Advertise on Hebrides News Today
WelcomeWelcome To Hebrides News Today A news online resource featuring news from around The Hebrides and beyond … »
Western Isles Council leader invited to talks with hauliers in relation to RETAfter the Scottish Government announced that RET would be removed from hauliers who travel to and from the Western Isles, a… »
Western Isles SNP passes 250th member milestoneWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed the SNP's 250th member in the Western Isles and said the recent growth in… »
Labour, Conservative and LibDem MSPs unite to oppose proposed Sound of Barra Special Area of ConservationOn February 8 Jamie McGrigor MSP’s motion opposing the designation of a Special Area of Conservation in the Sound of Barra… »
Highlands and Islands university celebrates 1st anniversaryThe university of the Highlands and Islands celebrates it's first anniversary, since attaining full university status on… »
Western Isles MSP comments on meeting with transport ministerWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today commented regarding the plans for the forthcoming meeting between Transport… »
Row over change to Highlands and Islands air discount schemeHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has accused the SNP Government of playing fast and loose with the Air… »
Progress on sheep identificationTHE European Commission has agreed to consider a Scottish ‘wish list’ to reduce red tape associated with sheep EID… »
Loganair’s 50th AnniversaryLoganair today (Wednesday, February 1) launched a year-long celebration to mark the company’s 50 years as… »
Western Isles council leader thanks the publicAngus Campbell, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has thanked members of the public for their engagement in the… »- Calls to halt proposed designation of Special Area of ConservationGrowing concerns have been voiced in recent weeks regarding the Sound of Barra and East Mingulay Proposed Special Area of… »
Inverness Archive
-
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... -
Cut in prescription costs on the cards
Posted on February 3, 2010 | No CommentsScots will move a step closer to free prescriptions today, if the health committee approves the latest price reduction. Regulations introduced to parliament recently, which require the committee’s approval, will... -
Knife Dealers’ Licensing Scheme
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsThe Highland Council is advising business people, who sell sporting knifes and daggers as well as ceremonial swords, that they will need a licence to sell these goods in the... -
Highlands and Islands prepare for offshore wind opportunities
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsOpportunities for Highlands and Islands’ businesses in the offshore wind industry will be promoted at an event in Inverness today In January 32GW of additional offshore wind energy generation was... -
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... -
Thousands helped to cut heating bills
Posted on January 29, 2010 | No CommentsFigures released today show a record number of households got help to slash heating costs during the recent freezing conditions and heavy snowfalls. Hebrides news Today has learned that Nearly... -
End of the road for tobacco displays
Posted on January 28, 2010 | No CommentsMoves to make smoking less attractive to children were today approved by the Scottish Parliament. MSPs voted to approve the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Bill which will bring... -
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... -
Highlands and Islands ready for offshore wind bonanza
Posted on January 18, 2010 | No CommentsThe 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... -
Interim Chief Fire Officer for Highlands and Islands Appointed
Posted on November 28, 2009 | No CommentsThe Highland and Islands Fire Board has announced the appointment of an interim chief fire officer to serve for one year while the Board continues its quest for a permanent... -
Swiss flights take of from Inverness
Posted on November 21, 2009 | No CommentsA new charter flight service linking the Highlands and Islands with Switzerland is to begin flying to Inverness Airport from next year. Assisted by funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise... -
New Chief Exec to lead Gaelic development agency
Posted on November 17, 2009 | No CommentsDonald MacNeill of Inverness, currently Highland Council’s Gaelic Development Manager, is to be the new Ceannard or Chief Executive of Gaelic development agency Comunn na Gaidhlig (CnaG). Mr MacNeill will... -
Highlands and Islands Artist-Educators Required
Posted on November 16, 2009 | No CommentsSuffolk based company Sheeran Lock Ltd is lookingfor for artist-educators in the Highlands and Islands including, but not limited to: Oban, Thurso, Inverness, Stromness, Stornoway and North Uist. Sheeran Lock... -
SNH launches new Gaelic natural history packs
Posted on October 19, 2009 | No CommentsScottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has launched a new series of Gaelic educational materials celebrating some of Scotland’s most interesting species. The Mu Dheadhinn packs feature worksheets, games and full colour...