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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 15th, 2010
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Private Sector Housing
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsNew legislation is being introduced by the Scottish Government on 1 April 2010 which changes the way private home owners will receive assistance from Local Authorities. The Housing (Scotland) Act... -
Sign up to save a life
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No Commentscampaign aiming to increase the number of organ donors in Scotland launched today. Nicola Sturgeon said that three people needlessly die each day waiting for a transplant – and ‘all... -
Stornoway Tweed mill re-opens
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsThe largest Harris Tweed mill in Stornoway has reopened it’s doors today after being temporarily closed for nearly a year. The Kenneth MacKenzie mill in Stornoway was taken over by... -
Consultation on alcohol labelling
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Government, along with the other devolved administrations and Department for Health, has today launched a consultation on alcohol labelling. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said that if compliance with... -
St Kilda job advertised
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsThe National Trust for Scotland is recruiting for an archaeologist to monitor and update sites on the remote archipelago of St Kilda. The Trust, which owns the islands, said it... -
Western Isles Council Cuts
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsCommenting ahead of this week’s difficult decisions on Comhairle budgets prospective Liberal Democrat candidate Jean Davis said, “Reports of cuts to front line services provided by Western Isles Council are... -
Anticipating Western Isles Council Tax freeze
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsAlmost all council tax bills in the 2010 billing period in Scotland have been frozen, however in the Western Isles, Shetland and Angus taxpayers are still waiting to see if...