Transocean Winner: Operation to load rig has been successful
The Transocean Winner rig has been safely loaded onto the semi-submersible heavy lift ship HAWK. The Hawk has deballasted and the rig is now clear […]
Lewis News
Health board reassures EU staff and public after Brexit vote
NHS Western Isles, at its public board meeting this morning, acknowledged that there might be concern amongst EU nationals employed in the health service – and […]
Honour for North MSP
North MSP David Stewart has been selected by the International Diabetes Federation to represent Scotland at the Parliamentary Champions for Diabetes conference in Canada at […]
Military target drone on North Uist beach
Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP, Angus MacNeil is writing to the Ministry of Defence after a military target drone was found on a beach […]
Isles MP urges Loganair to restore public confidence
Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP, Angus MacNeil has written to Loganair following reports of increased delays and cancellations with flights. Mr MacNeil is […]
Government officials in Stornoway as part of national conversation on £3million programme
ALLIED health professionals in the Western Isles are expected to ‘lead the way’ in the development of a new £3million programme aimed at helping people […]
CalMac wins best ferry company category at inaugural The Independent Travel Awards
Against stiff competition from across the world, Scotland’s Caledonian MacBrayne has won the best ferry company category at The Independent Travel Awards. Nominees for […]
By-Election Results
John Norman Macleod has been elected as a Councillor for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar in the An Taobh Siar Agus Nis ward. The Percentage […]
MG ALBA requests increased commitment to Gaelic programming in BBC Royal Charter consultation
MG ALBA, which operates BBC ALBA in partnership with the BBC, has said that a commitment to increase original, high-quality programming on BBC ALBA should […]
Wind powered car sharing set to take Lewis & Harris by storm
Ten brand-new electric vehicles arrived in Stornaway this week, which will soon be available for the public to book for as little as an hour, […]
Welcome For Transport Boost
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed the increase in the Air Discount Scheme to 50% announced by Islands Minister Derek Mackay today. It was also […]
WHAT VOTERS NEED TO KNOW FOR 7 OCTOBER 2015
Returning Officer Malcolm Burr is reminding voters in the An Taobh Siar agus Nis By Election what they need to know to have their say […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month this year, NHS Western Isles is also promoting the ‘wee c’. The ‘wee c’ is the Scottish campaign […]
ROGUE TRADERS
Trading Standards are issuing a reminder to Western Isles residents to say No to Doorstep sellers. The Trading Standards service has had several reports […]
SCOTTISH LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION OPENS
Entries are now open for the annual Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. The photography competition now in its second year celebrates the […]
My Patient Journey: Encouraging Patients to Take Control
To celebrate Self Management Week 2015, NHS Western Isles are launching My Patient Journey, a personal guide to help patients, as well as their family […]
Census reveals number of Gaelic speakers
The statistics published today by the Registrar General for Scotland on the Scotland’s Census website (http://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk ) present details on the Gaelic language, at national, […]
ALLAN ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION IN ISLANDS BILL
SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan has today called for people across the Isles to help shape the future direction of their […]
Mackenzie Welcomes ‘Digital Single Market’ Strategy
Highlands and Islands MSP Mike Mackenzie has welcomed a strategy launched by the European Commission aimed at boosting economic growth through the roll out of […]
Celtic broadcasters call for ideas to discover a new, original lifestyle format
S4C, BBC ALBA and TG4 are calling for fresh and distinctive ideas for a new lifestyle programme format, which can work for viewers across the […]