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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 19th, 2010
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ROYAL MAIL LOOKS FOR 1st CLASS WESTERN ISLES POSTIES
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsPeople in the Western Isles area are being urged to nominate their postmen and women for a special Royal Mail award. Royal Mail is inviting it’s customers in the HS... -
Ward reopens in Western Isles Hospital
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsMedical Ward 2 in Western Isles Hospital reopened to admissions on Thursday (February 18), after being closed earlier this month when a number of staff and patients experienced symptoms of Norovirus. To help prevent... -
Western Isles council sets 2010/11 Budget
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar has set a balanced budget which will result in a Council Tax at Band D of £1024 for the third year running. Cllr Angus Campbell, Leader... -
Cherry picking of Calmac routes
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsA Strathclyde University professor has warned that state owned ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne could still be vulnerable to cherry picking of its routes by competitors. Professor Neil Kay said high... -
Western Isles MP and MSP express concern overschool cuts
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP, Angus MacNeil, and MSP, Alasdair Allan, have today responded with “concern” at the extent of the local council’s plans to cut services,including schools, following last night’s stormy meeting... -
Less absence at Northern Constabulary
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsNorthern Constabulary welcomes HMICS Thematic Inspection report on attendance management. Director of Human Resource, Andrea Sillars, said: “Northern Constabulary is shown to have lower than average rates of absence for... -
Action needed to save Highland Airways
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has called on the Secretary of State for Scotland, Jim Murphy MP to intervene to help save Highland Airways. The airline which provides vital links...