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BBC Scotland News- Cusiter ready for strong EnglandScotland captain Chris Cusiter expects to face a fast and physical England side at Murrayfield in the RBS Six Nations match on Saturday. […]
- Body found in missing mother huntPolice searching for a Dundee mother-of-three who went missing two weeks ago believe they have found her body. […]
- Apology over drink price claimsLeading whisky supplier Whyte & Mackay says it is sorry if it misled anyone over its case against minimum drink pricing. […]
- School head took ice cream moneyA head teacher who embezzled about £3,000 from his school is struck off after a disciplinary hearing. […]
- Tram project 'could be delayed'The contractors working on Edinburgh's tram line say they want to delay the project for a further 30 months. […]
- McGlynn eyes Dens cup cash boostRaith Rovers manager John McGlynn thinks victory at Dundee in Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final could help clear the the Fife club's debts. […]
- MPs fate put to local party voteA Labour MP caught up in a bitter dispute over her reselection is set to have her fate decided by party members in her constituency. […]
- Shooting accused appears in courtA man appears in court in connection with an alleged shooting and stabbing at a pub in Edinburgh. […]
- Square goMP calls for chessmen to return to Lewis […]
- Child molester sentence increasedA man who abducted and molested a boy in Galashiels has had his sentence increased by appeal court judges. […]
- Cusiter ready for strong England
Hebrides News Tweets
- Shock ferry fares hike during pilot scheme http://bit.ly/avQ93D 10 hours ago
- Crofting community mapping http://bit.ly/cFrg8H 10 hours ago
- Western Isles MSP condems abandonment of historical fishing rights http://bit.ly/9pJQgL 15 hours ago
- Scottish Salmon exports leap 24% http://bit.ly/aUFCG3 15 hours ago
- Crofters asked to help save decline of wading birds http://bit.ly/908h0O 18 hours ago
- Western Isles Candidate Selection http://bit.ly/c0QfD5 19 hours ago
- Streamlining of plans for fish farm industry http://bit.ly/dh998Y 19 hours ago
- Leader Innse Gall increases intervention rate of grants http://bit.ly/akd1Te 2010/03/09
- Fare increase on Hebrides ferry services http://bit.ly/dn1mjU 2010/03/09
- Rural Network event in the Outer Hebrides http://bit.ly/9g30xI 2010/03/09
barra Archive
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Western Isles schools and nurseries benefit from innovative projects
“Visual art and technology” Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Cultural Co-ordinator Service have recently been involved in some innovative projects within schools and nurseries throughout the Western Isles. The Beathaichean Beaga (Small Animals) project was aimed at accessing the five areas of the Early Year’s Curriculum through creative learning. Over the course over an hour children were involved in [...] -
MPs will push for fair fuel regulator
“Fuel up 11.46% since 2008″ Latest figures from the AA revealing that drivers have endured recent petrol tax increases up to five times higher than in other European countries, show why the SNP is right to propose a fuel duty regulator says SNP MP Angus MacNeil. According to the AA the burden of fuel duty and VAT [...] -
Local Businesses interested in reaching Nordic countries invited to meet trade experts
“Potentially lucrative trading links” Highlands and Islands businesses with interests as diverse as forestry, manufacturing, marine science, fine foods and textiles are taking advantage of an opportunity to meet with trade specialists from the Nordic region. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is hosting the fact finding opportunity in an effort to develop further potentially lucrative trading links [...] -
NHS waiting lists
“We welcome this review of New Ways” Commenting on the Audit Scotland report Managing NHS waiting lists – A review of new arrangements published today, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: “We welcome this review of New Ways – the new system of managing NHS waiting lists. “We have made significant changes to the way patient waiting lists are managed. [...] -
Sudden death on Isle of Barra
Police on the Isle of Barra are carrying out enquiries in relation to the death of a 59 year old local man at an address in Eoilgarry, Isle of Barra. About 1500 hours on Wednesday 3rd March 2010, the man who had been burning grass in his garden, was found having collapsed. Police, Ambulance Service, HIFRS and [...] -
Gaelic learning week
During Easter Stòras Uibhist are offering a unique opportunity to Gàidhlig learners to spend a ‘Learning Week’ in South Uist and its surrounding communities, enhancing and developing their use of Gàidhlig through a total immersion programme. The Learning Week will be based at the exclusive Grogarry Lodge http://www.grogarrylodge.com an all inclusive basis. “Range of culturally based activities” The [...] -
Seeking a major reform of Crown Estate in Scotland
“Marine energy development” The Highland Council’s Leader Councillor Michael Foxley underlined the Council’s commitment to major reform of the Crown Estate in Scotland when he gave evidence to the UK Government’s Treasury Sub-Committee, which is reviewing the role of Crown Estate in Scotland In reinforcing the Council’s written submission, Councillor Foxley told the sub-committee at Westminster that a vital concern of the [...] -
Gaelic: A Winner at Scottish Ski Centres?
