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BBC Scotland News- Limbs-in-loch killer loses appealThe man convicted of the "limbs-in-the-loch" murder of a teenager has lost his appeal against his conviction. […]
- Profits rise by 6% at Weir GroupThe engineering firm Weir Group unveils annual pre-tax profits of £187m. […]
- Jobs 'at risk' at Peterhead firmUp to 50 jobs could be under threat at a Peterhead engineering firm, it has been announced. […]
- Borderers add to Afghan presenceAnother 130 soldiers from the Royal Scots Borderers leave for Afghanistan to mentor the local police and army. […]
- Inquiry set over fishermen deathsA fatal accident inquiry into a fire which killed three crewmen on a fishing boat in Fraserburgh is to be held in July. […]
- Probe call over 'triple suicide'Calls are made for a public inquiry after a family of Russian asylum seekers in Glasgow apparently committed suicide. […]
- Avalanche railway line reopenedAvalanche debris that shut the West Highland Line has been cleared and the track reopened for services, Network Rail says. […]
- Holocaust heroineChurch missionary to receive a posthumous award […]
- Man arrested over pub shootingA 27-year-old man is arrested and charged in connection with an alleged stabbing and shooting at an Edinburgh pub. […]
- Man arrested in jewellery theftA 32-year-old man is arrested in Stirling in connection with an alleged theft from a jewellers in Inverness. […]
- Limbs-in-loch killer loses appeal
Hebrides News Tweets
- Leader Innse Gall increases intervention rate of grants http://bit.ly/akd1Te 3 hours ago
- Fare increase on Hebrides ferry services http://bit.ly/dn1mjU 6 hours ago
- Rural Network event in the Outer Hebrides http://bit.ly/9g30xI 8 hours ago
- Stornoway- Ullapool ferry cancelled http://bit.ly/93Kyg1 8 hours ago
- Recognition on the way for Gaelic Community and Business of the Year http://bit.ly/deAh6k 12 hours ago
- Lighthouse Caledonia appoint new CEO http://bit.ly/a08saf 24 hours ago
- Western Isles schools and nurseries benefit from innovative projects http://bit.ly/bRWXfM 2010/03/08
- Consumer warning on unlicensed traders http://bit.ly/bXPZfB 2010/03/08
- Last chance to nominate Western Isles postie http://bit.ly/ceJ27Z 2010/03/08
- NHS IT services are failing patients http://bit.ly/aq4oQp 2010/03/08
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 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 [...] -
Consumer warning on unlicensed traders
“Problems for consumers” Western Isles Trading Standards officers are issuing a warning regarding itinerant traders in the Western Isles. With Spring approaching, unlicensed traders may take advantage of the more seasonal weather to sell door to door. They may be selling items such as power tools, kitchen items including pots and pans or they may even offer to [...] -
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 [...] -
Training of new Harris Tweed weavers set to get underway
With the three main Harris Tweed producers predicting a strong order book for 2010, the Harris Tweed industry has progressed plans to recruit a small number of new weavers into the industry. As a result of funding from the European Social Fund, Skills Development Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Western Isles Council, a training course [...] -
Stornoway Port Authority due £34,000 refund
Following an appeal, Stornoway Port Authority has learned this week that the Regional Rating Assessor has agreed to reduce the valuation placed on Stornoway Harbour for the past five years. With effect from 1 April 2005 the Regional Rating Assessor had set a Rateable and Net Annual Value of £95,000 on the Harbour Undertaking. In 2009 [...] -
First Isle of Lewis whisky makes history
The first cask of whisky distilled on the Isle of Lewis in 170 years left the island yesterday (Thursday February 25) having being collected at a ceremony held at the distillery in Uig. A group of whisky enthusiasts were given a chance to taste the new dram at Abhainn Dearg meaning red river in Gaelic. Among [...] -
Western Isles council’s proposal to take over Wee W premises
Hebrides Today has learned that Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s proposal is to take over the Wee W premises and lease them back to the current occupiers. Ongoing lease income would be reinvested into a Town Centre Legacy Fund for the future benefit of all Town Centre users. Whilst limited in what can be said at this stage [...] -
Western Isles councillor takes SNP group to task
Western Isles Councillor and Labour prospective parliamentary candidate for Westminster, Donald John MacSween has hit out at SNP members conduct during the Local Authority’s budget setting process. He declared: “Councillor Donald Manford and his misguided followers in the SNP group on the Comhairle have sunk to a new low. “With the Comhairle facing a difficult period when [...] -
Sunday ferry proves popular with Western Isles travellers
Since Calmac launched its Sunday ferry service from Stornoway to Ullapool last July more than 10,000 passengers have used the vital transport connection. More than 3,000 cars have also been carried on the Sunday ferry, as customers voted with their feet over the controversial introduction of Sabbath ferries. CalMac described the service as “popular” and the extra [...] -
Port Authority meet with Western Isles Council
Stornoway Port Authority Board today (23 February 2010) met with the Chief Executive, the Leader and three other Stornoway Council Members of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar concerning Stornoway Town Centre Regeneration matters involving the Stornoway Port Authority. The Stornoway Port Authority notes that Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has decided not to proceed with the proposal to partially [...] -
New chief executive for Stòrlann
Primary school teacher Johanna Marshall has been appointed new chief executive of Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig . Originally from Back, Johanna graduated with a B.Ed with honours from the Northern College, Aberdeen. Through teaching, as both principal and primary teacher, she has worked in Gaelic-medium primary schools in Stirling and Lewis. Johanna’s other interests include poetry, short story [...] -
SNP councillor must publicise his own MP’s record
Councillor Donald John Macsween has hit back this evening regarding SNP criticism about his non-attendance at the recent Western Isle Council budget meeting. He said: “Councillor Philip McLean of the SNP has blithely gone public asking why I was not at the council budgetary meeting last week yet he has not even bothered to check the [...] -
MSP welcomes new Stornoway dental centre
Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has welcomed the granting of planning permission for the much anticipated new dental centre in Stornoway. Dr Allan told Hebrides news Today: “It is great news that this new dental centre has now been given the go ahead to replace the current building on Bayhead with a modern purpose built facility. [...] -
International Women’s Day Western Isles
To promote International Women’s Day (Western Isles) being held on March 8, a multi-partnership group, led by NHS Western Isles’ Health Promotion Department, has organised a wide variety of events in the run up to the day. The theme for 2010 is focusing upon the achievements of women past, present and future. To commemorate this special day [...] -
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 [...] -
Green light for Stornoway Dental Centre
A landmark new £4.7million Dental Teach and Treat Centre is set to go ahead in Stornoway after the development was granted planning permission. NHS Western Isles Chief Executive Gordon Jamieson has now also signed off the target price and contract with the main contractors, and building will commence on March 8, with the expected date of completion [...] -
Outer Hebrides community planning partnership
Communities throughout Harris will have the opportunity to have their views heard on Wednesday 3 March as the Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership heads to Tarbert to stage a Community Engagement Event The facilitated event will be held in The Harris Hotel from 7.30pm to 9pm and aims to garner the views of local communities, focusing [...]
Welcome
Leader Innse Gall increases interventionrate 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
Western Isles Lib Dems targetting success
Consumer warning on unlicensed traders
Last chance to nominate Western Isles postie
NHS IT services are failing patients
Call for Western Isles workers to be given time off to donate blood
Severe blow for SNP’s minimum pricing plan
Home insulation help for Scottish householders
MPs will push for fair fuel regulator
Local Businesses interested in reaching Nordic countries invited to meet trade experts
Western Isles Hospital’s electrical fault repaired
NHS waiting lists
Sudden death on Isle of Barra