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Glenralloch champion leads Archie MacNab Memorial

The club is hosting it’s annual Am-Am on Saturday August 25.

Tennis singles players strung out in tough tiebreak

August 17, 2018

Morris served his way back in to force a tiebreak, which he seemed to win with ease.

Athletics

Mid Argyll sports day seeks athletics stars

August 16, 2018

Entries are welcome from all parts of Argyll and beyond including visitors to the area.

Foursome take Carradale’s Torrisdale Cup

August 12, 2018

The course was in great condition receiving many positive comments following a tough season of extreme weather conditions for greenkeeper Robert Strang.

Jimmy Kerr Open results

August 10, 2018

The results are in for Machrihanish Golf Club’s Jimmy Kerr Open, played last Saturday.

Doubles duo defy the odds in a smashing win

August 10, 2018

It was a tough battle of 18 games, belied by the 6-3, 6-3 eventual score, at 9.35pm.

McGlynn takes trophy in Mundell Memorial Open

August 9, 2018

Ryan had four birdies in his round, one of which was at the eighth where he almost had a hole in one.

Other Sports

Mid Argyll peloton expands Kintyre time trial

August 7, 2018

Mr Taylor said that he had ridden in many cycling club events but had never been to one so well organised.

Golf lottery results

August 7, 2018

The next draw, for a jackpot of £700, will be on August 13.

Football

Pupils put up good fight in Argyll and Bute Cup

August 7, 2018

After 200 minutes of football, plus a nerve-shredding penalty shoot-out, in mist, rain and scorching sunshine, Oban Saints emerged the overall winners of this year’s Argyll and Bute Cup.

1	Tie at top of darts league3rd April
2	Kintyre runs away with the competition at athletics final3rd April
3	Minister reveals plans for lifeline Argyll trunk road3rd April
4	Pupils’ premier league survival dealt a blow10th April
5	Dumbarton draw as young Campbeltown Pupils chase title10th April

Leisure

All Leisure

MOK Festival’s new features are a hit!

Many admitted they preferred the harder surface at Springbank underfoot to the grass at Kinloch Green.

Campbeltown raves about techno talents

August 16, 2018

Forty-somethings were in their element, reliving their youth as they raved with glow sticks and light-up footwear and headgear.

Young musicians’ foot-tapping folk finesse

August 15, 2018

Highland dancers from James McCorkindale’s School of Dancing completed the event’s folk feel.

Sensational supergroups end successful festival

August 15, 2018

Session A83, a collection of artists who performed across the festival, kicked off Survivors’ Night in style.

From Our Files, August 10 2018

August 12, 2018

‘There was no anti-venom serum in Argyll, so they tracked some down and the helicopter brought it as it was coming to the hospital anyway.’

Costa del Dalintober hosts Campbeltown Community Regatta

August 10, 2018

Jamie McLean manually cleared half a ton of seaweed off the beach at 8am on Saturday morning.

What will the experts make of the 60 Second Dram?

August 8, 2018

Take a trip to the Hundred Acre Wood for charity

August 8, 2018

It brings the joy and escapism of cinema to patients undergoing treatment for complex illnesses and injuries in hospitals around the UK.

Free tours roll out the cinema’s red carpet

August 8, 2018

When ‘talkies’ started to become popular and his soundtracks were not required, Mr Greig founded an orchestra which proved very popular for social events and functions.

BBC reporter judged castles in the sand

August 6, 2018

It was a tough decision but there was only one golden bucket and spade trophy specially made by Kenny Blair.

Opinion

All Opinion

Letter: Honorary membership for ex-pro

Congratulations to the captain and the committee for its decision.

Letter: Dalintober beach memories

August 17, 2018

Opinion

Magical MOK Fest makes memories

August 16, 2018

It paid off, with a packed dance floor and many revellers proclaiming it to be ‘the best night out ever!’

Letter: Genealogy help sought

August 16, 2018

Dugald was an employee of West Coast Motors, before going to the war in the Middle East.

Letter: Internet lags behind

August 14, 2018

In Whitehouse and across West Kintyre I also listened to concerns about slow internet speed .

Letter: Friday 13th dark cloud had a silver lining

August 14, 2018

Kindness is often a rare thing, but not in Campbeltown and Southend, and I am so very grateful to live in such a caring and friendly place.

Columnists

Campbeltown Community Regatta’s heroes

August 14, 2018

Dalintober Beach Group’s Jamie McLean, nearly double Rhys’ age, was a very respectable second in 40.88 seconds.

Letter: Royal Mail part of social fabric

August 13, 2018

If they are not at home when we deliver, they’ll now receive email/SMS notifications on the whereabouts of their delivery.

Letter: Councillors’ food expenses

August 12, 2018

Councillor Redman must have been feeling a bit peckish as he has munched his way through £658.28 all by himself – almost 50 per cent of the total claim.