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Welcome for productive ferries meetingFollowing a meeting between representatives of communities on the Western Isles, Coll and Tiree with Transport Minister Keith… »
Bòrd na Gàidhlig sponsors new Gaelic Award for schoolsThis year’s Scottish Education Awards will see the inclusion of a Gaelic award for the first time. The Gaelic Language and… »
Stornoway Cruise Group launches ‘Welcome Scheme’ for cruise visitorsStornoway Cruise Group is launching a ‘Welcome Scheme’ this cruise season to try and entice cruise passengers and crew to… »
HI-Scot Credit Union crosses “The Pond”HI-Scot Credit Union, the Credit Union for the Highlands and Islands, has just enjoyed its busiest start to a year in its five… »
Benbecula school pupils raise £800 for charityPupils in Sgoil Lionacleit in Benbecula have raised £800 for the charity Mary’s Meals which aims to provide a meal during… »
Trading Standards Warn of Computer ScamTrading Standards Officers at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are warning householders to be vigilant of callers claiming to be from… »
The Scottish Salmon company unveils expansion plansThe Scottish Salmon Company has unveiled plans to create over 100 jobs across the West Coast and islands of Scotland within the… »
Western Isles MP welcomes movement on 6 metre vans from Scottish governmentWestern Isles MP, Angus Brendan MacNeil has today received news from the Transport Department of the Scottish Government… »
Strong showing for Western Isles secondary schools in FilmG nominationsThere has been a strong showing for secondary schools in the Westerns Isles in the recently-announced shortlists for MG… »
Western Isles MSP makes case for Island fire stationsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today written to the Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer,… »
Inner Hebrides Archive
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BBc Alba backed by scottish government
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsThe BBC Trust’s review of BBC Alba was debated in the Scottish Parliament today. Following unanimous agreement of the motion (as amended), the Minister for Gaelic Fiona Hyslop said: “Today’s... -
HIE Chief Executive to take on green energy role
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsSandy Cumming CBE, Chief Executive of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for the past nine and a half years, plans to leave the organisation next month and take on a... -
New funds to fix roads
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsNew funding will be made available to help fix damage to roads after this winters unprecedented weather. SNP Finance Secretary John Swinney is to give an extra £5 million to... -
Debate continues over Stornoway town hall
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsThe Comhairle has an agreed policy position in regard to the Town Hall and the usage of the facility. This is based around the Town Hall becoming a multi-functional /... -
Western Isles schools plan
Posted on February 10, 2010 | No CommentsThe Education Committee of Western Isles Council has agreed to go out to formal consultation in relation to the proposed closure of Cross and Stoneybridge Schools and the proposed discontinuation of S1/S2 education... -
Hebrides mums to be excused lambing duties
Posted on February 10, 2010 | No CommentsPregnant women should avoid close contact with sheep during the lambing season. Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer Harry Burns advised: “Pregnant women who come into close contact with sheep during lambing... -
£80,000 for Gaelic development
Posted on February 8, 2010 | No CommentsThousands of pounds of new investment is now available to community groups and companies for Gaelic-related developments. This has been announced today (Monday 8th February) by Comunn na Gàidhlig (CnaG).... -
NHS Quality Strategy
Posted on February 8, 2010 | No CommentsA blueprint for improving the quality of care patients receive from the NHS was announced today. The Quality Strategy recognises that the patient’s experience of the NHS is about more... -
Scotland’s seal’s better protected
Posted on February 5, 2010 | No CommentsScottish Labour’s animal welfare spokesperson Elaine Murray has insisted that seals around the Western Isles of Scotland will be better protected after her measures to toughen up the licensing regime... -
Croft house loans concern
Posted on February 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has called on the Scottish Government to fully explain the implications of changing from fixed to variable interest rates on their croft house loans. SCF... -
Future of infection control
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsClinicians, patients and the public must work together to prevent antibiotic resistant infections taking hold – while ensuring that Scotland continues to win the battle against Clostridium difficile. That was... -
New Head of Strengthening Communities for HIE in Innse Gall
Posted on February 1, 2010 | No CommentsHighlands 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... -
Public sector budget cuts
Posted on January 31, 2010 | No CommentsScotland’s budget is facing ‘years of cuts due to the debts run up by the UK Government’, Finance Secretary John Swinney said today. Speaking following a conference on Public Sector... -
Western Isles Council welcomes inspection report
Posted on January 29, 2010 | No CommentsPublic agencies in the Western Isles are alert to circumstances when children may be at risk, and act quickly when children or members of the public contact them with concerns.... -
Fragile communities to get free online advice
Posted on January 27, 2010 | No CommentsPeople working to grow some of the Highlands and Islands most fragile communities are to benefit from free online access to a range of top tips and advice. The Scottish... -
Stornoway townscape heritage initiative
Posted on January 26, 2010 | No CommentsPartners in the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) have recently agreed a number of changes to the project to ensure it can be delivered within the timescale and available budget. These... -
Haggis sales on the up
Posted on January 25, 2010 | No CommentsAs Scots prepare to celebrate Burns Night new figures show demand for haggis is on the rise. Total haggis sales for 2009 in the UK alone were worth £8.8 million... -
Hydro energy potential for Western Isles
Posted on January 24, 2010 | No CommentsHydro renewable energy schemes have massive potential to power the Western Isles and Scotland according to a study published by the Scottish Government. It is estimated that the hydro potential... -
Western Isles MSP meets Digital UK
Posted on January 19, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP,Alasdair Allan visited the Digital UK drop-in clinic which was held in the Barvas and Brue Community Centre to inform the local community about the forthcoming digital TV switchover.... -
Campaign to protect isle’s air route
Posted on November 18, 2009 | No CommentsA campaign has been launched to secure protected status for an air link between Benbecula and Glasgow. The island’s community newspaper Am Paipear has sought a public service obligation for...