A research project is set to get underway to assess the impact and benefits of bilingual signage at Scotland’s ski centres. The Gaelic and English signs, at the Lecht, Glenshee, Nevis Range and Glencoe ski centres, were installed 12 months ago under a scheme operated by Comunn na Gàidhlig (CnaG), on behalf of Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Now, [...] -
Leader Innse Gall assist Barra water sport club
The Outer Hebrides LEADER Innse Gall programme has just paid out its first full LEADER grant of £8,635 to a community project in Barra. Barra Watersports Club,managed by volunteers, provides water based activities to the communities of Barra and Vatersay. LEADER has contributed towards funding for a fleet of Royal Yachting Association (RYA) sailing boats, windsurfing [...] -
Stornoway Sports Centre Campaign
Users of Lewis Sports Centre are planning to challenge Western Isles Councils Sunday policy through a Judicial Review. The move follows the recent refusal of a legal aid application which would have funded the costs of the legal action. Uisdean Macleod, the spokesman for the users group, said: “This route is the last resort but seems to be [...] -
‘Deer cull should continue’, says Scottish Wildlife Trust
The largest charity organisation dedicated to the protection of Scottish wildlife has called for starving deer to be culled across Scotland. Calling for an extension of the stalking season of female deer which ended earlier last month (15 February) in line with current legislation (Deer (Scotland) Act 1996), the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) today claimed that [...] -
Western Isles MSP welcomes backing for winter weather payments
Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the backing of Scotland’s Housing Minister, Alex Neil, for the campaign to have winter weather payments calculated by taking wind chill into account. Mr Neil has recently been corresponding with Helen Goodman MP, Under-secretary of State in the UK Department of Work and Pensions on this issue. Mr Neil draws [...] -
Scottish producers go for gold
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is ensuring Scottish companies don’t miss the opportunity to go for gold at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. QMS has registered on CompeteFor – the chosen web site for London 2012 supply chain opportunities – which will enable it to highlight any red meat procurement opportunities to the industry. It’s been estimated [...] -
Parking charges unfair to air travellers in Western Isles
By Gregg Adams Rural island communities face new charges when using air transport links to mainland airports. Highlands and Islands Airports is considering introducing car parking charges at its airports in Stornoway, Orkney and Shetland. Highlands and Islands Airport say it had its budget cut by a million pounds by the Scottish Government and the charges are needed [...] -
Western Isles Council challenged to become democratic
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have today been called on by campaigners wanting the Council to open the sports centres in Lewis and Harris to become a more democratically orientated organisation. They claim it is not ‘morally acceptable’ to have conflicting Sunday policy between the southern isles and the northern isles of the Comhairle’s remit. Back in 4th September [...] -
Historical echo in clan chief tribute
Echoing one of the legendary stories about the MacNeils of Barra, and on the day of the funeral of the much loved Clan Chief, Iain Roderick MacNeil of Barra, Western Isles MP, Angus MacNeil said: “It was nce modestly hailed in Gaelic from the ramparts of Kishmuil Castle. “Now that the great MacNeil of Barra has dined, the Princes of [...] -
Keep Hebrides wildlife in mind
The return of sustained freezing temperatures across the Western Isles has prompted Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to ask visitors to the outdoors to be sensitive to the plight of wildlife and birds. The present frozen conditions means wild birds, particularly those species which rely on wet habitats such as ducks, geese and shore waders, will likely [...] -
Crofters Commission is relocating
The Crofters Commission is relocating to Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness IV3 8NW Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham told Hebrides news Today: “SEARS partners are co-located in 18 locations across Scotland. The Crofter’s Commission move offers further opportunities to join up services for rural Scotland’s land managers.” Nick Reiter, Chief Executive, said, “the Commission’s lease on the offices [...] -
NHS Western Isles grants £236,000 to boost fitness levels across the Isles
As 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 a cheque for £236,000. The Board recently approved capital grants for the upgrade of equipment in Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais in Stornoway, Lionacleit Fitness Suite in Benbecula [...] -
Committee call for evidence on the future of Scotland’s schools
The 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 is calling for evidence on the subject. The matter of how schools are managed has already featured in much of the committee’s work on class size, [...]


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Western Isles MP seeks RET extension
Crofting community mapping
Shock ferry fares hike during pilot scheme
Scottish Salmon exports leap 24%
Western Isles MSP condems abandonment of historical fishing rights
Crofters asked to help save decline of wading birds
Streamlining of plans for fish farm industry
Western Isles Candidate Selection
Leader Innse Gall increases intervention rate of grants
Fare increase on Hebrides ferry services
Rural Network event in the Outer Hebrides
Recognition on the way for Gaelic Community and Business of the Year
Lighthouse Caledonia appoint new CEO
Western Isles schools and nurseries benefit from innovative projects
Consumer warning on unlicensed traders
Last chance to nominate Western Isles postie
NHS IT services are failing patients