10 h. ago Argyll and Bute Council to work with ‘external agency’ over proposals for potential new tourist tax

Argyll and Bute Council says it will now analyse the feedback to its consultation over proposals to introduce a new 'tourist tax' on overnight accomodation in the area.

Economics

1 week ago Escape To The Country buyer bursts into tears as panicked BBC host urges husband to 'give her a hug' after shocking reveal at mystery property

The most recent episode of the BBC show saw Sonali Shah help project manager John and his wife Liz find their dream home in the idyllic countryside of Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

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2 w. ago Immigration officials look to collect social media handles from those seeking benefits. Is this new?

U.S. immigration officials are asking the public and federal agencies to comment on a proposal to collect social media handles from people applying to benefits such as green cards or citizenship, to comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump

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2 w. ago Golfers are desperate to track down the mystery thief who stole sod from their club

Glencruitten Golf Club in the town of Oban, Argyll and Bute, had the turf delivered to the car park at around 12.30pm on March 18 to redo the eighth hole (pictured).

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2 w. ago Scottish region rakes in £1.4million in a year as top film and TV production location

Film and TV productions helped bring an estimated £1.4million in to the Argyll and Bute community as the region's reputation as a top filming location grows.

Economics

3 w. ago Helensburgh Leisure Centre repair timeline remains unclear after storm damage

Argyll and Bute Council says that essential repair works will be required to the roof and first floor of Helensburgh Leisure Centre so that the facility, which was badly damaged in Storm Eowyn, can re-open to the public.

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3 w. ago Israeli government approves firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar despite huge protests

Bar had strained relations with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption and whose close aides are being investigated by the intelligence agencyThe head of Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, has been dismissed, according to a statement from the prime minister’s office, a week after Benjamin Netanyahu said he had lost confidence in him, and despite three days of protests against the move.“The government unanimously approved prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to end ISA [Israeli Security Agency] director Ronen Bar’s term of office,” a statement said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Storm Eowyn causes popular hiking trail to close for rest of year due to tree damage

Puck’s Glen gorge, in the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, will be closed for the whole 2025 visitor season.

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