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The Latest Breaking News from Lochaber

Scotland’s ancient Skipinnish Oak wins UK tree of the year

Lochaber tree, named after the ceilidh band that discovered it, now in running for European Tree of the Year contest

The Guardian - UK

POW who tricked Nazis with Gaelic honoured in celebration of 'overlooked' sport

West Highland Museum in Fort William is hosting an exhibition celebrating the early days of organised shinty in Lochaber.

The National (Scotland)

Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber: Smart money is on SNP here despite fall in polls

IF there’s any constituency that perfectly illustrates the folly of the First Past The Post voting system, it’s Argyll and Bute...

The National (Scotland)

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How a tranquil lochan and running barefoot have been key to one man's trauma recovery

JOE French’s first brush with death was when he was left hanging by the wrist loop of his ice axe from a rock on the notorious North Face of Ben…

The National (Scotland)

Dog dies after being victim of hit-and-run while being walked by child

A dog being walked by a child has died after a hit-and-run collision in Lochaber.

The National (Scotland)

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford to stand down at next election

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber was replaced as the leader of the Commons group in December.

Daily Record

Fort William to play host to Royal National Mòd in 2025

ORGANISERS of the Royal National Mòd have announced that the festival will return to Lochaber in 2025.

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Lochaber Police search for man, 33, who vanished on dog walk in Glencoe

Kyle has not made contact with anybody since he arrived in Glencoe on Saturday.

Glasgow Live

Kate Forbes announces bid to become SNP leader

The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch announced her bid via Twitter on Monday morning.

Daily Record

Mountain rescue teams join search for man who vanished while climbing Ben Nevis

Glencoe and Lochaber Mountain Rescue Teams joined the search for Harvey Christian

Daily Record

Man missing from Highland town for over a week sparks urgent police search

Mathew Cameron James, 45, disappeared from Ballachulish in Lochaber last Friday night.

Daily Record

Mum of teen left needing brain scans after brutal gang attack slams school

Shocking video footage has emerged of the incident which took place outside Lochaber High School in Fort William at lunchtime on Monday and is being investigated by police.

Daily Record

Who could replace Ian Blackford as SNP Westminster leader?

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber said in a statement on Thursday that he will not seek re-election at the party's AGM next week.

Daily Record

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford to step down from role

He said he will continue as the MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber.

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Daily Mirror

Ian Blackford to stand down as SNP Westminster leader after five years

The Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP said he would make way for 'fresh leadership'

Daily Record

Ian Blackford resigns as SNP Westminster leader after 5 years in role

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber informed members of the nationalist group in London about his decision earlier today.

Glasgow Live

Growing concern for missing Glasgow man as police step up search

UPDATE: Noman Ahmed has been found safe and well.

Insider UK

Gupta admits 'serious concerns' over future of Lochaber smelter

Latest unaudited accounts from operator Alvance British Aluminium reveal £4m losses

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The Independent UK

‘It’s shocked the place to the core’ – Highlands community reacts after attacks

Politicians, local councillors and members of the Highlands community have shared their devastation over the firearm incidents on Skye and in Dornie.

Insider UK

Scottish ministers asked to explain £330m taxpayer-backed deal with metal tycoon

Sanjeev Gupta has been revealed to have paid just £5 towards the acquisition of the Lochaber smelting plant

Daily Record

Unexploded munition found on Scots beach destroyed by bomb squad

The discovery was made on the beach of Kentra Bay, also known as the Singing Sands, in Lochaber on Saturday, July 9.

Daily Mirror

Village 'under siege from violent herd of deer' after residents voted against cull

Villagers in Kinlochleven near Fort William in Lochaber, Scotland, vetoed a plan to cull a herd of over 20 rogue deer that moved in on the community before violence allegedly ensued

The Independent UK

200th anniversary celebrations for coastguard to take place in Scotland

The celebrations will begin with two smaller events in Lochaber and Skye, followed by a main event in Stornoway on the isle of Lewis.

Daily Record

Metals firm handed £586m Scottish Government support package facing court bankruptcy fight

Taxpayers could be hit with crippling losses if businessman Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance goes under as a result of the controversial deal signed by SNP ministers.

Daily Record

Scots train route makes CNN Travel 'world's most incredible rail journeys' list

The five hour journey which leaves from Glasgow and terminates in Lochaber, has come number one in the top ten list

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