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FISHERMEN'S LEADERS SLAM CLYDE REPORT
Written by Gordon Neish   
Friday, 23 July 2010 09:12
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FISHING association leaders have hit out at a report published by York University this week which claims that the Clyde has become “an ecosystem in meltdown.”

Once famed for its cod,  halibut and large catches of herring, the Firth of Clyde - which stretches from Loch Fyne to the Mull of Kintyre –  is now, according to a professor of marine biology, “nearing the end point.”

Last Updated on Friday, 23 July 2010 21:27
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“A DISASTER IN WINTER”
Written by Aileen MacNicol   
Friday, 23 July 2010 09:05
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THE Scottish government's response to a ferry passenger's questions has highlighted some new concerns about the ability of the current tender process to deliver a robust service.
Last Updated on Friday, 23 July 2010 09:18
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INVERARAY GAMES
Written by Colin Cameron   
Friday, 23 July 2010 08:56
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Early rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the thousands who turned up to enjoy another spectacular Inveraray Highland Games on Tuesday.

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PUBLIC MEETING ON SUPERMARKET PROPOSAL
Written by Aileen MacNicol   
Friday, 16 July 2010 09:27
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Dunoon Community Council is to hold a public meeting seeking the community’s views on proposals for a major supermarket development on the site currently occupied by Walkers Mica home and garden centre.
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McGRIGOR FOR TORIES, OTHERS YET TO CALL
Written by Gordon Neish   
Friday, 16 July 2010 09:21
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ARGYLL and Bute Conservatives gathered in Inveraray at the weekend to select their candidate for next May’s Scottish election, and Jamie McGrigor MSP emerged as the victorious candidate following a closely argued run-off against former list MSP Dave Petrie.
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UNIVERSAL BROADBAND DELAY
Written by Gordon Neish   
Friday, 23 July 2010 09:03
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IN a move which will affect many in Argyll and Bute, the UK coalition government has this week postponed plans for  universal super-fast broadband by three years.
Last Updated on Friday, 23 July 2010 09:58
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JIM CROW GREYED OUT – AND PAINTED AGAIN
Written by Gordon Neish   
Friday, 16 July 2010 09:30
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Jim Crow Rock, the landmark on the foreshore at Hunter's Quay near Dunoon was painted grey over the weekend – before having its features restored by Wednesday.

Last Updated on Friday, 23 July 2010 09:17
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FINNARTMORE DEMOLISHED
Written by Aileen MacNicol   
Friday, 16 July 2010 09:24
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A BLOT on the landscape of Cowal’s shores has finally disappeared with the demolition last week of the former Finnartmore nursing home, at Kilmun near Dunoon.

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COWAL – THE PLACE TO BE
Written by Gordon Neish   
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 12:24
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A MAJOR marketing initiative was launched this morning (Tuesday) by Cowal Marketing Group, which aims to increase local tourist trade by 15 per cent.
Last Updated on Friday, 16 July 2010 09:38
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INVERARAY WOMAN MURDERED IN USA

A FORMER Inveraray resident was murdered by her stepson on Saturday – only a few months after moving from Argyll to Omaha, Nebraska to marry an American man.

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