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BBC Scotland News- Cusiter ready for strong EnglandScotland captain Chris Cusiter expects to face a fast and physical England side at Murrayfield in the RBS Six Nations match on Saturday. […]
- Body found in missing mother huntPolice searching for a Dundee mother-of-three who went missing two weeks ago believe they have found her body. […]
- Apology over drink price claimsLeading whisky supplier Whyte & Mackay says it is sorry if it misled anyone over its case against minimum drink pricing. […]
- School head took ice cream moneyA head teacher who embezzled about £3,000 from his school is struck off after a disciplinary hearing. […]
- Tram project 'could be delayed'The contractors working on Edinburgh's tram line say they want to delay the project for a further 30 months. […]
- McGlynn eyes Dens cup cash boostRaith Rovers manager John McGlynn thinks victory at Dundee in Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final could help clear the the Fife club's debts. […]
- MPs fate put to local party voteA Labour MP caught up in a bitter dispute over her reselection is set to have her fate decided by party members in her constituency. […]
- Shooting accused appears in courtA man appears in court in connection with an alleged shooting and stabbing at a pub in Edinburgh. […]
- Square goMP calls for chessmen to return to Lewis […]
- Child molester sentence increasedA man who abducted and molested a boy in Galashiels has had his sentence increased by appeal court judges. […]
- Cusiter ready for strong England
Hebrides News Tweets
- Shock ferry fares hike during pilot scheme http://bit.ly/avQ93D 10 hours ago
- Crofting community mapping http://bit.ly/cFrg8H 10 hours ago
- Western Isles MSP condems abandonment of historical fishing rights http://bit.ly/9pJQgL 15 hours ago
- Scottish Salmon exports leap 24% http://bit.ly/aUFCG3 15 hours ago
- Crofters asked to help save decline of wading birds http://bit.ly/908h0O 18 hours ago
- Western Isles Candidate Selection http://bit.ly/c0QfD5 19 hours ago
- Streamlining of plans for fish farm industry http://bit.ly/dh998Y 19 hours ago
- Leader Innse Gall increases intervention rate of grants http://bit.ly/akd1Te 2010/03/09
- Fare increase on Hebrides ferry services http://bit.ly/dn1mjU 2010/03/09
- Rural Network event in the Outer Hebrides http://bit.ly/9g30xI 2010/03/09
Highlands and Islands Archive
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Western Isles MP seeks RET extension
“While the success of the project is being assessed” Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil has written to both the Cabinet Seretary for Finance John Swinney MSP, and to the Transport Minister in the Scottish Government Stewart Stevenson MSP, asking if the Scottish Government would indicate, at the very least, an extension of the [...] -
Crofting community mapping
“Crofting Reform Bill” A £100,000 fund is to be set up to help Scotland’s crofters map out the boundaries of their land and secure ownership for future generations. Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham today announced that a discounted rate will be available to crofting groups who map the boundaries of their land and submit them to the Registers [...] -
Shock ferry fares hike during pilot scheme
“4.2% rise in fares” The shock latest increase in ferry fares just announced by the SNP-controlled Scottish Government is yet another sign that it cares little for the islands’ needs. That is the view of Labour prospective candidate Donald John Macsween who said he was shocked that transport minister Stewart Stevenson did not even wait to the [...] -
Scottish Salmon exports leap 24%
“Scottish salmon now reaches 55 countries” Over 13 million fresh Scottish salmon were exported in 2009 – an increase of 24% when compared with the previous year, according to Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO). Exports of fresh salmon leapt to 65,480 tonnes from 52,671 tonnes the previous year. Scottish salmon now reaches 55 countries worldwide. Europe remains the [...] -
Western Isles MSP condems abandonment of historical fishing rights
“Adapt to climate change” Western Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today condemned the preparations currently underway by the UK Government, supported by the Conservatives, to abandon the principle whereby fishing rights are allocated to countries on the basis of historical precedent. In a UK government briefing sent to all Members of the European Parliament it is claimed that [...] -
Crofters asked to help save decline of wading birds
“Wader-friendly farming” Wading birds, like lapwing and curlew, were once a common sight in Scotland’s countryside but now, due to a range of issues, their numbers in some parts of Scotland are in serious decline. To try to reverse this trend RSPB Scotland is asking crofters to do their bit to help ensure that we do not [...] -
Streamlining of plans for fish farm industry
“Make sure responses from public agencies” New proposals to streamline and improve efficiency of the planning process have been unveiled today in a bid to enhance Scotland’s £367 million aquaculture industry. Minister Roseanna Cunningham, will: Make clear what is required by way of information to support a planning application Streamline procedures to remove any unnecessary barriers Improve decision-making to attract [...] -
