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Your views on local news coverage wanted

With the final issue of Buteman being published this week, after 164 years, your view is being sought as to what should happen now. How do you think local news should be covered on Bute in the future? Click the…

Buteman ceases publication after 164 years

The once proud and vibrant local paper, eagerly awaited each week for the latest news and views from people around Bute have confirmed that it is to stop publication of the title in just 2 weeks time. Sadly this news…

Argyll & Bute has Worst Maintained Roads in Scotland

A new report by the Audit Commission has revealed that Argyll & Bute Council has the most roads in need of maintenance in comparison to other Council area across Scotland, and that the roads are among the most expensive in…

BARGAIN BUYS CREATES 20 JOBS IN ROTHESAY

Walking down Montague Street in the last week, you can’t help but notice a hive of activity around the former Original Factory Shop, as shopfitters transformed the empty property into a bright attractive store. Discount retailer ‘Bargain Buys’ have announced…