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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 14 hours ago
- Scottish Salmon exports leap 24% http://bit.ly/aUFCG3 14 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
Outer Hebrides 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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 schools and nurseries benefit from innovative projects
“Visual art and technology” Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Cultural Co-ordinator Service have recently been involved in some innovative projects within schools and nurseries throughout the Western Isles. The Beathaichean Beaga (Small Animals) project was aimed at accessing the five areas of the Early Year’s Curriculum through creative learning. Over the course over an hour children were involved in [...] -
Home insulation help for Scottish householders
Householders were today urged to insulate their homes to save hundreds of pounds on heating bills and reduce Scotland’s impact on the environment. As part of the latest phase of the Scottish Government’s Go Greener campaign, Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham was joined by interior design duo Colin and Justin to help make insulation the must-have home [...] -
MPs will push for fair fuel regulator
“Fuel up 11.46% since 2008″ Latest figures from the AA revealing that drivers have endured recent petrol tax increases up to five times higher than in other European countries, show why the SNP is right to propose a fuel duty regulator says SNP MP Angus MacNeil. According to the AA the burden of fuel duty and VAT [...] -
Local Businesses interested in reaching Nordic countries invited to meet trade experts
“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 trade specialists from the Nordic region. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is hosting the fact finding opportunity in an effort to develop further potentially lucrative trading links [...] -
Western Isles Hospital’s electrical fault repaired
The 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 would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff, in particular members of our Estates team who rallied round to provide continuous support and expert [...] -
NHS waiting lists
“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 welcome this review of New Ways – the new system of managing NHS waiting lists. “We have made significant changes to the way patient waiting lists are managed. [...] -
Sudden death on Isle of Barra
Police 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. About 1500 hours on Wednesday 3rd March 2010, the man who had been burning grass in his garden, was found having collapsed. Police, Ambulance Service, HIFRS and [...] -
Western Isles salmon producer suspend boss
The 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 reason for the suspension and see the Board’s initiative as a consequence of different view on corporate governance in particular [...] -
Gaelic learning week
During 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 Gàidhlig through a total immersion programme. The Learning Week will be based at the exclusive Grogarry Lodge http://www.grogarrylodge.com an all inclusive basis. “Range of culturally based activities” The [...] -
Western Isles MP welcomes UKBA decision
Western 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 subject to certain conditions. This issue has been a cause for concern for many fishing boat skippers in the islands, and I am now glad [...] -
Seeking a major reform of Crown Estate in Scotland
“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 is reviewing the role of Crown Estate in Scotland In reinforcing the Council’s written submission, Councillor Foxley told the sub-committee at Westminster that a vital concern of the [...] -
Power supply to Western Isles Hospital
NHS 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 of the hospital’s two circuit breakers, which was discovered during routine testing of the generator. As a result of the fault, the circuit breaker is currently non-operational. [...] -
Leader Innse Gall assist Barra water sport club
The Outer Hebrides LEADER Innse Gall programme has just paid out its first full LEADER grant of £8,635 to a community project in Barra. Barra Watersports Club,managed by volunteers, provides water based activities to the communities of Barra and Vatersay. LEADER has contributed towards funding for a fleet of Royal Yachting Association (RYA) sailing boats, windsurfing [...]
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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