Islay lifeboat rescues drifting fishing boat

rnliIslay lifeboat was launched late on the afternoon of Sunday,February 19 2012 after Clyde Coastguard received a mayday call from a fishing vessel. Continue reading Islay lifeboat rescues drifting fishing boat

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

Kintyre wind towers come under the spotlight

kintyre-wind-tower-factoryLocal councillors and repesentatives from Infinis –a leading renewable energy operator,took a tour around the Wind Towers Limited plant at Machrihanish,Argyll,on Monday,February 13 2012. Continue reading Kintyre wind towers come under the spotlight

Islay seal lovers defend themselves against critics

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Fiona releasing a seal back to the wild

AN ISLAY couple well known for protecting seals have defended themselves after coming under investigation from an SSPCA inspector who has told them they can no longer keep seals on a long-term basis. Continue reading Islay seal lovers defend themselves against critics

Ali Baba gets another wish!

clachan-panto-21_c06panto01Clachan Calamities,Argyll,  is holding its latest pantomime production this week after Ali Baba was due to be launched in January,but power cuts put an end to both rehearsals and the live shows. Continue reading Ali Baba gets another wish!

Man sought in connection with teenager’s assault

a06efit01noPOLICE have released an e-fit image of a man they are searching for following the assault of an Argyll teenager last month. Continue reading Man sought in connection with teenager’s assault

Last chance to sign for A83 improvements

a83-petition-21_c05camp01THE party behind the ever-growing Sign for the A83 campaign,has started to collect petitions from various places in Kintyre this week. Continue reading Last chance to sign for A83 improvements

Bogus workmen hit Campbeltown area

TWO men posing workmen were arrested recently for fraud in relation to repair work at a house in the Campbeltown area,Argyll. Continue reading Bogus workmen hit Campbeltown area

Children in Need helps Campbeltown youth group

21_c05kyes03KINTYRE Youth Enquiry Service (KYES) in Campbeltown has helped a number of young people to get on in life. Continue reading Children in Need helps Campbeltown youth group

Southend Burns Supper

21_c05burn01A PACKED dining room enjoyed the 55th Southend Burns’ Supper last Friday evening. Continue reading Southend Burns Supper

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