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BBC Scotland News- Mother 'murdered' after night outA mother-of-three whose body was found in undergrowth in Dundee after a night out was murdered, police confirm. […]
- Police seize drugs in dawn raidsMore than £250,000 worth of drugs are seized by police in Fife, following early morning raids on 12 properties in the area. […]
- BBC to 'look at' SNP debate ideasScotland's First Minister Alex Salmond wants to see a fourth "leaders" debate which would include the SNP and Plaid Cymru. […]
- McCoist unsure of Rangers futureRangers assistant manager Ally McCoist is still very much in the dark regarding his future at the club. […]
- Carbon capture bid wins fundingScottish Power wins "tens of millions of pounds" in funding to develop technology designed to tackle climate change. […]
- Police appeal over town body findPolice are investigating the discovery of a man's body on open ground in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, on Friday morning. […]
- Testing timeCameron Buttle on the Ark Royal in last days of sea trials […]
- Man victim of 'violent' assaultA man is assaulted by a masked attacker while loading shopping into his car in a village near Stirling, police say. […]
- New guidelines for firefightersNew health and safety guidelines for firefighters have been published to help rescue workers act faster in dangerous situations. […]
- Arrest over Susan Boyle break-inA 16-year-old is arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at singer Susan Boyle's home in West Lothian. […]
- Mother 'murdered' after night out
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- How to get your Gaelic plans into action http://bit.ly/chy8DY 10 hours ago
- Highlands and Island’s contact centres lead the way http://bit.ly/9ytTtY 2010/03/11
- Lochboisdale-Mallaig single route and different operator http://bit.ly/9IFmUD 2010/03/11
- Do Western Isles Lib-Dems agree with Tavish http://bit.ly/d0a467 2010/03/11
- Western Isles Trading Standards alert for B&Bs http://bit.ly/aaJtGA 2010/03/11
- Shock ferry fares hike during pilot scheme http://bit.ly/avQ93D 2010/03/10
- Crofting community mapping http://bit.ly/cFrg8H 2010/03/10
- Western Isles MSP condems abandonment of historical fishing rights http://bit.ly/9pJQgL 2010/03/10
- Scottish Salmon exports leap 24% http://bit.ly/aUFCG3 2010/03/10
- Crofters asked to help save decline of wading birds http://bit.ly/908h0O 2010/03/10
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How to get your Gaelic plans into action
“National Plan for Gaelic” Bòrd na Gàidhlig will be inviting Gaelic bodies, local authorities and communities to a conference ‘From Plans to Action’ in Inverness on the 20th May 2010. The day is for anyone with an interest in developing Gaelic and will consist of information sessions on various subjects and information on the different projects. The end [...] -
Lochboisdale-Mallaig single route and different operator
“Shorter sea crossings” Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Minister for Transport Stewart Stevenson MSP, asking that consideration be given to classing the Lochboisdale – Mallaig route as a single route which crucially could be operated by another company. Lochboisdale to Mallaig would seem to fit the growing pattern of shorter ferry routes, making [...] -
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 [...] -
Crofters asked to help save decline of wading birds
“Wader-friendly farming” Wading birds, like lapwing and curlew, were once a common sight in Scotland’s countryside but now, due to a range of issues, their numbers in some parts of Scotland are in serious decline. To try to reverse this trend RSPB Scotland is asking crofters to do their bit to help ensure that we do not [...] -
Streamlining of plans for fish farm industry
“Make sure responses from public agencies” New proposals to streamline and improve efficiency of the planning process have been unveiled today in a bid to enhance Scotland’s £367 million aquaculture industry. Minister Roseanna Cunningham, will: Make clear what is required by way of information to support a planning application Streamline procedures to remove any unnecessary barriers Improve decision-making to attract [...] -
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 [...] -
Western Isles Lib Dems targetting success
“The second Party in Scotland” Returning from this weekends Scottish Liberal Democrat conference local Lib Dem PPC Jean Davis was upbeat about likely Party success at the upcoming election. We are currently the second Party in Scotland both in terms of seats and of votes cast at Westminster and I expect us to maintain and build on [...] -
Last chance to nominate Western Isles postie
“Royal Mail wants to hear from customers” ROYAL MAIL has issued a last call for people in the Western Isles to nominate their unsung local hero posties for a special award. Friday 19 March 2010 is the closing date for nominations for this year’s Royal Mail 1st Class People Awards, which recognise and reward postmen and women [...] -
NHS IT services are failing patients
“Safeguarding of patient privacy” The Scottish Government must take action now to improve NHS computing systems as patients are missing out on better care and treatment, warns a report from the Scottish Parliament’s health and sport’s committee. The report on the development of computer software in the NHS highlights the major issues the government must address if Scotland [...] -
Call for Western Isles workers to be given time off to donate blood
“National Blood Transfusion Service” Businesses the Western Isles are being urged to give their employees time off work to donate blood, when the transfusion service visits Stornoway next week. Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant , who recently led a debate in the Scottish Parliament on the subject, said that the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) [...] -
Severe blow for SNP’s minimum pricing plan
A decision by the European Court of Justice that minimum pricing for tobacco is illegal has confirmed fears that the SNP Government’s plans for minimum unit pricing for alcohol may not be legally competent. “The European Court of Justice” An Irish law setting minimum retail prices for cigarettes is illegal, judges have ruled. The European Court of [...] -
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 [...]
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How to get your Gaelic plans into action
£58.1 million for NHS Western Isles
Lochboisdale-Mallaig single route and different operator
Highlands and Island’s contact centres lead the way
RET and rises in business rates
Do Western Isles Lib-Dems agree with Tavish
Stornoway fish processing plant to create 90 jobs
Western Isles Trading Standards alert for B&Bs
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
Leader Innse Gall increases intervention rate of grants
Fare increase on Hebrides ferry services
Rural Network event in the Outer Hebrides