‘Contemptible’ to steal glasses, says sheriff
Sheriff Patrick Hughes told a man it was contemptible to steal another person’s glasses.
News
News
‘Pre-loved’ furniture shop receives national re-use quality standard award
Kintyre Reuse Hub at 64 Longrow has achieved Revolve accreditation after two years of hard work from staff and volunteers
News
Overnight road closures for Tayinloan patching works
Amnesty periods will be provided at various intervals but access for emergency services will be maintained at all times
News
Leader, September 17, 2021
We’re always amazed when people get in touch to let us know about their head shaves
News
Sellers anticipating top prices at sheep sale
More than 500 breeding sheep and 95 tups have been entered along with a small quantity of store lambs.
News
Health and social care overspend ‘concerning’
‘There is sufficient time left in the current year for the position to be recovered by the year end, as outlined in the financial recovery plan’
News
Almost all Argyll adults now fully vaccinated
And the percentage of 16- to 17-year-olds receiving their first Covid vaccine dose in the area is also already above 60 per cent
Sport
Pupils’ U13s suffer league defeat despite fine play
The Pupils took the lead early in the match but two quick-fire strikes before half-time gave the Glasgow team a 2-1 lead at the interval
Sport
Pupils hit for six in home humbling
Campbeltown Pupils endured another chastening afternoon last Saturday after a 6-2 defeat to Govan cracks Harmony Row
Football
Young Pupils eclipse Cambuslang Colts to make it three wins out of three
The Pupils piled on the pressure which resulted in a remarkable accumulation of 10 different players scoring on the day
Sport
Other Machrihanish and Tarbert golf results
Results from recent competitions at Machrihanish and Tarbert Golf Clubs
Sport
Stiff wind adds extra challenge in Keil Trophy competition
The wind made for tricky conditions and this helped to keep scores relatively high.
Sport
Junior footballers take first steps towards coaching
Euan Dott, Josh Arkell and Calum Ellis have successfully completed the Scottish Football Association Early Touches Level 1.1 course
Sport
Neil smashes competition to lift champion’s trophy
Neil Littleson lifted Campbeltown Lawn Tennis Club’s Dickson Men’s Singles Trophy last week for the second time
Sport
Hardman picks up captain’s prize in Autumn Meeting
Despite a grey, cool and breezy start, the day improved and for the majority of the round the competing ladies enjoyed sunny although at times windy conditions
Sport
Away win secures second division spot for young Pupils
Campbeltown Pupils’ under 13s team got returned to their winning ways on Sunday with a hard fought 4-2 win away to Dumbarton Riverside.
Outdoors
Photograph of the Week, September 17 2021
‘I just loved the natural scene of the washed up wood against the sunset’
Leisure
New book unveils Dalriada family name connections
From flicking through the book, the area’s strong shared identity and significant relationship with south-west Scotland is obvious.
Leisure
What’s new at Campbeltown Picture House this week?
The latest flicks to hit the big screen at Campbeltown’s cinema
Nostalgia
From Our Files, September 17 2021
A look back at the Courier’s archive from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Leisure
Care home worker braves the shave to give residents ‘extra special’ Christmas
‘Zoe’s selfless act is a perfect example of the kindness that HC-One is all about’
Leisure
Senior citizens’ Monday Social Club back in action
One of the first items on the group’s agenda is replying to an invitation to the club members to visit Erskine Hospital
Leisure
Leisure trust chief hails success in tough times
‘Despite the challenges, this has been another year of success and achievement. [Our] successes are even more remarkable given the vastly changed operating environment’
Fundraisers
Tractor run total gives air ambulance a lift
‘We would like to thank everyone who gave us a donation for our tractor run’
Leisure
Gigha’s murderous new TV role
‘In true Rankin fashion, he has created an incredible narrative, from which this exciting new format hangs’
Nostalgia
From Our Files, September 10, 2021
A look back at the Courier’s archive from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, September 17 2021
Knowledge and experience are fundamental for a real choice.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, September 10 2021
What one memory would you choose to carry with you and savour over the coming months?
Opinion
Letters, September 10 2021
Our readers express their opinions through our letters to the editor feature
Opinion
Thought for the Week, September 3 2021
If you are feeling fed up, neglected, abandoned, lonely, there is hope.
Opinion
Leader, September 3 2021
Good luck to the successful S6 students who have been appointed to the roles of school captains, vice captains, sports captains and sportscotland Young Ambassadors.
Opinion
Leader, August 27 2021
While we must remain vigilant to prevent any spread of Covid-19, it was nice to see Campbeltown looking ‘normal’ last week as people enjoyed MOKFest