off for charity.

A BOOK telling the story of Loch Fyne Oysters brought back some nostalgic memories for workers past and present last week.

PUPILS and parents alike entered into the spirit of VE Day at Kilmartin Primary School recently.

MAJOR work being carried out at Lochgilphead’s Front Green will be finished two months behind schedule.

MID ARGYLL was hit by torrential rainstorms on the first day of July, and Lochgilphead’s Argyll Street was abandoned with residents preferring to stay indoors than brave the elements.

SHELTERED housing wardens in Mid Argyll breathed a sigh of relief this week after learning their jobs have been saved - despite Argyll and Bute Council withdrawing more than a quarter of a million pounds of funding.

INVERARAY pipe band are celebrating once again after picking up a prestigious award for the second year in a row.