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ALLAN WELCOMES “ENCOURAGING” NEWS FOR ISLAND CHARITIES ON AIR FARESWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today received an “encouraging” response from Transport Minister, Keith Brown MSP,… »
ALLAN MEETS WITH COMHAIRLE AND HIE OVER UIST BUILDERSWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, yesterday met with representatives of both the Comhairle and Highlands and Islands… »
Crackdown on Unlicensed Car Sellers in the Western IslesTrading Standards and the Northern Constabulary have announced that they will be enforcing a crackdown on unlicensed car… »
DIAMOND JUBILEE EVENTS IN THE ISLESCommunities throughout the islands will be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next month with a series of Jubilee… »
North MSPs and UNISON join ranks to try and save civilian Police jobs and quality of service in North and Moray.Highlands & Islands Labour MSPs Rhoda Grant and David Stewart, have linked up with a team from UNISON, representing Police… »- ALLAN WELCOMES PROGRESS ON BARRA AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENTWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has welcomed a response he has received from Transport Minister, Keith Brown, which confirms… »
Workers in the Western Isles walk thousands of milesBusinesses throughout the Western Isles have clocked up more than 13,146 miles in a challenge designed to increase the physical… »
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… »
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Western Isles police station closures
Posted on January 25, 2011 | No CommentsThe move to close 16 local police stations across the Highlands and Islands – including several in the Western Isles – was first mooted in November last year. At the... -
Western Isles census team ready to go
Posted on January 25, 2011 | No CommentsThe team leading delivery of Scotland’s Census in the Western Isles is now in place, with Census Day just two months away. Census Regional Manager Annie Delin, from Point, has... -
Allan speaks at opening of Western Isles sensory centre
Posted on January 24, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, spoke on Friday at the official opening of the new Western Isles Sensory Centre. Dr Allan praised the work of the new centre in Esplanade... -
Scotland’s Islands calls for event funding applications from the Western Isles
Posted on January 24, 2011 | No Comments24 January 2011: The Scotland’s Islands project is appealing to organisers of events which highlight the vibrant culture and creativity, outstanding natural environment and quality produce of Scotland’s Islands to come forward and apply... -
Priority for Hebrides farmers’ payments
Posted on January 23, 2011 | No CommentsIn the wake of severe weather conditions, significant efforts are being made to get vital Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme (LFASS) payments into farmers’ bank accounts as soon as possible. Part... -
Warning of £8 a gallon petrol in Western Isles
Posted on January 23, 2011 | No CommentsThe Western Isles motorist already hit hard in the pocket for fuel will be praying for the introduction of a fuel regulator system sooner rather than later as the RAC... -
Families give Stornoway’s golf club Sunday opening thumbs up
Posted on January 23, 2011 | No CommentsSunday opening officially got underway at Stornoway Golf Club this afternoon. The club opened its doors at 12pm and was soon attracting families and patrons taking advantage of the new... -
Western Isles schools closure threat continues
Posted on January 22, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles Council are not yet willing to let their school closure plans be brushed aside and despite the Scottish Governmnet ruling that primaries Seilebost and Carloway and Lionel and... -
No National Park status in the Western Isles
Posted on January 21, 2011 | No CommentsNational Park status will not be created in Western Isles in the Harris region. Many islanders are disappointed by the news, although concerns had been raised about the restrictions park... -
Western Isles MSP to hold coastguard debate in parliament
Posted on January 21, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has secured a debate in the Scottish Parliament calling for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to abandon plans to cut the number of Coastguard... -
Jobs lost in Stornoway
Posted on January 20, 2011 | No CommentsThere was another blow to the Western Isles economy when it was announced last night (Wednesday) that Highland Alternative Energy Ltd (HAEL) with a branch in Stornoway have decided to... -
Bull Scheme for Western Isles crofters remains open
Posted on January 19, 2011 | No CommentsThe Crofters Commission has announced that because of adverse weather conditions it is aware that many crofters have not had an opportunity to arrange meetings to finalise their applications for the Cattle Improvement... -
New telephone system for Western Isles council
Posted on January 19, 2011 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar is introducing a new IP telephone system as from the 31st January 2011. This will result in new numbers for existing extensions. The existing telephone system... -
Hebrides housing conference
Posted on January 19, 2011 | No CommentsOver the past six months, community organisation Sustainable Uist has been carrying out a research project into the prospects for improving the energy efficiency of older, traditionally-built houses in the... -
NHS Western Isles staff complete public health certificate
Posted on January 19, 2011 | No CommentsStaff within the NHS Western Isles and partner organisations have successfully completed a Public Health certificate in Nutrition and Health, delivered by the Nutrition Training Company. This is a nationally recognised... -
Sea shepherds manage their island flocks
Posted on January 18, 2011 | No CommentsThe Hebrides has crofters who must cross the sea to tend their flocks and now the story of ‘The Sea Shepherds’ will be shown by BBC Alba. The Shiant Islands just off the Isle of... -
Stornoway Golf club win Sunday opening battle
Posted on January 18, 2011 | No CommentsAfter a protracted battle to win the right to open on a Sunday Stornoway Golf Club have won their legal case. Following an appeal hearing at Inverness Sheriff Court last month, Sheriff... -
Western Isles MSP condemns UK government fuel backtrack
Posted on January 18, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has condemned the UK Government’s apparent decision to shelve its promised cut in fuel duty for island communities, saying it showed Westminster’s “absolute contempt for... -
Western Isles woman protecting Stornoway Black Pudding on the web
Posted on January 17, 2011 | No CommentsA pensioner from the Western Isles has become a video star in a bid to protect Stornoway black pudding from imitators. In the film, Mor Macleod shares her traditional method for making... -
Strong Scots Presence at Stornoways Celtic Media Festival
Posted on January 17, 2011 | No CommentsThere is a strong Scots presence among the contenders for prizes at the 32nd annual festival celebrating the best of TV, radio and film from the ‘Celtic’ nations and regions,...