END IN SIGHT?

Last Updated on Friday, 17 May 2013 10:40 Written by Gordon Neish Friday, 17 May 2013 09:44

A cryptic press statement received by the Dunoon Observer this morning reveals that Argyll and Bute councillors may have found a solution to their political troubles, and a new leader and administration could be in place by next week.

DELAY FOR DUNOON BROADBAND BOOST

Last Updated on Friday, 17 May 2013 09:25 Written by Gordon Neish Friday, 17 May 2013 08:51

AMBITIOUS plans to upgrade Dunoon’s broadband capability to super-fast fibre optic cable have been delayed for at least a year.

Toward pupils and the King of Fish

Last Updated on Saturday, 18 May 2013 11:14 Written by Colin Cameron Thursday, 16 May 2013 13:39

The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has been awarded a certificate of partnership with Toward Primary School in Cowal by the Seafood in Schools Project.

The company has been recognised as a 'seafood partner' and representatives from SSC spent the afternoon at Toward Primary on Friday May 3 working with the pupils.

Council leader resigns

Last Updated on Monday, 13 May 2013 16:29 Written by Colin Cameron Monday, 13 May 2013 15:25

Breaking news...

Councillor James Robb has this afternoon (May 13) resigned as leader of Argyll and Bute Council - after just three months in the job.

Cllr Robb (SNP) had been under pressure for some time as leader, but moves last week to recruit support from the LibDem and Conservative groups in forming a new administration proved the last straw.

COUNCIL CHAOS - suspensions, scheming and 'hypocrisy' claims

Last Updated on Friday, 10 May 2013 14:11 Written by Colin Cameron Friday, 10 May 2013 13:09

SNP bosses are reported to have suspended seven Argyll and Bute councillors from the party, as the political situation at Kilmory descends ever deeper into farce.

And, according to one former SNP councillor, some elected members have demonstrated that they are "utterly untrustworthy".

DUNOON FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED

Last Updated on Friday, 10 May 2013 08:42 Written by Gordon Neish Friday, 10 May 2013 08:25

TICKETS for the Dunoon Film Festival go on sale today (Friday) after the programme was announced at a launch function in the town’s Burgh Hall last night.

The festival, which will take place at the Burgh Hall and the Studio Cinema, opens on Friday June 14 with a special event celebrating John Byrne’s legendary 1990 BBC TV series Your Cheatin’ Heart.