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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… »
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New ZEV for Western Isles council Fleet
Posted on May 21, 2012 | No CommentsA new Nissan Leaf Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) has been purchased by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for use from its offices on Sandwick Road, Stornoway. The new acquisition takes to 2... -
Tell the Crown Estate to significantly change its ways, says Scotland’s community land owners
Posted on May 16, 2012 | No CommentsCommunity Land Scotland has written to the Secretary of State for Scotland urging him to tell the Crown Estate it needs to change its ways and devolve meaningful and significant... -
Stornoway cruise group seek Island Ambassadors
Posted on April 25, 2012 | No CommentsStornoway Cruise Group seeks Island Ambassadors 23 April 2012 Stornoway Cruise Group is planning to establish a volunteer group of Ambassadors to welcome cruise visitors to the Outer Hebrides. The... -
Comhairle Welcomes Prime Minister’s Statement On Emergency Tugs
Posted on March 22, 2012 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed the Prime Minister’s comments, in an answer to Argyll and Bute MP Alan Reid on the question of Emergency Tug cover: Mr Alan Reid... -
SNP candidate in Uist makes case for public sector jobs in islands
Posted on March 22, 2012 | No CommentsThe SNP’s council candidates in the islands are to fight on a platform of keeping public sector jobs in the islands and striving to avoid compulsory redundancies. The SNP’s council... -
Climate change body arrives in Scotland to steer peatland restoration
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsRSPB Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to honour its manifesto pledge to restore Scotland’s peatlands. The call comes on the first day of a meeting in Edinburgh by scientists... -
Hope for Stornoway’s Peacocks
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsThe administrators of Peacocks say they’ve received huge interest from potential buyers. KPMG says that within the first two days , it had over 100 conversations with interested parties looking... -
Reformed Common Agricultural Policy must be as flexible as possible.
Posted on January 18, 2012 | No CommentsThe reformed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must be as flexible as possible so that the specific needs of Scotland’s farmers and crofters are catered for according to Highlands & Islands... -
Road Safety Scotland Wins International Road Safety Award
Posted on December 22, 2011 | No CommentsRoad Safety Scotland (RSS) – the nation’s authority on road safety – has been awarded a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for Education and Training. Prince Michael International Road... -
2 Islands Half Marathon
Posted on August 17, 2011 | No CommentsLocal and mainland runners are busy getting into training for a new half marathon which is being held for the first time next Saturday (August 27). The ‘2 Islands Half... -
Stornoway Wind Farm announces dates for second Public Exhibition
Posted on March 15, 2011 | No CommentsMembers of the public are being invited to come and view the updated proposals for the Stornoway Wind Farm at a Public Exhibition later this month. Lewis Wind Power and... -
Hebridean beauty spots cleaned up
Posted on December 9, 2010 | No CommentsJohn Muir Trust volunteers clocked up an incredible 5,000 hours of conservation work in wild places across Scotland this year. The Trust, the UK’s leading wild land charity, ran 23 conservation work parties... -
Universal delivery crucial for rural areas says Western Isles MP
Posted on December 8, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore MP, to reiterate to him the importance of keeping the universal mail delivery service... -
Western Isles MSP encourages unpaid carers to claim carers allowance
Posted on December 6, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has highlighted figures today which show that over 100 unpaid carers in the Western Isles are not claiming the full carer’s allowances they are entitled... -
![Former crofter, Seumas MacDonald, from South Uist, today [Friday] is to travel to Mexico in advance of global UN climate change talks taking place there over the next fortnight. In Mexico...](http://hebridestoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Seumas-MacDonald-Hebrides-T-115x115.jpg "Outer Hebrides to Mexico")
Outer Hebrides to Mexico
Posted on November 26, 2010 | No CommentsFormer crofter, Seumas MacDonald, from South Uist, today [Friday] is to travel to Mexico in advance of global UN climate change talks taking place there over the next fortnight. In Mexico... -
Closure of Hebrides police stations to protect officer numbers
Posted on November 24, 2010 | No CommentsA swathe of cuts to police stations across the Highlands and Islands is the steps being considered to safeguard officer numbers. The force wants to maintain its strength of 800... -
Fighting for the future of Hebrides Ferries
Posted on November 24, 2010 | No CommentsThe Shipping union RMT has confirmed details of a schedule of public meetings next week aimed at building support for the campaign to defend the future of Scottish ferries. The... -
Winter Weather Warning
Posted on November 24, 2010 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar and Northern Constabulary are urging drivers in the Outer Hebrides to take extra care as cold weather moves into the Highlands andIslands over the next few days.... -
Barra lifeboat called into action twice
Posted on November 8, 2010 | No CommentsThe lifeboat stationed on the Isle of Barra was called into action twice in two days to help a 72ft fishing trawler from Ireland. On November 1 the crew of... -
Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011 announce fundraising event
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsThe local Committee of Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011 are delighted to announce their latest fundraising event! A 5k event will take place on Saturday the 25thSeptember 2010 in Lews Castle Grounds in...