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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… »
Tell the Crown Estate to significantly change its ways, says Scotland’s community land ownersCommunity Land Scotland has written to the Secretary of State for Scotland urging him to tell the Crown Estate it needs to… »
New online strategy for Harris Tweed AuthorityThe Harris Tweed Authority, legal guardians of the Harris Tweed industry and the historic Orb Mark, this week marked a new… »
Over 9 unemployed people chasing every vacant job in the Western IslesHighlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant commented today on the latest unemployment figures for the Western Isles… »
Support For Arctic Convoy VeteransThe Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Cllr Angus Campbell, has made a plea for the UK Government to formally recognise the… »
Marine Harvest pursues net gains in ScotlandMarine Harvest’s plan to invest around £80 million to grow its business and support jobs in rural communities, as he met the… »
Archive for November, 2009
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HIE supports life science conference at marine institute
Posted on November 25, 2009 | No CommentsAround 50 leading figures in the region’s life sciences industry will be gathering tomorrow (Thursday, November 26)at the Scottish Marine Institute near Oban in Argyll. Hosted by Highlands and Islands... -
First Live Webcast of Northern Joint Police Board
Posted on November 25, 2009 | No CommentsMembers of the public across the Highlands and Islands will have the opportunity to watch the Northern Joint Police Board meeting from their homes, when it is webcast live, for... -
£9.3 million funding from European Fisheries Fund
Posted on November 25, 2009 | No CommentsA £9.3 million funding package has been announced from the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), taking the total level of EFF investment for 2009 to more than £25 million. It will... -
Allan addresses transport commitee
Posted on November 25, 2009 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, yesterday addressed the Scottish Parliament Transport Committee in support of the petition on Western Isles fuel costs raised by Am Paipear, the community newspaper of... -
Fire safety burden on B&Bs to be relaxed
Posted on November 25, 2009 | No CommentsNew fire safety guidance is set to reduce the financial and administrative burden on Scotland’s estimated 7,000 bed and breakfast and self catering businesses. The sector had raised concerns with... -
Future of Highland tourism discussed
Posted on November 25, 2009 | No CommentsThe Highland Council will be hosting its annual tourism seminar in the Council chamber at headquarters on Wednesday 25th November. Around 90 delegates from tourism businesses across the Highlands will... -
Free Church suspends talks with Kirk
Posted on November 24, 2009 | No CommentsThe Free Church of Scotland has decided to suspend its regular discussions with the Church of Scotland. The biannual talks involved representatives of both denominations and had been taking place... -
Donald Macleod to retire as college principal
Posted on November 24, 2009 | No CommentsPrincipal Donald Macleod is to retire in May 2010 as Principal of the Free Church College in Edinburgh. His intention to step down was announced by Dr Iain D Campbell,... -
Labours fuel tax hinders economy
Posted on November 24, 2009 | No CommentsThe SNP have today highlighted figures showing that the costs of diesel with tax in the UK makes it the most expensive in Europe and warned that the UK Labour... -
Allan expresses anger at EC fisheries talk outcome
Posted on November 24, 2009 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP Alasdair Allan has expressed his anger at the outcome of EC fisheries talks which have left catch composition rules in place, and unchanged, for whitefish vessels operating... -
Visit Scotland Appoint new Growth Fund Advisor
Posted on November 24, 2009 | No CommentsNational tourism organisation VisitScotland has appointed Emma Wilson as the new Growth Fund Advisor for the North of Scotland. Originally from Spean Bridge, Emma brings a wealth of experience in... -
Patrick is the new face of SNH in the Uists
Posted on November 24, 2009 | No CommentsScottish Natural Heritage has welcomed Patrick Hughes as the newest member of its team of area officers based in Stadhlaigearraidh in South Uist. Patrick qualifications include a degree and masters... -
Public Social Partnership bid welcome
Posted on November 23, 2009 | No CommentsAn Outer Hebrides Public Social Partnership bid is among ten in Scotland to get the go ahead from the Scottish Government. A pilot project will assess and develop a Public... -
Planning for St Kilda’s future
Posted on November 23, 2009 | No CommentsConservation charity the National Trust for Scotland is looking to all those with an interest in St Kilda to get involved in planning for its future. The charity, which owns... -
Switchover advice for residents of Lewis and Skye
Posted on November 23, 2009 | No CommentsOlder and disabled people living on the Isle of Lewis and the Isle of Skye are being offered free advice about the help that is available to switch to digital... -
Empty houses reach four-year high
Posted on November 22, 2009 | No CommentsMore than 103,000 homes are lying empty – 4.2% of the country’s total. The highest number are found in the Western Isles and Argyll and Bute, while North Lanarkshire enjoys... -
Hello Vietnam as west musicians face east
Posted on November 22, 2009 | No CommentsA young Celtic rock band from Stornoway are performing their most far flung gig this weekend. Face the West are taking the stage in Vietnam for a sell-out charity dance.... -
Swiss flights take of from Inverness
Posted on November 21, 2009 | No CommentsA new charter flight service linking the Highlands and Islands with Switzerland is to begin flying to Inverness Airport from next year. Assisted by funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise... -
MSP obtains assurance over legislation to protect island cockle industry
Posted on November 21, 2009 | No CommentsSNP MSP for the Western Isles, Alasdair Allan, has obtained an assurance from the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs that he will legislate in the next few weeks to protect... -
Town hall renovation complete
Posted on November 20, 2009 | No CommentsThe steel and platforms have been finally swept away from the façade of Stornoway Town Hall after its recent renovation. Stone masons had set up ‘shop’ in the nearby carpark...