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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… »
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… »
barra Archive
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HIE focus on Uists and Barra development
Posted on May 26, 2010 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Enterprise is to create a new senior development post for the Uists and Barra. The initiative will provide a dedicated focus to strengthen and diversify the communities’... -
Western Isles MP calls for a Fuel Duty Derogation
Posted on May 13, 2010 | No Comments“Rural areas” Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil has today called on the new Conservative/ Lib Dem Government to introduce a Fuel Duty Derogation for rural areas something that Scottish Lib... -
Western Isles schools and nurseries benefit from innovative projects
Posted on March 8, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
MPs will push for fair fuel regulator
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Local Businesses interested in reaching Nordic countries invited to meet trade experts
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
NHS waiting lists
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Sudden death on Isle of Barra
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No CommentsPolice 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.... -
Gaelic learning week
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsDuring 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... -
Seeking a major reform of Crown Estate in Scotland
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Gaelic: A Winner at Scottish Ski Centres?
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsA 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,... -
Leader Innse Gall assist Barra water sport club
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsThe 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... -
Stornoway Sports Centre Campaign
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsUsers 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... -
‘Deer cull should continue’, says Scottish Wildlife Trust
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsThe 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... -
Western Isles MSP welcomes backing for winter weather payments
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsWestern 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.... -
Scottish producers go for gold
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsQuality 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... -
Parking charges unfair to air travellers in Western Isles
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsBy 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... -
Western Isles Council challenged to become democratic
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsComhairle 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.... -
Historical echo in clan chief tribute
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsEchoing 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... -
Keep Hebrides wildlife in mind
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsThe 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... -
Crofters Commission is relocating
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsThe 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...