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Workers in the Western Isles walk thousands of milesBusinesses throughout the Western Isles have clocked up more than 13,146 miles in a challenge designed to increase the physical… »
New ZEV for Western Isles council FleetA new Nissan Leaf Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) has been purchased by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for use from its offices… »
Largest ever regional presence for Highlands and Islands at international energy showThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland will once again have the largest regional presence at the All Energy exhibition and… »
HebCelt secures £5,000 music awardThe award-winning Hebridean Celtic Festival’s efforts to provide a stage for up-and-coming musical talent have earned it a… »
Hope for Stornoway Black Pudding PGI by end of yearHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, is hopeful that the Stornoway Black Pudding name could be protected by the end… »
NHS Western Isles provides grant for Samaritans premisesA grant of £13,000 from NHS Western Isles has brought the local Samaritans branch to its financial target to purchase new… »
McGrigor challenges Scottish Government on Western Isles UBC job lossesJamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands MSP, today raised the impact of the recently announced loss of 90 construction jobs in… »
Highlands &Islands Labour MSP calls for re-think over C-Diff screeningHighlands & Islands Labour MSP David Stewart is to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nicola Sturgeon, today (17/5/12)… »
NHS Western Isles issues advice on NorovirusAs cases of Norovirus on the mainland have resulted in recent ward closures across Scotland, NHS Western Isles is issuing… »
Highlands & Islands Labour MSP again presses government to reinstate tug in the MinchHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, is again pressing the government to reinstate the ETV in the North West with… »
Archive for November, 2009
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Single Farm Payments inject millions into rural economies
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsRural economies are set for a boost this week as livestock and arable producers will receive their Single Farm Payments. The scheme is the replacement for historic arable and livestock... -
Gaelic tours of Scottish Parliment
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsGaelic speakers can now take a free tour of Holyrood while listening to an audio guide in their preferred language. From today, Gaelic speakers who participate in guided tours will be... -
Seal pup’s 300 mile journey
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsAn orphaned seal pup found on the Isle of Harris has made a 300 mile trip to receive specialist care at the Scottish SPCA’s Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fife. A member... -
A year of change for Highlands and Islands house sellers and buyers
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsOn the first anniversary of the introduction of Home Reports for house sales, trading standards officers are reporting a relatively smooth implementation of the new regime in the North. The... -
The FeedGood Factor comes to Stornoway
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsAn exhibition to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and mums visited Tesco in Stornoway on Wednesday (November 25). The ‘FeedGood Factor Roadshow‘ was organised by... -
Modern place for Harris Tweed
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsThe renaissance of Harris Tweed in recent years has saw the material becoming the backbone of numerous products launched into the market place in order to diversify the appeal of... -
Isles’ shores under jellyfish threat
Posted on November 29, 2009 | No CommentsThe Western Isles could soon be invaded by a wave of stinger jellyfish. The mauve stinger jellyfish (pelagia noctiluca) are usually found in the Mediterranean or Red sea but recently... -
New style Harris Tweed jacket to make its fashion debut
Posted on November 29, 2009 | No CommentsBrian Haggas, owner of Harris Tweed Scotland based in Stornoway has announced the company will release a new jacket targeted at a younger market. It is expected the company will... -
Interim Chief Fire Officer for Highlands and Islands Appointed
Posted on November 28, 2009 | No CommentsThe Highland and Islands Fire Board has announced the appointment of an interim chief fire officer to serve for one year while the Board continues its quest for a permanent... -
Carers Rights Day – Caring for your income
Posted on November 28, 2009 | No CommentsThis ninth annual Carers Rights Day takes place on December 4 – and the Community Health and Social Care Partnership (ChaSCP) is delighted to be supporting the national awareness day.... -
Should Gaelic channel be on Freeview?
Posted on November 28, 2009 | No CommentsBy Annie Smith The public are being asked to contributed to an online survey about the value of Gaelic channel BBC Alba and whether the channel should be made available... -
Carloway school wins top green award
Posted on November 27, 2009 | No CommentsPupils and staff at Carloway Primary School in the Isle of Lewis, are enjoying their new green accolade: Yellow Pages Recycling Champions for Scotland 2009. They are also looking forward to spending their... -
Trading Standards targets Internet sellers
Posted on November 26, 2009 | No CommentsA new survey conducted by Trading Standards Officers has found two-thirds of websites failing to comply with laws designed to protect on-line buyers. North consumers are especially dependent on the... -
Allen condems labour party over minimum pricing of alcohol
Posted on November 26, 2009 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today condemned the Labour party for opposing the Scottish Government’s proposals for setting a minimum price for alcohol. Dr Allan commented: “This is a... -
Daliburgh School Investment
Posted on November 26, 2009 | No CommentsCllr Morag Munro, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Chair of Education and Children’s Services has welcomed an announcement from the Scottish Government that they will provide 50% of the funding for a... -
Remember, remember 30th November
Posted on November 26, 2009 | No CommentsSCOTS and their descendents around the world celebrate their heritage on November 30. However, for many in Scotland that day passes without much note, here people go to work as... -
Allan welcomes funding for new school
Posted on November 26, 2009 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan has today welcomed news that the Scottish Government will be providing funding to build a new primary school in Daliburgh, South Uist. This comes as... -
Run Stornoway Santa Run
Posted on November 26, 2009 | No CommentsSaturday December 19th will see the annual Santa Run take place in Stornoway. This year’s event is sponsored by ‘Events at Christmas’ – a two mile run or walk from... -
Gales delay rescue
Posted on November 25, 2009 | No CommentsStorms battering the Scottish coast and islands delayed the airlift of an injured teenage fisherman. The 19-year-old youth broke his ankle while working on the Inverness-registered MFV Adventurer II trawler... -
Lews Castle college project up for green award
Posted on November 25, 2009 | No Commentsby Greigg Adams A project by Lews Castle College, Stornoway has reached the shortlist of the prestigious Scottish Renewables Green Energy Award. The project is a croft development with a...