Western Isles Candidate Selection
I welcome the announcement by the Scottish Christian Party that they have selected a candidate for the forthcoming election. I have also heard that the Conservatives will shortly announce their candidate. The voters here will soon know who their candidates will be at this the most important Westminster election for decades. The people of the Western Isles [...] -
Leader Innse Gall increases intervention rate of grants
“Awarded the sum of £2.93 million” The LEADER Innse Gall community grants programme has announced that the intervention rate of grants has now increased to 50% of the total eligible projected costs. The LEADER Innse Gall 2007-13 programme began on the 2nd March 2009, meaning that they have been in operation for over a year. The Local Action [...] -
Fare increase on Hebrides ferry services
“Commercial vehicles and coaches will be exempt” The Scottish Government has announced a 2 per cent fare increase across the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services network in a move that will protect lifeline services in the face of today’s tough economic climate. The increase will apply to all tickets other than the multi-journey tickets most commonly used [...] -
Rural Network event in the Outer Hebrides
“Scottish Rural Gathering” The new Scottish National Rural Network comes to the Outer Hebrides on Tuesday 16th March, with a ‘rural gathering’ in the Berneray Community Centre, aimed at making new connections between people who live and work in the Outer Hebrides and other rural areas in Scotland. The free event is part of a rolling programme [...] -
Stornoway- Ullapool ferry cancelled
Stornoway-Ullapool 0700 and Ullapool-Stornoway 1025 Tuesday 9/3/10 cancelled due to technical reasons. An update about the afternoon sailings will be given when more information is available. Contact departure ports for information. // // // Hebrides Today brings you the latest news from the Western Isles -
Recognition on the way for Gaelic Community and Business of the Year
Nominations are now being sought for the community and business which have done most towards the growth and revitalisation of the Gaelic language over the past year. The competitions, being launched by Comunn na Gàidhlig and in conjunction with Highlands and Islands Enterprise, come with cash prizes. The winners in both categories will receive £3,000, runners-up [...] -
Lighthouse Caledonia appoint new CEO
“Assistant Director of Finance” Lighthouse Caledonia ASA has secured the appointment of Mike Corbett as the company’s new Chief Executive. He will take up the post at the end of April 2010. Mr Corbett is currently a General Manager within the Health Service Executive in Ireland, where he has supported the development of a 500m Euro value [...] -
Western Isles Lib Dems targetting success
“The second Party in Scotland” Returning from this weekends Scottish Liberal Democrat conference local Lib Dem PPC Jean Davis was upbeat about likely Party success at the upcoming election. We are currently the second Party in Scotland both in terms of seats and of votes cast at Westminster and I expect us to maintain and build on [...] -
Consumer warning on unlicensed traders
“Problems for consumers” Western Isles Trading Standards officers are issuing a warning regarding itinerant traders in the Western Isles. With Spring approaching, unlicensed traders may take advantage of the more seasonal weather to sell door to door. They may be selling items such as power tools, kitchen items including pots and pans or they may even offer to [...] -
Last chance to nominate Western Isles postie
“Royal Mail wants to hear from customers” ROYAL MAIL has issued a last call for people in the Western Isles to nominate their unsung local hero posties for a special award. Friday 19 March 2010 is the closing date for nominations for this year’s Royal Mail 1st Class People Awards, which recognise and reward postmen and women [...] -
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 [...] -
Call for Western Isles workers to be given time off to donate blood
“National Blood Transfusion Service” Businesses the Western Isles are being urged to give their employees time off work to donate blood, when the transfusion service visits Stornoway next week. Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant , who recently led a debate in the Scottish Parliament on the subject, said that the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) [...]
Welcome
Western Isles MP seeks RET extension
Crofting community mapping
Shock ferry fares hike during pilot scheme
Scottish Salmon exports leap 24%
Western Isles MSP condems abandonment of historical fishing rights
Crofters asked to help save decline of wading birds
Streamlining of plans for fish farm industry
Western Isles Candidate Selection
Leader Innse Gall increases intervention rate 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
Consumer warning on unlicensed traders
Last chance to nominate Western Isles postie
NHS IT services are failing patients