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BBC Scotland News- Battle of the bulgeEleanor Bradford asks if some people are born to be fat […]
- Smoking ban may help heart healthA possible link between a smoking ban in bars and a reduction in severe heart attacks is found by Edinburgh scientist-led research. […]
- Whisky supplier recalled by MSPsWhisky supplier Whyte & Mackay is to re-appear before MSPs amid concern over the case it made against minimum drink pricing. […]
- Sales drop 'worst for 11 years'Retailers suffered their worst February for more than a decade, according to the latest sales figures. […]
- Man and woman found dead at houseA man and a woman have died after an incident at a house in Bishopbriggs to the north of Glasgow, police confirm. […]
- Murray advances at Indian WellsAndy Murray is given a thorough test by American Michael Russell as he moves into the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open with a straight-sets win. […]
- St Johnstone 1-0 AberdeenConfident St Johnstone step towards a top-six Scottish Premier League finish with a narrow victory over Aberdeen at McDiarmid Park. […]
- No deal on Total Shetland projectFrench oil giant Total fails to reach a deal with Shetland Islands Council over plans to build a gas processing plant. […]
- Teenager mounted car before deathA witness tells a trial he thought a friend who died after being thrown from a car was joking when he failed to get up. […]
- 'Positive impact' of campus copsA report finds having dedicated police officers in schools is viewed positively by staff and pupils. […]
- Battle of the bulge
Hebrides News Tweets
- Outer Hebrides rural network event takes place in Berneray http://bit.ly/aPWmCx 6 hours ago
- SCF reject plans for the crofting register http://bit.ly/dBETNA 7 hours ago
- Western Isles babies race against time http://bit.ly/cHefYL 7 hours ago
- Alcohol misuse a burden on NHS Western Isles http://bit.ly/94yDUW 9 hours ago
- Western Isles to benefit from windfarm http://bit.ly/an7v6q 9 hours ago
- Stoneybridge School To Shut Doors With a Ceilidh http://bit.ly/bwwvjy 9 hours ago
- Western Isles pupil is a first-class prize winner http://bit.ly/a97Fhg 14 hours ago
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- RT @adb44: RT @SarahBrown10 12 yr old dutch girl missing #amberalert http://bit.ly/aBYlo5 please RT 2010/03/15
- Affordable home cuts in the Hebrides http://bit.ly/aLkiAy 2010/03/15
Harris Archive
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Harris locals invited to SNH reception
Local people in and around Harris are being invited along to an evening reception by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) in the Harris Hotel at 7.00 on Thursday 25 March 2010. Andrew Thin, SNH chairman, will host the event, along with local area manager David Maclennan, and local advisor Iain Mackinnon. “Scottish Natural Heritage” Andrew Thin said: “The evening [...] -
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. [...] -
Western Isles salmon producer suspend boss
The board of Director in Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd have suspended Managing Director OddGeir Oddsen of Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd from his work. Oddsen strongly refuse that the Board has any justified reason for the suspension and see the Board’s initiative as a consequence of different view on corporate governance in particular [...] -
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 [...] -
Western Isles MP welcomes UKBA decision
Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil has welcomed the announcement from the United Kingdom Border Agency that non EU fishermen will be allowed to work on fishing boats within Scottish waters subject to certain conditions. This issue has been a cause for concern for many fishing boat skippers in the islands, and I am now glad [...] -
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, [...] -
Power supply to Western Isles Hospital
NHS Western Isles is currently working with electricity suppliers to resolve an issue which affects the power supply within Western Isles Hospital. The issue relates to a fault with one of the hospital’s two circuit breakers, which was discovered during routine testing of the generator. As a result of the fault, the circuit breaker is currently non-operational. [...] -
Calmac spring advertising campaign underway
Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne’s (CalMac) latest TV advertising campaign, which aims to lure visitors to the islands of the West Coast of Scotland, gets underway this week. The message of the 30 second commercial is that some of the best holidays begin with a trip on a CalMac ferry. Filmed on location on the ferries, as well [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
Healthy opportunity for Western Isles buisnesses
Employers in the Western Isles are being invited to the launch of a new occupational health service for local businesses at an event to be held on Friday 12th March. The Bayhead Bridge Centre in Stornoway will host an event arranged by the Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives to showcase the free, confidential support available [...] -
Hebrides crofters encouraged to respond to Pack report
Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has encouraged crofters in the islands to give their views on a review of support for agriculture in Scotland. Brian Pack has published an interim report into the future of agricultural subsidies for the Scottish Government and crofters have until 5th March to write in with their views, although the date has [...] -
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 [...] -
NHS Western Isles see rise in anti-obesity drug
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has highlighted the rising physical and financial costs of obesity across the region. The party’s Highlands and Islands health spokesperson has released Scottish Government statistics which show a dramatic increase in the amount of anti-obesity drugs being prescribed over the past decade. The cost of anti-obesity drugs prescribed in NHS [...]
Welcome
Outer Hebrides rural network event takes place Berneray
SCF reject plans for the crofting register
Western Isles babies race against time
Alcohol misuse a burden on NHS Western Isles
Western Isles to benefit from windfarm
Stoneybridge School To Shut Doors With a Ceilidh
Western Isles pupil is a first-class prize winner
Affordable home cuts in the Hebrides
Rural Fuel Petition
Contract awarded for Stornoway Media centre
Make a date with Tourism in the Outer Hebrides
Western Isles council sign up to WWF’s earth hour
Harris locals invited to SNH reception
Skye and Lochalsh – Environment Fun Days 2010
Uig backs vision for world leading St Kilda centre
Harris Tweed Hebrides hits Russian market
How to get your Gaelic plans into action
£58.1 million for NHS Western Isles
Lochboisdale-Mallaig single route and different operator
Highlands and Island’s contact centres lead the way