WelcomeWelcome To Hebrides News Today A news online resource featuring news from around The Hebrides and beyond … »Scottish Water appeal to check empty premises
Scottish Water is appealing to businesses and homeowners to check properties left empty during the festive holiday for burst or… »
Thousands of pounds to keep Western Isles cleanEach year Western Isles Council spends around £400,000 to keep streets in the islands clean and tidy. Now the Comhairle is… »New Isle of Lewis school named
The new amalgamated primary school which will educate pupils from Knock, Aird and Bayble Primaries will be called 'Sgoil an… »Rare Red Kite spotted on the Isle of Harris
The recent bad weather has been mooted as the cause of a red kite's rare visit to the Western Isles. The bird was spotted by… »More drink drivers over Christmas period
Northern Constabulary has expressed frustration at the rise in the number of drink drivers over Christmas. At the end of the… »
Western Isles schools create short filmsSixteen films created in the Western Isles have been entered for this year's Gaelic online media shorts competition FilmG. A… »Stornoway’s laser show to Biggar’s bonfire
Hogmanay is being celebrated in style across Scotland from Stornoway’s laser show to Biggar’s Bonfire with music, street… »Free shares for Western Isles fish workers
The Scottish Salmon Company has awarded company shares to every member of its staff in a bid to support greater employee… »Water supply issues across the Western Isles as result of thaw
The snow and ice receded today across the Western Isles however the rise in temperature has caused a flood of burst pipes… »
Western Isles low burglary ratesLooking for your own corner of Scotland for a little peace and quiet then the Western Isles could be a good option the region… »
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Western Isles first to volunteer for rural fuel derogation
Posted on June 8, 2010 | No CommentsToday SNP MP, Angus MacNeil, raised the value to the wider economy of a Rural Fuel Derogation in Island areas during Treasury Questions and made Na h-Eileanan an Iar the first place...Continue Reading...
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Local Businesses interested in reaching Nordic countries invited to meet trade experts
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Western Isles Hospital’s electrical fault repaired
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No CommentsThe recent problem affecting the sustainable dual power supply in Western Isles Hospital has now been resolved and the overall system has resumed normal working. NHS Western Isles Chief Executive Gordon Jamieson said: “I... -
NHS waiting lists
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“We welcome this review of New Ways” Commenting on the Audit Scotland report Managing NHS waiting lists – A review of new arrangements published today, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: “We... -
Sudden death on Isle of Barra
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No CommentsPolice on the Isle of Barra are carrying out enquiries in relation to the death of a 59 year old local man at an address in Eoilgarry, Isle of Barra.... -
Western Isles salmon producer suspend boss
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe board of Director in Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd have suspended Managing Director OddGeir Oddsen of Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd from his work. Oddsen strongly refuse that the Board has any justified... -
Gaelic learning week
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsDuring Easter Stòras Uibhist are offering a unique opportunity to Gàidhlig learners to spend a ‘Learning Week’ in South Uist and its surrounding communities, enhancing and developing their use of... -
Western Isles MP welcomes UKBA decision
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has welcomed the announcement from the United Kingdom Border Agency that non EU fishermen will be allowed to work on fishing boats within Scottish waters... -
Seeking a major reform of Crown Estate in Scotland
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Gaelic: A Winner at Scottish Ski Centres?
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsA 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,... -
Power supply to Western Isles Hospital
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsNHS Western Isles is currently working with electricity suppliers to resolve an issue which affects the power supply within Western Isles Hospital. The issue relates to a fault with one... -
Calmac spring advertising campaign underway
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsFerry operator Caledonian MacBrayne’s (CalMac) latest TV advertising campaign, which aims to lure visitors to the islands of the West Coast of Scotland, gets underway this week. The message of... -
Stornoway Sports Centre Campaign
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsUsers of Lewis Sports Centre are planning to challenge Western Isles Councils Sunday policy through a Judicial Review. The move follows the recent refusal of a legal aid application which... -
‘Deer cull should continue’, says Scottish Wildlife Trust
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsThe largest charity organisation dedicated to the protection of Scottish wildlife has called for starving deer to be culled across Scotland. Calling for an extension of the stalking season of...Continue Reading...
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Training of new Harris Tweed weavers set to get underway
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsWith 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... -
Western Isles MSP welcomes backing for winter weather payments
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the backing of Scotland’s Housing Minister, Alex Neil, for the campaign to have winter weather payments calculated by taking wind chill into account.... -
Carthannas Nis first to benefit from Leader Innse Gall funding
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsThe community grant programme LEADER Innse Gall recently awarded the sum of £25,852 to Carthannas Nis. This is the first grant payment that LEADER Innse Gall has paid out from... -
Scottish producers go for gold
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsQuality Meat Scotland (QMS) is ensuring Scottish companies don’t miss the opportunity to go for gold at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. QMS has registered on CompeteFor – the...