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Western Isles Council leader invited to talks with hauliers in relation to RETAfter the Scottish Government announced that RET would be removed from hauliers who travel to and from the Western Isles, a… »
Western Isles SNP passes 250th member milestoneWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed the SNP's 250th member in the Western Isles and said the recent growth in… »
Labour, Conservative and LibDem MSPs unite to oppose proposed Sound of Barra Special Area of ConservationOn February 8 Jamie McGrigor MSP’s motion opposing the designation of a Special Area of Conservation in the Sound of Barra… »
Highlands and Islands university celebrates 1st anniversaryThe university of the Highlands and Islands celebrates it's first anniversary, since attaining full university status on… »
Western Isles MSP comments on meeting with transport ministerWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today commented regarding the plans for the forthcoming meeting between Transport… »
Row over change to Highlands and Islands air discount schemeHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has accused the SNP Government of playing fast and loose with the Air… »
Progress on sheep identificationTHE European Commission has agreed to consider a Scottish ‘wish list’ to reduce red tape associated with sheep EID… »
Loganair’s 50th AnniversaryLoganair today (Wednesday, February 1) launched a year-long celebration to mark the company’s 50 years as… »
Western Isles council leader thanks the publicAngus Campbell, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has thanked members of the public for their engagement in the… »- Calls to halt proposed designation of Special Area of ConservationGrowing concerns have been voiced in recent weeks regarding the Sound of Barra and East Mingulay Proposed Special Area of… »
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New School Completes in the Western Isles Schools Project
Posted on January 10, 2012 | No CommentsPhotograph courtesy of Leila Angus At Sir E Scott School in Harris, the first phase of construction works have been successfully completed and the new school formally opened as planned... -
Western Isles MSP argues for RET on inter island ferry routes
Posted on November 6, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP Alasdair Allan, has been lobbying Transport Ministers for Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) ferry fares to be extended to cover the Sound of Harris and the Sound of... -
Macneil urges Cal-Mac to put options on table for Uist and Barra
Posted on July 6, 2010 | No CommentsNa h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil has called on Caledonian MacBrayne to present options available in an effort to ease the backlog of ferry traffic in Uist and... -
Western Isles MSP welcomes passing of crofting bill
Posted on July 1, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the passing by 66 votes to 0 of the Crofting Reform (Scotland) Bill. Alasdair Allan commented: “Reaching agreement on this bill... -
Happy birthday live Hebrides
Posted on July 1, 2010 | No CommentsThe Live Hebrides advice service, launched only one year ago, have to date worked with over 200 businesses throughout the Outer Hebrides from a wide range of sectors. Live Hebrides is funded... -
Western Isles MP highlights concern over exam timetables
Posted on June 29, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Scottish Qualifications Authority, expressing his concern that next year’s timetable has Gaidhlig, Gaelic learner and Chemistry all on the same day.... -
Plans for new Western Isles wind farm
Posted on June 28, 2010 | No CommentsBy Annie Smith Plans are said to be at an ‘advanced stage’ between the Stornoway Trust and Amec for a 30 turbine wind farm on Trust land. A much larger... -
Honey bee health focus
Posted on June 27, 2010 | No CommentsThe latest intiative to help honey bees across the country has been announced. Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Richard Lochhead launched a new strategy at the Royal Highland Show to... -
Treasury must ‘honour’ fuel pledge
Posted on June 16, 2010 | No Comments“Bring down fuel prices” The UK Government has been pressed to honour its manifesto commitments to introducing fair fuel prices for motorists and the haulage industry in the run up... -
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... -
Western Isles MP calls on Treasury Minister to “honour his word”
Posted on June 1, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil today (Tuesday) said the new Chief Secretary to the Treasury must “honour his word” over promises of help with soaring fuel costs in remote areas... -
More police for Highlands and Islands
Posted on May 27, 2010 | No CommentsNorthern Constabulary is looking to recruit 24 new staff after the number of officers leaving turned out to be higher than it had expected. The force, which is responsible for... -
HIE focus on Uists and Barra development
Posted on May 26, 2010 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Enterprise is to create a new senior development post for the Uists and Barra. The initiative will provide a dedicated focus to strengthen and diversify the communities’... -
Promoting nutritional care awareness in the Western Isles
Posted on May 26, 2010 | No Comments“care awareness” An event held to raise awareness of the risk of malnutrition in the local community, promote good practice and most importantly promote understanding of issues around food, fluid and... -
More people quit smoking
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsLatest statistics on smoking cessation show a rise in the number of people using NHS services to quite the habit. Public Health Minister Shona Robison said: “Stopping smoking is the... -
Second Homecoming in 2014
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsScotland will build on the success of the Year of Homecoming by staging a second formal celebration in 2014, First Minister Alex Salmond said today. Homecoming 2014 will take place... -
Western Isles MSP questions housing minister
Posted on May 12, 2010 | No Comments“Energy Assistance” Western Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, today questioned Minister for Housing and Communities, Alex Neil, over improvements to the Energy Assistance Package, which delivers central heating and insulation to... -
Summit Discusses Saving Lives
Posted on May 9, 2010 | No Comments“Highlands and Islands” Equipment to monitor road accident casualties, life saving diagnosis devices for mountain rescue teams, software to allow more care at home for those with long term conditions... -
Hebrides airspace closed
Posted on May 4, 2010 | No CommentsThe UK CAA and National Air Traffic Services have imposed a no-fly zone covering parts of the Western Isles as a result of further volcanic activity in Iceland and prevailing...