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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… »
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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... -
Historical echo in clan chief tribute
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsEchoing one of the legendary stories about the MacNeils of Barra, and on the day of the funeral of the much loved Clan Chief, Iain Roderick MacNeil of Barra, Western... -
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... -
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... -
Western Isles MP and MSP express concern overschool cuts
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP, Angus MacNeil, and MSP, Alasdair Allan, have today responded with “concern” at the extent of the local council’s plans to cut services,including schools, following last night’s stormy meeting... -
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... -
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... -
Western Isles Council should take note of public concerns
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsCommenting before today’s special meeting of Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar’s Enviromental and Protective Services committee, SNP MP Angus MacNeil commented: “I hope councillors think long and hard about the proposals... -
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... -
Sign up to save a life
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No Commentscampaign aiming to increase the number of organ donors in Scotland launched today. Nicola Sturgeon said that three people needlessly die each day waiting for a transplant – and ‘all... -
Consultation on alcohol labelling
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Government, along with the other devolved administrations and Department for Health, has today launched a consultation on alcohol labelling. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said that if compliance with... -
Western Isles Council Cuts
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsCommenting ahead of this week’s difficult decisions on Comhairle budgets prospective Liberal Democrat candidate Jean Davis said, “Reports of cuts to front line services provided by Western Isles Council are... -
Anticipating Western Isles Council Tax freeze
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsAlmost all council tax bills in the 2010 billing period in Scotland have been frozen, however in the Western Isles, Shetland and Angus taxpayers are still waiting to see if... -
New funds to fix roads
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsNew funding will be made available to help fix damage to roads after this winters unprecedented weather. SNP Finance Secretary John Swinney is to give an extra £5 million to... -
Western Isles MSP say’s BBC Alba must be on Freeview
Posted on February 11, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today spoken in a debate in the Scottish Parliament which called on the BBC Trust to make BBC Alba available on Freeview without delay.... -
Hebrides fuel issue
Posted on February 9, 2010 | No CommentsCommenting on news that Alistair Carmichael Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland has secured a parliamentary debate tomorrow (Wednesday) on fuel duty on petrol prices in remote and rural... -
NHS Quality Strategy
Posted on February 8, 2010 | No CommentsA blueprint for improving the quality of care patients receive from the NHS was announced today. The Quality Strategy recognises that the patient’s experience of the NHS is about more... -
Western Isles MSP welcomes decision to retain bull hire scheme
Posted on February 8, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the announcement from the Scottish Government that the Bull Hire Scheme will be continuing from the Government owned stud farm in Inverness.... -
New era for Scotland’s seas
Posted on February 4, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the passing of the Scottish Marine Bill in the Scottish Parliament. Alasdair Allan told Hebrides news Today: “The Scottish Government has delivered...