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Workers in the Western Isles walk thousands of milesBusinesses throughout the Western Isles have clocked up more than 13,146 miles in a challenge designed to increase the physical… »
New ZEV for Western Isles council FleetA new Nissan Leaf Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) has been purchased by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for use from its offices… »
Largest ever regional presence for Highlands and Islands at international energy showThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland will once again have the largest regional presence at the All Energy exhibition and… »
HebCelt secures £5,000 music awardThe award-winning Hebridean Celtic Festival’s efforts to provide a stage for up-and-coming musical talent have earned it a… »
Hope for Stornoway Black Pudding PGI by end of yearHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, is hopeful that the Stornoway Black Pudding name could be protected by the end… »
NHS Western Isles provides grant for Samaritans premisesA grant of £13,000 from NHS Western Isles has brought the local Samaritans branch to its financial target to purchase new… »
McGrigor challenges Scottish Government on Western Isles UBC job lossesJamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands MSP, today raised the impact of the recently announced loss of 90 construction jobs in… »
Highlands &Islands Labour MSP calls for re-think over C-Diff screeningHighlands & Islands Labour MSP David Stewart is to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nicola Sturgeon, today (17/5/12)… »
NHS Western Isles issues advice on NorovirusAs cases of Norovirus on the mainland have resulted in recent ward closures across Scotland, NHS Western Isles is issuing… »
Highlands & Islands Labour MSP again presses government to reinstate tug in the MinchHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, is again pressing the government to reinstate the ETV in the North West with… »
Small Isles Archive
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Isle Of Lewis pupil on short list in Royal Mail 1st class hero letter writing competition
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsJamie Tyler from Uig Primary School, Isle of Lewis has been short listed for a prize in a letter writing competition run by Royal Mail with schools in Scotland. Children... -
SNP councillor must publicise his own MP’s record
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsCouncillor Donald John Macsween has hit back this evening regarding SNP criticism about his non-attendance at the recent Western Isle Council budget meeting. He said: “Councillor Philip McLean of the... -
Labour call for action on winter vomiting bug
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsLabour’s Jackie Baillie has expressed deep concern at the increase in the number of wards closed as a result of norovirus from 25 to 32 in the past week, according... -
Stornoway Port Authority resist Comhairle takeover bid
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsStornoway Port Authority notes that Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is investigating the feasibility of becoming the Harbour Authority for the Western Isles. The Montgomery Commission rejected a similar proposal by... -
MSP welcomes new Stornoway dental centre
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has welcomed the granting of planning permission for the much anticipated new dental centre in Stornoway. Dr Allan told Hebrides news Today: “It is great... -
International Women’s Day Western Isles
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsTo promote International Women’s Day (Western Isles) being held on March 8, a multi-partnership group, led by NHS Western Isles’ Health Promotion Department, has organised a wide variety of events... -
NHS Western Isles grants £236,000 to boost fitness levels across the Isles
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsAs a commitment to help promote physical activity and reduce the incidence of lifestyle related disease, NHS Western Isles today (Monday) presented Western Isles Councils Sport and Leisure Department with... -
Northern Constabulary Day of Action
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsThis week marks the third anniversary of the day when using a mobile whilst driving became an endorsable offence and motorists saw the fine rise from 130 to 160. The mobile phone law changed... -
Multi venue book launch for lewis writer
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsFriday 26th February will see the launch of “Small Expectations” the latest book by Donald S Murray, published by Two Ravens Press. This unique event will be held simultaneously in... -
Committee call for evidence on the future of Scotland’s schools
Posted on February 21, 2010 | No CommentsThe issue of how schools in Scotland are managed and potential changes to their control by local authorities is being highlighted by the Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee which... -
ROYAL MAIL LOOKS FOR 1st CLASS WESTERN ISLES POSTIES
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsPeople in the Western Isles area are being urged to nominate their postmen and women for a special Royal Mail award. Royal Mail is inviting it’s customers in the HS... -
Cherry picking of Calmac routes
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsA Strathclyde University professor has warned that state owned ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne could still be vulnerable to cherry picking of its routes by competitors. Professor Neil Kay said high... -
Less absence at Northern Constabulary
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsNorthern Constabulary welcomes HMICS Thematic Inspection report on attendance management. Director of Human Resource, Andrea Sillars, said: “Northern Constabulary is shown to have lower than average rates of absence for... -
Action needed to save Highland Airways
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has called on the Secretary of State for Scotland, Jim Murphy MP to intervene to help save Highland Airways. The airline which provides vital links... -
Runrig Join Hall of Fame and Festival Programme for 2010
Posted on February 18, 2010 | No CommentsOne of Scotland’s most renowned Gaelic music artists, Runrig, has been confirmed to play at this year’s Hebridean Celtic Festival. The news comes as the band are listed as one... -
Cancer treatment targets surpassed
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsWaiting times for people urgently referred and diagnosed with cancer have now surpassed their target for a year. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has welcomed the ISD Scotland figures, showing 96... -
Western Isles MP seeks assurance on search and rescue contract
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Parliamentary Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence, Quentin Davies MP seeking assurances about the new Search and Rescue Helicopter... -
Opera Highlights tour Benbecula and Barra
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsScottish Opera is coming to the Isles of Benbecula and Barra this 27 February and 2 March with its annual tour of Opera Highlights (previously Essential Scottish Opera) a relaxed, informal, concert-style evening of well-known... -
Sorrow at death of MacNeil of Barra
Posted on February 16, 2010 | No CommentsCommenting on the death this morning of MacNeil of Barra, Iain Roderick, 46th chief of Clan MacNeil, Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil said: “Iain Roderick was much loved and respected... -
Ness Youth Group on Rapal
Posted on February 16, 2010 | No CommentsThe North Lewis Gaelic Initiative has formed a new youth group in Ness, which hopes to work on various upcoming new projects through the medium of Gaelic. The group consists...