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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 22nd, 2010
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Isle Of Lewis pupil on short list in Royal Mail 1st class hero letter writing competition
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsJamie Tyler from Uig Primary School, Isle of Lewis has been short listed for a prize in a letter writing competition run by Royal Mail with schools in Scotland. Children... -
SNP councillor must publicise his own MP’s record
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsCouncillor Donald John Macsween has hit back this evening regarding SNP criticism about his non-attendance at the recent Western Isle Council budget meeting. He said: “Councillor Philip McLean of the... -
Labour call for action on winter vomiting bug
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsLabour’s Jackie Baillie has expressed deep concern at the increase in the number of wards closed as a result of norovirus from 25 to 32 in the past week, according... -
Stornoway Port Authority resist Comhairle takeover bid
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsStornoway Port Authority notes that Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is investigating the feasibility of becoming the Harbour Authority for the Western Isles. The Montgomery Commission rejected a similar proposal by... -
MSP welcomes new Stornoway dental centre
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has welcomed the granting of planning permission for the much anticipated new dental centre in Stornoway. Dr Allan told Hebrides news Today: “It is great... -
International Women’s Day Western Isles
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsTo promote International Women’s Day (Western Isles) being held on March 8, a multi-partnership group, led by NHS Western Isles’ Health Promotion Department, has organised a wide variety of events... -
NHS Western Isles grants £236,000 to boost fitness levels across the Isles
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsAs a commitment to help promote physical activity and reduce the incidence of lifestyle related disease, NHS Western Isles today (Monday) presented Western Isles Councils Sport and Leisure Department with... -
Green light for Stornoway Dental Centre
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsA landmark new £4.7million Dental Teach and Treat Centre is set to go ahead in Stornoway after the development was granted planning permission. NHS Western Isles Chief Executive Gordon Jamieson... -
Northern Constabulary Day of Action
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsThis week marks the third anniversary of the day when using a mobile whilst driving became an endorsable offence and motorists saw the fine rise from 130 to 160. The mobile phone law changed... -
Multi venue book launch for lewis writer
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsFriday 26th February will see the launch of “Small Expectations” the latest book by Donald S Murray, published by Two Ravens Press. This unique event will be held simultaneously in... -
Outer Hebrides community planning partnership
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsCommunities throughout Harris will have the opportunity to have their views heard on Wednesday 3 March as the Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership heads to Tarbert to stage a Community...