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New ZEV for Western Isles council FleetA new Nissan Leaf Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) has been purchased by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for use from its offices… »
Largest ever regional presence for Highlands and Islands at international energy showThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland will once again have the largest regional presence at the All Energy exhibition and… »
HebCelt secures £5,000 music awardThe award-winning Hebridean Celtic Festival’s efforts to provide a stage for up-and-coming musical talent have earned it a… »
Hope for Stornoway Black Pudding PGI by end of yearHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, is hopeful that the Stornoway Black Pudding name could be protected by the end… »
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… »
Features Archive
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Solution needed to unlock islands’ green energy potential
Posted on May 6, 2012 | No CommentsMinister for Energy Fergus Ewing today responded to Ofgem’s review of transmission charging. He said: “We have Europe’s best renewable energy resources, yet the unfair system of locational charging continues... -
New pilot to strengthen medical cover out-of-hours at Western Isles Hospital
Posted on May 4, 2012 | No CommentsGPs will be based in Western Isles Hospital as an additional medical resource for a period during May as the first stage of a pilot of new out-of-hours cover arrangements. Over a number of... -
COMHAIRLE’S COMMUNITY GATEWAY HOSTS “MEET THE FUNDER” EVENTS
Posted on May 4, 2012 | No CommentsThe Comhairle’s Community Gateway team – an integral part of the Economic Development service – are to host a series of ‘Meet the Funder’ events across the Outer Hebrides later... -
Major Award For Isle of Lewis Business Centre
Posted on May 3, 2012 | No CommentsThe Galson Business Centre, Isle of Lewis has been announced as the winner of the Community Benefit category of the RICS Scotland Awards 2012. The competition, organised by the Royal... -
Band win HebCelt new talent contest
Posted on May 3, 2012 | No CommentsA group formed by university friends is graduating to playing for an international audience at a major summer festival, after winning a competition to find new talent. Muran were the... -
New Hebrides lifeboat station almost ready
Posted on May 2, 2012 | No CommentsOur first new all-weather lifeboat station in Scotland for more than 20 years is due to open on 11 May. The final preparations are being made to ensure that Leverburgh... -
CHANGE AT THE HELM OF STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY
Posted on May 1, 2012 | No CommentsCaptain Angus Smith has been elected as Chairman of the Board of Stornoway Port Authority upon the retirement of Mr Iain Macleod. Mr Macleod served as a Board Member of... -
Local sports club promotes the ‘smoke free’ message
Posted on May 1, 2012 | No CommentsThe ‘smoke free’ message will be promoted throughout the islands in a new and unique way thanks to a grant from NHS Western Isles to fund new kit for local football... -
Islanders take on The Big Minch Swim
Posted on May 1, 2012 | No CommentsTHIS summer a team of nine from the Isle of Lewis will be the first people to swim one of the widest, and wildest, channels of water between two parts... -
Norwegian submarine HNOMS UREDD in Stornoway Harbour today
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Support available for carers in the Western Isles
Posted on April 30, 2012 | No CommentsThe Western Isles Community Care Forum (WICCF) recently accessed funds to provide much-needed support to carers in the Western Isles. Through a number of initiatives, including Time to Live, Carers... -
Hebridean Cycle Challenge 2012
Posted on April 30, 2012 | No CommentsA major cycling and running event in the Western Isles will test the toughest competitors on two wheels and two legs across some of the most stunning terrain in the... -
NHS awards grant to search and rescue team to enhance emergency support service
Posted on April 30, 2012 | No CommentsA Western Isles voluntary organisation that provided vital emergency support services to NHS Western Isles and other local agencies during severe weather over recent years has been awarded a grant from... -
Our fishing rights must be protected
Posted on April 26, 2012 | No CommentsManaging fish quotas across Europe must not become the victim of an ill considered one size fits all EU policy, Scotland’s Fisheries Secretary said today. EU proposals for transferable fishing... -
Castle Grounds Consultation cancelled
Posted on April 26, 2012 | No CommentsDue to the disruption of ferry services the Stornoway Trust’s consultation event at the Woodlands Centre tonight has been cancelled. However, there will be another opportunity to attend this event... -
Lewis pupils spend time with Gaelic singer of the year
Posted on April 25, 2012 | No CommentsSchools on the West side of Lewis from Ness to Carloway were given a special opportunity to spend time with ‘Gaelic singer of the year’ Norrie ‘Tago’ Maciver to develop... -
Stornoway cruise group seek Island Ambassadors
Posted on April 25, 2012 | No CommentsStornoway Cruise Group seeks Island Ambassadors 23 April 2012 Stornoway Cruise Group is planning to establish a volunteer group of Ambassadors to welcome cruise visitors to the Outer Hebrides. The... -
Stornoway Trust to undertake public consultation on Castle Grounds
Posted on April 24, 2012 | No CommentsThe Stornoway Trust in partnership with the Comhairle and other local organisations is undertaking a public consultation on the Castle Grounds on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 April. Members of... -
£700,000 available to tackle alcohol and drug issues across the Outer Hebrides
Posted on April 24, 2012 | No CommentsThe Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) has received £700,000 funding for the new financial year (2012/13) to assist in addressing the issues laid out in the Outer Hebrides... -
SNP LAUNCH FUEL REGULATOR PETITION
Posted on April 24, 2012 | No CommentsThe SNP has launched a petition supporting introduction of a Fuel Duty Regulator as figures published by the European Commission show the proportion of tax levied on fuel by the...