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NHS Western Isles provides grant for Samaritans premisesA grant of £13,000 from NHS Western Isles has brought the local Samaritans branch to its financial target to purchase new… »
McGrigor challenges Scottish Government on Western Isles UBC job lossesJamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands MSP, today raised the impact of the recently announced loss of 90 construction jobs in… »
Highlands &Islands Labour MSP calls for re-think over C-Diff screeningHighlands & Islands Labour MSP David Stewart is to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nicola Sturgeon, today (17/5/12)… »
NHS Western Isles issues advice on NorovirusAs cases of Norovirus on the mainland have resulted in recent ward closures across Scotland, NHS Western Isles is issuing… »
Highlands & Islands Labour MSP again presses government to reinstate tug in the MinchHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, is again pressing the government to reinstate the ETV in the North West with… »
Tell the Crown Estate to significantly change its ways, says Scotland’s community land ownersCommunity Land Scotland has written to the Secretary of State for Scotland urging him to tell the Crown Estate it needs to… »
New online strategy for Harris Tweed AuthorityThe Harris Tweed Authority, legal guardians of the Harris Tweed industry and the historic Orb Mark, this week marked a new… »
Over 9 unemployed people chasing every vacant job in the Western IslesHighlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant commented today on the latest unemployment figures for the Western Isles… »
Support For Arctic Convoy VeteransThe Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Cllr Angus Campbell, has made a plea for the UK Government to formally recognise the… »
Marine Harvest pursues net gains in ScotlandMarine Harvest’s plan to invest around £80 million to grow its business and support jobs in rural communities, as he met the… »
Archive for February, 2010
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Sunday ferry proves popular with Western Isles travellers
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsSince Calmac launched its Sunday ferry service from Stornoway to Ullapool last July more than 10,000 passengers have used the vital transport connection. More than 3,000 cars have also been... -
Under 40s risking serious health harm
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsScotland’s culture of heavy and binge drinking is having an increasing impact on the health of younger people, according to statistics published today. And the nation is also bucking the... -
Port Authority meet with Western Isles Council
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsStornoway Port Authority Board today (23 February 2010) met with the Chief Executive, the Leader and three other Stornoway Council Members of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar concerning Stornoway Town Centre Regeneration... -
New chief executive for Stòrlann
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsPrimary school teacher Johanna Marshall has been appointed new chief executive of Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig . Originally from Back, Johanna graduated with a B.Ed with honours from the Northern... -
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... -
Committee call for evidence on the future of Scotland’s schools
Posted on February 21, 2010 | No CommentsThe issue of how schools in Scotland are managed and potential changes to their control by local authorities is being highlighted by the Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee which... -
Healthier bacon on the menu
Posted on February 21, 2010 | No CommentsScotland’s red meat industry body, Quality Meat Scotland, has helped develop a new healthier bacon. The bacon, which is 25 per cent lower in salt and more than 20 per... -
Council” may have broken the law” on stornoway town hall
Posted on February 20, 2010 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar are today under renewed critisim from campaigners who say that the council have undermined the planning process in the way they have allowed permission for one... -
Having Their Say
Posted on February 20, 2010 | No CommentsA new era in young people’s participation in the democratic process is underway with the first ever meeting of the Western Isles Young Persons’ Joint Liaison Committee. The Committee agreed... -
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...