 The masthead in the northern edition changed to "The Oban Times - Incorporating Lochaber News" - In 2017 the masthead changed again to "The Lochaber Times & Oban Times"

A new website was launched in 2017 introducing a paywall.Whilst some news remained free, a paid-for subscription is required to read the rest.Articles are published behind the paywall over 7 days including up to date news as it happens.