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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 March 11th, 2010
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Lochboisdale-Mallaig single route and different operator
Posted on March 11, 2010 | No Comments“Shorter sea crossings” Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Minister for Transport Stewart Stevenson MSP, asking that consideration be given to classing the Lochboisdale – Mallaig route... -
Highlands and Island’s contact centres lead the way
Posted on March 11, 2010 | No Comments“TalkTalk in Stornoway” Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is extending a pilot programme which is successfully developing the leadership skills of contact centre staff across the region. Key employers like... -
RET and rises in business rates
Posted on March 11, 2010 | No Comments“RET pilot was a political bribe” Commenting following todays FMQs local Liberal Democrat PPC Jean Davis said:- Tavish’s point is that everyone should be treated fairly. The SNP Government shouldn’t play off... -
Do Western Isles Lib-Dems agree with Tavish
Posted on March 11, 2010 | No Comments“Denounce the provision of RET Ferry Fares” SNP MSP for Western Isles, Alasdair Allan, has asked the Lib-Dems in the Western Isles whether they agree with the stance of their... -
Stornoway fish processing plant to create 90 jobs
Posted on March 11, 2010 | No Comments“Bringing almost 100 jobs to Stornoway” Lighthouse Caledonia plan to refurbish and reopen the Marybank processing plant in Stornoway this summer, with the creation of around 90 jobs. The company... -
Western Isles Trading Standards alert for B&Bs
Posted on March 11, 2010 | No CommentsThe Comhairle’s Trading Standards Officers are alerting consumers regarding a scam which mainly targets Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering operators. An operator receives an enquiry for an unusually long...