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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 17th, 2010
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Cancer treatment targets surpassed
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsWaiting times for people urgently referred and diagnosed with cancer have now surpassed their target for a year. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has welcomed the ISD Scotland figures, showing 96... -
Western Isles MP seeks assurance on search and rescue contract
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Parliamentary Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence, Quentin Davies MP seeking assurances about the new Search and Rescue Helicopter... -
Demonstration against Western Isles Council’s service cuts
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsBy Gregg Adams A group of young adults with special needs were part of a demonstration this morning outside Western Isles Council’s main offices in Stornoway. A twenty-five strong group... -
Western Isles Council should take note of public concerns
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsCommenting before today’s special meeting of Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar’s Enviromental and Protective Services committee, SNP MP Angus MacNeil commented: “I hope councillors think long and hard about the proposals... -
Opera Highlights tour Benbecula and Barra
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsScottish Opera is coming to the Isles of Benbecula and Barra this 27 February and 2 March with its annual tour of Opera Highlights (previously Essential Scottish Opera) a relaxed, informal, concert-style evening of well-known... -
Theft of Stornoway council property
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsStornoway police can confirm, that following an enquiry into the alleged theft of local authority property, a 55yr old Lewis man has been arrested and charged. A report will be... -
The people will take Stornoway Town Hall campaign to the Government
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles Council came under intense criticism after an online campaign gathered thousands of supporters including world renowned musician Phil Cunningham, Angus Brendan MacNeil MP, and some councillors. Campaigners fighting...