Lochgilphead Joint Campus excelled at this year’s Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships, with the school’s A band being crowned the Quartets Champions, and the B band getting fourth place in the same section.

Councillor Maurice Corry, Provost of Argyll and Bute has paid tribute to Her Majesty, saying:

“We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Local MSP Maurice Corry has strongly welcomed the UK Government opening a new walk-in Covid testing site in Old Kilpatrick.

Scottish Conservative representatives have called on the SNP Government to ensure that a permanent solution is finally found for the Rest and Be Thankful.

The Coronavirus pandemic restrictions on public gatherings made it difficult to hold commemorations to mark the end of World War 2 on 15 August, but a small Act of Remembrance Service was held at The War Memorial in Christie Park, Alexandria to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.

Argyll and Bute Conservative representatives have slammed the SNP's continued lack of urgency to find a permanent solution to the problems that continue to engulf the Rest and Be Thankful.

West of Scotland MSP Maurice Corry today expressed concerns firms in Argyll and Bute continue to be left behind by SNP grant schemes as new data reveals even more businesses have been left waiting on vital funding support.

West of Scotland MSP Maurice Corry has welcomed the decision for schools to return full time in August.

The learning support system throughout our primary and secondary schools is well established, ensuring those requiring additional help get it.

There are many modern challenges facing people in all walks of life, the causes of which are not yet fully understood. Social and financial pressures contribute, as does social media pressure to keep up with one another.