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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… »
Scottish Government Archive
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£58.1 million for NHS Western Isles
Posted on March 12, 2010 | No CommentsNHS Western Isles has received an above inflation budget pot of £58.1 million to fund services in the forthcoming year. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon announced the figure which is an... -
Western Isles MP seeks RET extension
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Crofting community mapping
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No Comments“Crofting Reform Bill” A £100,000 fund is to be set up to help Scotland’s crofters map out the boundaries of their land and secure ownership for future generations. Environment Minister... -
Streamlining of plans for fish farm industry
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Western Isles Lib Dems targetting success
Posted on March 8, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
NHS IT services are failing patients
Posted on March 8, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Fuel derogation for the Hebrides
Posted on March 8, 2010 | No Comments“Derogation for the islands” Commenting on local Labour and SNP politician’s recognition of the issues around fuel price increases local Liberal Democrat PPC Jean Davis said. ‘I am pleased to... -
Call for Western Isles workers to be given time off to donate blood
Posted on March 6, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
Severe blow for SNP’s minimum pricing plan
Posted on March 6, 2010 | No CommentsA 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... -
Home insulation help for Scottish householders
Posted on March 5, 2010 | No CommentsHouseholders 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... -
MPs will push for fair fuel regulator
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“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... -
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... -
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... -
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.... -
Hebrides crofters encouraged to respond to Pack report
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has encouraged crofters in the islands to give their views on a review of support for agriculture in Scotland. Brian Pack has published an interim... -
NHS Western Isles see rise in anti-obesity drug
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsHighlands 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... -
Western Isles council’s proposal to take over Wee W premises
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsHebrides Today has learned that Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s proposal is to take over the Wee W premises and lease them back to the current occupiers. Ongoing lease income would... -
Western Isles councillor takes SNP group to task
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles Councillor and Labour prospective parliamentary candidate for Westminster, Donald John MacSween has hit out at SNP members conduct during the Local Authority’s budget setting process. He declared: “Councillor... -
Spanish could control Scottish fishing waters
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsSpanish fishermen could end up in control of the North Sea under new rules being thrashed out in Brussels. This is the warning from Scots Euro MP Struan Stevenson ahead...