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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… »
Benbecula Archive
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Lord Mar at Sgoil Lionacleit Benbecula
Posted on May 8, 2012 | No CommentsSixth Year pupils in Sgoil Lionacleit, Benbecula, hosted a talk and question time from a member of the House of Lords on Friday 27th April, as part of an outreach... -
Body found in Benbecula during search for missing man
Posted on March 7, 2012 | No CommentsAbout 9am this morning a co-ordinated search was commenced in the Creagorry and Liniclate areas of Benbecula in relation to missing man James Davidson. This search involved personnel from Coastguard,... -
Car theft – Benbecula
Posted on February 28, 2012 | No CommentsPOLICE in Benbecula are investigating the theft of a navy blue Peugeot 206 motor car, which was stolen from Balivanich some time between 8.30pm on Saturday 25thFebruary and 7.45am on Sunday... -
Benbecula school pupils raise £800 for charity
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsPupils in Sgoil Lionacleit in Benbecula have raised £800 for the charity Mary’s Meals which aims to provide a meal during the school day for children in developing countries. This... -
Locals invited to SNH reception in Benbecula
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsLocal people are being invited along to an informal evening reception by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) in the Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula, from 7-9pm on Thursday 9 February. SNH is... -
Fatal Fire Benbecula.
Posted on September 19, 2011 | No CommentsAt 09.18 this morning (19th September, 2011) the Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service received a call from Northern Constabulary, to a building... -
Benbecula music students top the bill for Hebridean St Patrick’s night celebration
Posted on March 27, 2011 | No CommentsA concert to celebrate St Patrick’s Day (March 17th) was recently held at Grogarry Lodge in Uist and amongst the entertainment was a set from the music students of Lews... -
Children will pay less on Western Isles flights
Posted on August 12, 2010 | No CommentsYOUNG fliers in the Western Isles are set to save their parents money following following Flybe franchise carrier Loganair’s slashing of the cost of its children’s tickets. From today (Thursday,... -
MSP questions security measures at Stornoway airport
Posted on August 2, 2010 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has raised concerns about intrusive personal searches being carried out by security officers at Stornoway and Benbecula. She has written to Highlands and... -
Russell Takes New Curriculum to Benbecula
Posted on July 23, 2010 | No CommentsParents will get a chance to put their questions about the new Curriculum for Excellence directly to Education Secretary Michael Russell this summer. A series of public events will be... -
Gold stars for Borve Guest House
Posted on July 20, 2010 | No CommentsBenbecula business, Borve Guest House in Torlum, is the latest Hebridean business to come out shining, receiving a four star gold award under VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance scheme which recognises exceptional... -
Presiding officer starts summer programme in Benbecula
Posted on July 7, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Parliament’s Presiding Officer,Alex Ferguson MSP , is launching his 2010 Summer engagement programme in Benbecula. He is holding a reception for the Parliament’s updated travelling exhibition ‘Moving Stories’ at... -
Benbecula running track officially opened
Posted on June 7, 2010 | No CommentsOn Saturday the 12th June 2010 the Running Track at Liniclate, Isle of Benbecula, will be officially opened by Beth MacLeod, who represented Scotland on 68 occassions in rugby union and Mairi Levack,... -
Hebrides airport passenger figures down
Posted on May 14, 2010 | No CommentsPassenger figures at Stornoway and Benbecula have dropped by almost a third as a result of the Iclandic volcanic ash cloud . Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd has released its... -
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... -
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,...