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Family’s heartbreak after Oban woman identified by DNA instead of a final farewell
When Oban mum Lisa Scott died in the hours after a violent assault, her family were left not only with grief, but with unanswered questions.
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Oban MMA fighter jailed for 46 months after two brutal attacks
Russell MacLennan, 37, was sentenced to 46 months for two serious assaults, described by the judge as “cowardice” attacks.
Oban kitchen porter jailed for six years after fatally pushing dad into path of moving ambulance
Lewis Budge was sentenced after CCTV footage showed he deliberately shoved 39-year-old Robert Bromell into the road, where he was fatally struck by an ambulance.
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Oban home carer convicted of sustained campaign of stalking against former friend
Jessie Mary MacDonald sent malicious letters to her place of work.
Man admits killing Oban father after shoving him in front of ambulance
Lewis Budge claimed Robert Bromell "stumbled" in front of the emergency vehicle as they walked along the Corran Esplanade, but CCTV footage told a different story.
I took an electric heater on the 5am Oban train — and that’s when I realised the chill isn’t acceptable
The service is known locally as the Siberian Express, such is the cold on board.
‘It’s not the news we hoped for’: Mum’s Mexico cancer treatment paused after hospital stay
Family, friends and supporters have raised £70,000 to enable to undergo treatment following her diagnosis.
Rape victim’s evidence from beyond the grave helped convict Oban children’s home predator
Alexander Boyd, from Inverness, has now been locked up for raping two girls while he was employed at a residential unit.
All aboard the bedtime express: A nine-hour journey on the Caledonian Sleeper to London
The Fort William to London sleeper is like time-travelling in your pyjamas.
Newtonmore chef admits nine-year campaign of abuse against former partner
Jordan Clark subjected his former partner to years of threatening and abusive behaviour.
Oban man charged after 20-year-old found injured
Police made the grim discovery on Friday morning.
Heavy rain warning prompts police travel advice for west coast and Highlands
The warning is in place until midnight on Sunday.
Man, 63, reported missing from Oban found
Police Scotland thanked the public for their assistance.
Oban court will hear Doc Macarthur case after family push for local justice
Lorry driver Derek Russell, 52, from Milton of Campsie, has been charged with causing death by careless driving and pleaded not guilty.
The Highlands and Islands most unique Christmas tradition? The mighty creel Christmas tree
Vote for your favourite tree in our poll.
Man jailed over Oban cannabis farm operation worth £29,000
Miraldo Ruko had 145 cannabis plants in the Pulpit Hill home.
Oban Aldi shoplifter threatened to stab staff during violent theft attempt
Marco Telfor tried to walk out of Aldi without paying for his bag of groceries.
Oban man ordered to pay £200 after assault on Claredon Hotel bouncer
Stuart Maccormack refused to leave the bar and was throwing punches.
Offender sent explicit photo to a dog groomer after mistaking her for porn star influencer
Kevin Hobbs claims it was a misunderstanding when he sent the image to the shocked woman.
TV dancer ‘couldn’t have been stopped’ in Oban double killing, fatal accident inquiry finds
Oskars Rancevs was 32 at the time of the incident.