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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… »
Hope for Stornoway Black Pudding PGI by end of yearHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, is hopeful that the Stornoway Black Pudding name could be protected by the end… »
NHS Western Isles provides grant for Samaritans premisesA grant of £13,000 from NHS Western Isles has brought the local Samaritans branch to its financial target to purchase new… »
McGrigor challenges Scottish Government on Western Isles UBC job lossesJamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands MSP, today raised the impact of the recently announced loss of 90 construction jobs in… »
Highlands &Islands Labour MSP calls for re-think over C-Diff screeningHighlands & Islands Labour MSP David Stewart is to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nicola Sturgeon, today (17/5/12)… »
NHS Western Isles issues advice on NorovirusAs cases of Norovirus on the mainland have resulted in recent ward closures across Scotland, NHS Western Isles is issuing… »
Highlands & Islands Labour MSP again presses government to reinstate tug in the MinchHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, is again pressing the government to reinstate the ETV in the North West with… »
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Scotland excluded from european fishing talks
Posted on May 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe decision to exclude Scotland from this week’s crucial talks on European fisheries policy in favour of an unelected member of the House of Lords has acquired added significance, according... -
Call for national geese management plan
Posted on April 27, 2010 | No CommentsAngus MacNeil SNP, for Na h-Eileanan an Iar has today called for a ,National Geese Management Plan to control numbers for safety reasons in addition to stopping the damage that they are causing on... -
Unveiling of plaque for marshal Macdonald
Posted on April 27, 2010 | No CommentsOn Friday the 30th of April 2010, a plaque to commemorate the life of Marshal MacDonald, Duke of Tarentum, will be unveiled in the village of his father’s birth, Howbeg... -
Scotland ready when ash cloud clears
Posted on April 19, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Government will launch a helpline tomorrow to offer advice to travellers and their families affected by the disruption to air travel caused by the volcanic ash cloud. The... -
Volcanic ash in Scotland
Posted on April 16, 2010 | No CommentsUpdated information on weather patterns in the UK now indicates that volcanic ash associated with the current eruption in Iceland will reach ground level over the UK, starting in Scotland... -
Stornoway coastguard airlift injured fisherman
Posted on April 16, 2010 | No Comments“Western Isles hospital” At half past seven last night (thurs) Stornoway Coastguard received a call from the skipper of a Norwegian registered fishing vessel on medium frequency radio asking for... -
Western Isles labour candidate confirms pro-fishing stance
Posted on April 8, 2010 | No CommentsSpeaking while on Barra, Labour candidate Donald John Macsween confirmed his opposition to the Sound of Barra marine SAC proposal, and to the inflexible approach to the review of the Common... -
Western Isles health board to receive £1.6 million
Posted on March 23, 2010 | No Comments“£1.6 million” Health boards across the country will share in funding of £557 million for NHS buildings and the upgrade of equipment and IT systems in 2010-11, has been announced.... -
New opportunities for Gaelic speaking students
Posted on March 22, 2010 | No Comments“Organizations in Lewis” Gaelic-speaking students will get the opportunity to work with businesses and organisations throughout Scotland under a Comunn na Gàidhlig scheme which was launched today. Comunn na Gàidhlig... -
Highlands and Island’s contact centres lead the way
Posted on March 11, 2010 | No Comments“TalkTalk in Stornoway” Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is extending a pilot programme which is successfully developing the leadership skills of contact centre staff across the region. Key employers like... -
NHS IT services are failing patients
Posted on March 8, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Fuel derogation for the Hebrides
Posted on March 8, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Severe blow for SNP’s minimum pricing plan
Posted on March 6, 2010 | No CommentsA 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... -
MPs will push for fair fuel regulator
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Local Businesses interested in reaching Nordic countries invited to meet trade experts
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Western Isles Hospital’s electrical fault repaired
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No CommentsThe 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... -
NHS waiting lists
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Sudden death on Isle of Barra
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No CommentsPolice 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.... -
Western Isles salmon producer suspend boss
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe 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... -
Gaelic learning week
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsDuring 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...