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New water treatment process for Uists, Barra and HarrisA new water treatment process is to be introduced by Scottish Water over the next few months to parts of the Uists, Barra and… »
Breedon sponsors Western Isles in Island GamesFollowing its recent acquisition of Bardon Hebrides, Breedon Aggregates has agreed to continue sponsoring the Western Isles… »
Highlands and Islands set to take centre stage at the UK’s largest renewable energy eventThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland is set to take centre stage at the All-Energy exhibition and conference in Aberdeen this… »
Increasing access to sport and physical activity for people with a disabilityA free Day of Inclusive Sport for people living with a disability in the Western Isles is set to be held on Saturday, June 1,… »
MND ASSOCIATION WIN GOLD AT CHELSEAThe Motor Neurone Disease Association garden has scooped a prestigious Gold Medal by bringing a little bit of the Hebrides to… »BETTER TOGETHER TO LAUNCH LOCAL CAMPAIGN GROUP IN LEWIS AND HARRIS
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, and Professor Donald MacLeod will be the principal speakers at the Lewis… »
Developing a rural approach to suicide preventionDifferent approaches to delivering suicide prevention may need to be adopted to suit rural areas of Scotland, a national expert… »
Highlands & Islands (Labour)MSP comments on state of our roadsCommenting after hearing that the Accounts Commission update report on the state of our roads from the initial report two years… »
“Use your Gaelic”, visitors to Parliament encouragedThe Scottish Parliament has a push on the use of its Gaelic services, encouraging visitors, MSPs and staff to take advantage of… »
Record number of Highlands and Islands companies looking to exportHighlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has revealed that more companies than ever before were supported into new overseas… »
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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... -
St Kilda in full colour in the 1800s
Posted on July 12, 2010 | No CommentsImages from St Kilda opening a window on rural life in Scotland from 125 years ago old are to go on display at Aberdeen University. An Aberdeen audience will enjoy... -
Bright future for the Hebridean energy sector
Posted on July 5, 2010 | No CommentsThe Energy Futures conference in Stornoway reiterated the incredible economic and community potential in the development of a renewable energy sector in theOuter Hebrides. The Conference, which attracted over 80... -
Precious peat bogs of the Hebrides
Posted on June 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe importance of protecting the Western Isles peat bogs was highlighted in a ground breaking new report released today (Friday) The study, written by Richard Lindsay, an international authority on... -
The ‘Lord Nelson’ sails into Stornoway
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsBy Gregg Adams The magnificent tall ship ‘Lord Nelson’ sailed into Stornoway Harbour on Saturday to rendezvous with Western Isles guides who were given a tour of the ship. The... -
Pupils in the Hebrides are money smart
Posted on June 18, 2010 | No CommentsBack School have won an award in the Royal Bank of Scotland’s Personal Finance Education Awards. The school picked up an accolade for the ‘Most Innovative Approach to Personal Financial... -
Tasty delights from the Hebrides showcased in Lyon
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No Comments“Stornoway black pudding” It’s hoped ‘Oh-la-la’ will be the reaction by French gastronomes to delicacies from the Hebrides, as part of Visit Scotland’s marketing campaign ‘Meet the Scots’, being held... -
Safeguarding Hebrides search and rescue helicopters
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No CommentsNa h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil, has today in Parliament asked the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to ensure that there is no threat to the service provided... -
Crime in the Uists!
Posted on June 14, 2010 | No CommentsCustomers of the Uist Mobile Library were pleased and surprised when they were visited by best selling thriller writer Ann Cleeves recently. Ann is best known for her Shetland Quartet... -
Western Isles MSP seeks assurance on advocacy services
Posted on June 14, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan has written to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar asking them for assurances about services for people in the islands who have learning difficulties. Dr Allan has... -
51st Highland Divison and St Valery en Caux remembered
Posted on June 11, 2010 | No Comments“Uist and in Lewis” Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil has today said that we should remember with pride what the soldiers of the Highland 51st division achieved at St Valery... -
HMIe inspection of Western Isles schools
Posted on June 8, 2010 | No CommentsAs part of the inspectorate’s ongoing strategy for evaluating the educational provision of local authorities reports were recently issued on inspections carried out in March 2010 by HMIe on the... -
Ancient sites of the Outer Hebrides in national spotlight
Posted on June 7, 2010 | No CommentsThe plentiful supply of archaeological sites throughout the Outer Hebrides will be in the national spotlight this summer thanks to a new UK-wide marketing drive from VisitScotland, The national tourism... -
HIE supports ambitious plans for Western Isles estate
Posted on May 28, 2010 | No CommentsPlans which could make a lasting difference to the economic, social and environmental prospects of the fragile area of north west of Lewis are being supported by Highlands and Islands...