-
RECENT NEWS
News by Date
Ultimate Maqui Berry
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
Highland Archive
-
NHS IT services are failing patients
“Safeguarding of patient privacy” The Scottish Government must take action now to improve NHS computing systems as patients are missing out on better care and treatment, warns a report from the Scottish Parliament’s health and sport’s committee. The report on the development of computer software in the NHS highlights the major issues the government must address if Scotland [...] -
Fuel derogation for the Hebrides
“Derogation for the islands” Commenting on local Labour and SNP politician’s recognition of the issues around fuel price increases local Liberal Democrat PPC Jean Davis said. ‘I am pleased to see the recent press reports and welcome the fact that this issue has now entered their radar.’ ‘I would like to remind residents that the Liberal Democrats have [...] -
Severe blow for SNP’s minimum pricing plan
A decision by the European Court of Justice that minimum pricing for tobacco is illegal has confirmed fears that the SNP Government’s plans for minimum unit pricing for alcohol may not be legally competent. “The European Court of Justice” An Irish law setting minimum retail prices for cigarettes is illegal, judges have ruled. The European Court of [...] -
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 [...] -
Western Isles Hospital’s electrical fault repaired
The recent problem affecting the sustainable dual power supply in Western Isles Hospital has now been resolved and the overall system has resumed normal working. NHS Western Isles Chief Executive Gordon Jamieson said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff, in particular members of our Estates team who rallied round to provide continuous support and expert [...] -
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. [...] -
Sudden death on Isle of Barra
Police on the Isle of Barra are carrying out enquiries in relation to the death of a 59 year old local man at an address in Eoilgarry, Isle of Barra. About 1500 hours on Wednesday 3rd March 2010, the man who had been burning grass in his garden, was found having collapsed. Police, Ambulance Service, HIFRS and [...] -
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. [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...]
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