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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
Highlands and Islands Enterprise Archive
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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 [...] -
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, [...] -
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 [...] -
First Isle of Lewis whisky makes history
The first cask of whisky distilled on the Isle of Lewis in 170 years left the island yesterday (Thursday February 25) having being collected at a ceremony held at the distillery in Uig. A group of whisky enthusiasts were given a chance to taste the new dram at Abhainn Dearg meaning red river in Gaelic. Among [...] -
Ness Youth Group on Rapal
The North Lewis Gaelic Initiative has formed a new youth group in Ness, which hopes to work on various upcoming new projects through the medium of Gaelic. The group consists of Lionel School pupils from Primary 7, S1 and S2. The group was formed to create and provide Gaelic activities outwith the school. Over the last four [...] -
Funding for Hebridean scitech festival
The first Science Festival in the Outer Hebrides, taking place between 18 and 20 March 2010, has received £5,000 funding from the Scottish Government’s Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser. This grant was awarded through Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to ESTEEM (Engineering, Science, Technology, Employability, Enterprise, Mathematics), a local organisation based in Stornoway who are [...] -
Isle of Lewis whisky draws international interest
The Isle of Lewis’ first whisky distillery in 170 years is aiming to double its production and to increase the quantity of island grown barley that it uses over the coming year. Abhainn Dearg, or Red River Distillery, which will bottle its first single malt next year, is working with Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to [...] -
Arnish identified as” key renewable manufacturing site”
Western Isles MP, Angus MacNeil, and MSP, Alasdair Allan, have today welcomed the publication of a report by Highlands and Islands Enterprise which lists the Arnish Fabrications Yard in Lewis as one of five priority locations in the Highlands and Islands identified for their potential to be significant manufacturing sites serving Scotland’s increasing offshore wind [...] -
Western Isles MP and MSP call for Arnish to benefit from offshore wind power
Western Isles MP, Angus MacNeil , and MSP, Alasdair Allan, have today called on Highlands and Islands Enterprise to make Stornoway and the Arnish Fabrications Yard a strategic location for offshore wind turbine maintenance and manufacture throughout Scotland. The places designated by Scottish Enterprise and HIE as key locations for offshore wind suppliers should see [...] -
New Head of Strengthening Communities for HIE in Innse Gall
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed a new head for its strengthening communities team based in Innse Gall. Hebrides news Today has learned that Jane Macintosh, who joined the organisation this month, has considerable experience of working with community projects and initiatives in the islands. Following a BA in Rural Development at Lews Castle College, Jane [...] -
Highlands and Islands ready for offshore wind bonanza
The UK is emerging as the world leader in the development of wind energy, blasting multi-million pound contract opportunities onto the horizon. The Highlands and Islands of Scotland is already home to the world’s first deepwater offshore wind demonstrator project and the regional development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is working intensively to bring developers and suppliers together [...]
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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