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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.


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Give us our pitch back!


A POPULAR football pitch in Mallaig has been left to deteriorate into an overgrown mess by a building firm which constructed a housing development nearby.


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Croft wind turbine plan prompts protest


THE OWNER of a croft on the scenic coast road between Arisaig and Morar has provoked a storm of protest with plans to erect three wind turbines on her land.


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Morar community project goes on show


AMBITIOUS proposals for a new community pavilion at Lovat Field, Morar went on public show on site at the Mallaig and Morar Games on Sunday.


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Mallaig and Morar remember stalwart


Mallaig  and Morar remember  stalwart

IT WAS an emotional day at Mallaig and Morar Games on Sunday, the first to be held in over 60 years without longtime stalwart and president Jackie MacKellaig. For more images click here.


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Helmet appeal after cyclist’s death


An appeal is being made for people to wear bike helmets after a former Lochaber man died from falling off his racing bike on a downhill stretch between Morar and Arisaig.


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Mallaig Gala Day


Mallaig Gala Day

Mallaig Fishermen's Mission Gala Day pulled in the crowds to make it a special day for the village and one of the most successful events for years. Click here for more photographs.


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Eigg runs out of water for electricity


A lack of significant rainfall in the West Highlands has shut down the Isle of Eigg's hydropwer scheme for the past month - but wind and solar energy generators are making up for the loss.


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Road to the Isles Show success


Road to the Isles Show success

The Road to the Isles Show proved to be another resounding success on Saturday with a heifer from Ardgour taking over-all champion in show.


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Giant skate pulled in at Sound of Jura


Giant skate pulled in at Sound of Jura

A female common skate weighing 210lbs was caught in 450 feet of water a mile off Crinan by shark project officer James Thorburn. The same skate had been caught earlier the same day by an angler.


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