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Western Isles Council leader invited to talks with hauliers in relation to RETAfter the Scottish Government announced that RET would be removed from hauliers who travel to and from the Western Isles, a… »
Western Isles SNP passes 250th member milestoneWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed the SNP's 250th member in the Western Isles and said the recent growth in… »
Labour, Conservative and LibDem MSPs unite to oppose proposed Sound of Barra Special Area of ConservationOn February 8 Jamie McGrigor MSP’s motion opposing the designation of a Special Area of Conservation in the Sound of Barra… »
Highlands and Islands university celebrates 1st anniversaryThe university of the Highlands and Islands celebrates it's first anniversary, since attaining full university status on… »
Western Isles MSP comments on meeting with transport ministerWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today commented regarding the plans for the forthcoming meeting between Transport… »
Row over change to Highlands and Islands air discount schemeHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has accused the SNP Government of playing fast and loose with the Air… »
Progress on sheep identificationTHE European Commission has agreed to consider a Scottish ‘wish list’ to reduce red tape associated with sheep EID… »
Loganair’s 50th AnniversaryLoganair today (Wednesday, February 1) launched a year-long celebration to mark the company’s 50 years as… »
Western Isles council leader thanks the publicAngus Campbell, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has thanked members of the public for their engagement in the… »- Calls to halt proposed designation of Special Area of ConservationGrowing concerns have been voiced in recent weeks regarding the Sound of Barra and East Mingulay Proposed Special Area of… »
Archive for February 2nd, 2010
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Knife Dealers’ Licensing Scheme
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsThe Highland Council is advising business people, who sell sporting knifes and daggers as well as ceremonial swords, that they will need a licence to sell these goods in the... -
Highlands and Islands prepare for offshore wind opportunities
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsOpportunities for Highlands and Islands’ businesses in the offshore wind industry will be promoted at an event in Inverness today In January 32GW of additional offshore wind energy generation was... -
Western Isles MP condemns BBC 3 documentry
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons condemning the BBC Three documentary ‘Britain’s Really Disgusting Food: Fish’. They presented highly biased... -
Western Isles MP and MSP call for Arnish to benefit from offshore wind power
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP, Angus MacNeil , and MSP, Alasdair Allan, have today called on Highlands and Islands Enterprise to make Stornoway and the Arnish Fabrications Yard a strategic location for... -
Fresh wave of water investment for Western Isles
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsScottish Water today (2 Feb) revealed that its 2010 Vision for the Western Isles, the campaign of improvements throughout the islands since 2006, is on course to amount to a... -
Future of infection control
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsClinicians, patients and the public must work together to prevent antibiotic resistant infections taking hold – while ensuring that Scotland continues to win the battle against Clostridium difficile. That was... -
Comprehensive account by Macsween over Hebrides Range review
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsCommenting on the latest claims by the SNP regarding Hebrides Range, Councillor Donald John Macsween issued this statement: “I knew absolutely nothing about any review of Hebrides Range until I...