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• Minister falls on Devil’s Ridge

  A CHURCH of Scotland minister was found safe on a Lochaber hillside known as The Devil’s Ridge – 20 hours after he was due to return home.

• Police issue warning to teen tipplers

  YOUNGSTERS in Lochaber are putting their health, safety and welfare at risk by downing dangerous amounts of alcohol.

• Oban pontoon project fails to find favour

  OBAN Bay’s ambitious pontoon project is dead in the water amid a sea of resentment and allegations.

• ‘Miracle’ escape from Connel car crash

  WITNESSES say it was a ‘miracle’ that anyone survived a ‘serious’ car crash on Connel Bridge, at the weekend.
  
  

• Push on for new Mallaig ferry

  LOCAL politicians have joined forces to urge the Scottish Government to consider trialling a ferry service from Mallaig to Lochboisdale.

• Trust launches cash appeal to buy forest

  SLEAT Community Trust  (SCT) on the Isle of Skye is hoping local people will help them raise the money needed to buy a valuable woodland for community enterprises.

• Baby Alfie makes early arrival on loch side

  THE STUNNING scenery of Loch Lomond attracts many tourists but on August 23 one newborn just couldn’t wait to see it.