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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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Western Isles MP calls for suspension of removing RET from hauliers
Posted on January 16, 2012 | No CommentsCommenting on today’s meeting with island hauliers and representatives of the Scottish Government’s Ferries Division Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP, Angus MacNeil said: “Scottish Government officials should suspend any... -
Updated leaflet improves information given to women eligible for Breast Screening
Posted on April 20, 2011 | No CommentsAs Scotland marks 20 years of the full national delivery of breast screening, NHSScotland’s Scottish Breast Screening Programme is introducing a new comprehensive information leaflet. The new resource updates the current leaflet provided... -
Christie Commission In Talks On Western Isles Public Service Delivery
Posted on April 20, 2011 | No CommentsMembers of the Christie Commission are in the Western Isles today for talks with public sector representatives on the future delivery of public services. The Scottish Government established the high-level Commission to... -
Please think twice before parking in Stornoway town centre
Posted on April 20, 2011 | No CommentsThe Outer Hebrides Community Safety Partnership has requested that drivers exercise due care and consideration when parking their vehicles throughout the Islands and particularly around the Stornoway town centre area. This follows... -
Community Organisations Find Grants Online With Comhairle’s Help!
Posted on April 19, 2011 | No CommentsCommunity groups in the Outer Hebrides can now find out about potential grant funding quickly and easily through the Comhairle’s website. The “Online Funding Portal” is a free, easy-to-use grant... -
Record number of postal voters for Western Isles
Posted on April 19, 2011 | No CommentsA record number of electors in Na h-Eileanan an Iar have applied to vote by post at the Scottish Parliamentary elections and the National Referendum on the UK voting system on Thursday... -
Western Isles MP submits response to coastguard consultation
Posted on April 19, 2011 | No CommentsNa h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil, has submitted his response to the Consultation on the modernisation of the Coastguard. In this response he highlights the need to upgrade... -
SNP commits 50m to warm homes
Posted on April 19, 2011 | No CommentsSNP Candidate for Na h-Eileanan an Iar Alasdair Allan has highlighted commitments made this week by the SNP to address fuel poverty, and particularly measures to support Scotland’s carers at a... -
Western Isles labour candidate welcomes commitment to crofting
Posted on April 19, 2011 | No CommentsDonald Crichton has welcomed the launch of the Highlands and Islands Labour manifesto and its commitment to reversing the worst aspects of the previous SNP Government’s damaging Crofting Act. The... -
Mòd nan Eilean Siar committee appeal for stewards
Posted on April 19, 2011 | No CommentsWith the start date of Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011 a mere six months away, the local organising committee has begun its search for willing volunteers who will help with... -
Western Isles scouting boom
Posted on April 18, 2011 | No CommentsThe Western Isles are one of the top ten areas for growth in the Scouting movement. The organisation has revealed a 3% increase in new youth membership in Scotland for... -
Solar farm for Western Isles
Posted on April 18, 2011 | No CommentsA large scale solar farm could be on the horizon if Western Isles Council approves planning permission for the renewable project by Surrey-based NGN Telecoms. The solar farm would 25,000 solar panels totalling more... -
Tourist boost for Barra following TV success
Posted on April 18, 2011 | No CommentsThree priests who have participated in a TV factual series about their lives and community on Barra have brought and unexpected tourist boom to the Hebrides. Dubbed ‘the real Father Ted’... -
Salmond misleading people of Western Isles on Air Discount Scheme
Posted on April 17, 2011 | No CommentsDonald Crichton has accused Alex Salmond of misleading the people of the Western Isles for claiming the SNP introduced the Air Discount Scheme. In a response to a mail drop by... -
Hollywood stars in Stornoway for Celtic media event
Posted on April 16, 2011 | No CommentsCeltic Media Festival, saw Oscar winning actress Tilda Swinton and iconic actor and film-maker Peter Mullan arrive in Stornoway to share their passion, knowledge and know-how with festival-goers who have... -
Western Isles SNP candidate welcomes BIFAB boss’s call to re-elect SNP
Posted on April 15, 2011 | No CommentsSNP Candidate for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the backing of the Managing Director of Bifab Ltd for the re-election of an SNP Government. John Robertson,... -
Dancing on Ice in the Western Isles!
Posted on April 15, 2011 | No CommentsTo expand access to physical activity opportunities in the Western Isles, a mobile ice rink has been purchased by the Lewis and Harris Youth Clubs Association (LHYCA). Funded by a... -
National award for Hebrides social worker
Posted on March 29, 2011 | No CommentsRecently, Ed Lowe comhairle Senior Social Worker, Community Care, Uists and Barra was nominated and shortlisted for the British Association of Social Workers in Scotland Award of Social Worker of the... -
Locals invited to SNH Barra consultation sessions
Posted on December 10, 2010 | No CommentsLocal people from Barra are being invited to have their say as part of the consultation process into the proposed Special Area of Conservation (SAC) at East Mingulay. They have... -
New accommodation for Hebrides company
Posted on December 8, 2010 | No CommentsStoras Uibhist the community owner of South Uist Estate is relocating to new premises purchased from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) at Daliburgh in South Uist. Highlands and Islands Enterprise...