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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 18 hours ago
- Streamlining of plans for fish farm industry http://bit.ly/dh998Y 18 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
Inverness Archive
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NHS Western Isles see rise in anti-obesity drug
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has highlighted the rising physical and financial costs of obesity across the region. The party’s Highlands and Islands health spokesperson has released Scottish Government statistics which show a dramatic increase in the amount of anti-obesity drugs being prescribed over the past decade. The cost of anti-obesity drugs prescribed in NHS [...] -
International Women’s Day Western Isles
To promote International Women’s Day (Western Isles) being held on March 8, a multi-partnership group, led by NHS Western Isles’ Health Promotion Department, has organised a wide variety of events in the run up to the day. The theme for 2010 is focusing upon the achievements of women past, present and future. To commemorate this special day [...] -
Northern Constabulary Day of Action
This week marks the third anniversary of the day when using a mobile whilst driving became an endorsable offence and motorists saw the fine rise from 130 to 160. The mobile phone law changed on 27 February 2007 and on Thursday (25 February 2010) Scotland’s Police forces will highlight the change through a national Day of Action - targeting those who break the mobile phone law, [...] -
Multi venue book launch for lewis writer
Friday 26th February will see the launch of “Small Expectations” the latest book by Donald S Murray, published by Two Ravens Press. This unique event will be held simultaneously in Lerwick, Stornoway, Kirkwall, Skye and Inverness via the video network of the University of the Highlands and Islands and will begin at 4.15pm. The art work for [...] -
St Kilda job advertised
The National Trust for Scotland is recruiting for an archaeologist to monitor and update sites on the remote archipelago of St Kilda. The Trust, which owns the islands, said it was a rare opportunity to work at a Unesco Dual World Heritage site. Based in Inverness and on St Kilda the post holder will be able to [...] -
HIE Chief Executive to take on green energy role
Sandy 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, national role. Mr Cumming (57), is the Scottish Government’s choice to help spearhead the development of renewable offshore energy across the public sector in Scotland. The [...]


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