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SNP councillors James Robb and Roddy McCuish, pictured in February this year, on the day the former succeeded the latter as leader of Argyll and Bute Council. Just three months later Cllr Robb has resigned and Cllr McCuish, who became deputy leader in February, is back in the top job - at least for now.

New council leader for Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute Council have elected a new council leader in the form of Roddy McCuish at its meeting in Lochgilphead today.

If you go down to the woods today - you'll spot pre-5 pupils wearing onesies!

Bute’s pre-5 pupils take part in National Onesie Day

The children of Rothesay Joint Campus’ pre-5 department helped to raise £35 by taking part in National Onesie Day on Friday for the Sunday Mail’s centenary fund.

Friends Doreen Jacques and Sheila Marshall were reunited last week after 48 years apart.

Army friends reunite on Bute after 48 years

Two ladies who became firm friends when serving in the Women’s Royal Army Corps have been reunited on Bute this week after 48 years.

Success for Bute at Ayr County Show

Bute exhibitors enjoyed a successful - if wet - weekend at the recent Ayr County Show.

Teller ‘saved Bute lady from cold caller’

An elderly Bute resident was only saved from handing over cash to a bogus tradesman when a bank teller recognised her and alerted her family.

Argyll and Bute Council's planning, protective services and licensing committee has turned down a planning application for three 74-metre wind turbines at Ascog Farm.

BREAKING NEWS: Bute wind farm plans are turned down

Planning permission for the hugely controversial Ascog Farm wind turbine development on Bute’s east coast has been refused.

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Sport rss

Bute Seniors Golf League results

All indications are that the final positions in the Bute Seniors League will not be decided to the last series of matches.

Bute Pony and Riding Club’s gymkhana results

The results of Bute Pony and Riding Club’s second points gymkhana of the season, on May 19, were as follows.

Action from Bute and Col Glen's league meeting at the Meadows in April. Col Glen won that game 3-2 and completed a double with victory on penalties in the Bullough Cup on May 18.

Shinty: Bute coach full of praise for players’ efforts

The coach of Bute Shinty Club’s second string has spoken of his pride in the team after watching their Bullough Cup bid falter on Saturday.

Local man’s marathon effort for Victoria Hospital

Local man Kris Western will be putting on his running shoes this Sunday for the Edinburgh Marathon – and he’ll be running in aid of Rothesay’s Victoria Hospital.

Ian sweeps Hector Scott Quaich at Port Golf Club

Ian McFarlane won the Hector Scott Quaich over the weekend at Port Golf Club, with an aggregate net score of 130 which included an impressive net 62 on the Sunday.

Captains take on vice-captains at Rothesay Golf Club

The golf last week was a challenge match involving a captain`s team and a vice-captain’s team for the ladies of Rothesay Golf Club.

Lifestyle rss

Chefs Rory O'Connell and Jeremy Lee will be at the 2013 eatBute festival this weekend.

Head to Mount Stuart for eatBute 2013

A fun- filled weekend of family entertainment is in store at Mount Stuart this holiday weekend at the 2013 eatBute festival.

Undated Handout Photo of Maximus bath, �4,750, BC Designs, www.bcdesigns.co.uk. See PA Feature INTERIORS Museum. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Handout. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature INTERIORS Museum.

Property - do-it-yourself

If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.

Undated Handout Photo of hand-crafted limestone floor, starting from �375 per square metre, Lapicida, www.lapicida.com. See PA Feature INTERIORS Museum. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Handout. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature INTERIORS Museum.

Done roman? get the villa look

An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.

Brandanii Archaeology and Heritage is working with the Rothesay THI on a world record bid for the largest number of postcards sent to one place in teh course of a single weekend.

Rothesay project aims for postcard world record

Rothesay could be set for a place in the record books, and you can help it get there - just by sending a postcard!

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Property - Do-it-yourself tips

One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.

Interiors

Relic-filled homes to relish

There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.

Community rss

Group Commander David Cowley, Jim Gilchrist and Roddie Shaw at Rothesay Bowling Club on Saturday night.

Long-service medal for Bute fire-fighter

Friends, family and colleagues gathered on Saturday night at Rothesay Bowling Club for the presentation of the Long Service and Good Conduct medal to retained fire-fighter Jim Gilchrist.

Bute Community Council told of local care concerns

Concerns over the provision of local authority care on Bute for some of the island’s most vulnerable residents were raised at Bute Community Council this week.

'No Parking' signs are to be put up at this turning point in Gowanfield Terrace, the narrow road which is the only vehicle access point to nearby St Andrew's Primary School.

Signs to enforce parking ban in narrow Rothesay street

Signs are to be put up enforcing a ban on parking at a reversing point in a narrow Rothesay street.

Brandanii Archaeology and Heritage is working with the Rothesay THI on a world record bid for the largest number of postcards sent to one place in teh course of a single weekend.

Rothesay project aims for postcard world record

Rothesay could be set for a place in the record books, and you can help it get there - just by sending a postcard!

Brandanii Archaeology and Heritage is working with the Rothesay THI on a world record bid for the largest number of postcards sent to one place in teh course of a single weekend.

Council recommends that plans for Ascog turbines are refused

Planners at Argyll and Bute Council have recommended that the council rejects the application for three wind turbines to be erected at Ascog Farm.

Jessmay Morton won all the main trophies at Port Bannatyne SWRI.

Community: Jessmay scoops Port Bannatyne WRI trophies

Jessmay Morton, a past president of Port Bannatyne SWRI, put her free time to good use by scooping all the main awards at the organisation’s annual prize presentation this week.

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