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Passing on the baton to swimming stars of the future, today former world and European champion, and two times Olympic swimmer Ross Murdoch helped to officially open the new Helensburgh Leisure Centre.

Kilcreggan Primary has achieved a Digital Schools Award for its work in embedding digital technology in teaching and learning.

ºúÌÒÅ®Éñ is asking people in Kintyre for their views on the future of Burnside Square in Campbeltown. A new water storage tank is being installed under the Square in the coming months as part of the Council’s £15 million Campbeltown Flood Protection Scheme. This provides an opportunity to find out how local residents and businesses would like to see the area used afterwards.

Business Gateway ºúÌÒÅ®Éñ and Bute is offering a series of free coaching sessions throughout October and November to support you and your team – whatever stage of your business. The coaching sessions are more hands on than a normal webinar, giving you the chance to ask any questions and network with other businesses. Every business that attends will also have access to an hour’s session with the trainer. To book a place or to find out more about the coaching sessions visit   

Kilcreggan Primary has achieved a Digital Schools Award for its work in embedding digital technology in teaching and learning. The Digital Schools Award is a national awards scheme to promote, recognise and encourage a whole school approach to the use of digital technology in schools.

Council registrars are to provide support for funeral services in the Kintyre area as part of a new initiative to help local communities.

A science teacher from Oban High School has been selected to represent Scotland at this year’s Commonwealth Powerlifting Federation Championships in New Zealand.

A science teacher from Oban High School has been selected to represent Scotland at this year’s Commonwealth Powerlifting Federation Championships in New Zealand. Jodie Hoey started powerlifting during lockdown and only took part in her first ever competition in January this year when she competed in the West of Scotland Championships. The 26-year-old went on to qualify for the Scottish Championships in June, before the Scottish Power Lifting Federation selected her to compete in the Commonwealth Championships in November this year in Auckland.