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  • Western Isles  MP Angus MacNeil is writing to QinetiQ  and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) regarding security at the two sites in Uist and also the issue of security staff...

    Western Isles MP contacts QinetiQ regarding security issues

    Western Isles  MP Angus MacNeil is writing to QinetiQ  and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) regarding security at the two sites in Uist and also the issue of security staff...

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  • The Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund, managed by the Museums Association, has awarded one of six grants, from a total of 118 applications, to the Comhairle. Museum nan Eilean and the...

    Western Isles museum and Archaeology Service receive £85,000 grant

    The Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund, managed by the Museums Association, has awarded one of six grants, from a total of 118 applications, to the Comhairle. Museum nan Eilean and the...

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  • South Uist and Eriskay presented with Gaelic award

    Representatives from South Uist and Eriskay, which was recently named as Gaelic Community of the Year 2011, were presented with their award and a cheque for £3,000 by Alasdair Allan...

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  • In the weeks to come, as the colder days of winter approach, the Comhairle, along with its partner organisations, will be preparing our own winter resilience and also carrying out...

    Western Isles council Preparing for Winter

    In the weeks to come, as the colder days of winter approach, the Comhairle, along with its partner organisations, will be preparing our own winter resilience and also carrying out...

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  • Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today contacted Scottish Water following news that a large section of North Uist is currently without drinking water. Around 450 households from Scolpaig on...

    Western Isles MSP contacts Scottish water over north Uist water problems

    Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today contacted Scottish Water following news that a large section of North Uist is currently without drinking water. Around 450 households from Scolpaig on...

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  • North Uist water update

    Scottish Water is continuing to work around the clock to stabilise the treatment process at Bayhead Water Treatment Works (WTW) in North Uist. Dr Ken Oates, Consultant in Public Health...

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  • Households and businesses in part of North Uist are being advised not to drink or cook with tap water with immediate effect following the detection of raised levels of aluminium...

    North Uist householders warned not to drink tap water

    Households and businesses in part of North Uist are being advised not to drink or cook with tap water with immediate effect following the detection of raised levels of aluminium...

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  • Sgoil Bhaile a’ Mhanaich was officially opened today by former pupils of Balivanich Primary School, May MacDonald and Mary MacAulay.  The new school is the first in Uist for 20 years. Councillor...

    Sgoil Bhaile a’ Mhanaich officially opened by former pupils

    Sgoil Bhaile a’ Mhanaich was officially opened today by former pupils of Balivanich Primary School, May MacDonald and Mary MacAulay.  The new school is the first in Uist for 20 years. Councillor...

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  • Uist boys raise awarness of suicide

    After tragically losing a friend to suicide last year, five young men from Uist are now preparing for a 244-mile cycle from Glasgow to Uist at the end of the month, to raise awareness...

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  • Funded and coordinated by the Conserving Scottish Machair LIFE+ project it is now in its second year and looks to build on the successes of its first season. Greylag geese...

    Uist Goose Management Scheme has commenced for 2011

    Funded and coordinated by the Conserving Scottish Machair LIFE+ project it is now in its second year and looks to build on the successes of its first season. Greylag geese...

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  • Breastfeeding support Group set up in Balivanich

    Due to considerable interest from breast feeding mothers in Uist and Benbecula, Uist Infant Support Team has set up a local service to provide advice, guidance and support. Through the new Balivanich Clinic Informal Breastfeeding Support...

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  • SNH to step up environmental lagoon monitoring in Uists

    Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) will this month begin a new long-term monitoring programme of environmental conditions in saline lagoons in the Uists. SNH has invested in six data loggers which...

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  • Hebrides broadband one of the worst in Scotland

    There is a huge gulf between broadband take-up between different parts of the Scotland illustrated for the first time with an interactive map. The Ofcom map shows 68 per cent...

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  • New director for south Uist community company

    The postal ballot for election of Directors to the Sealladh na Beinne Mòire Board closed on Thursday 23rd June. 57.5% of the 840 Members participated in the ballot to select...

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  • Invitation to watch golden eagle nest on north Uist

    RSPB Scotland is inviting people to come along and watch an active golden eagle nest on the Island of North Uist. Every Thursday evening, RSPB staff will be available to...

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  • Discovering Hebrides birds of prey

    Birds of prey which visit the islands during the summer are to be showcased by the RSPB. North Uist is one of the best wildlife areas in the country and...

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  • Over half the direct and indirect spend on work at the new Balivanich School has gone to local companies. It is likely that the spend pattern of 54% to local companies will be...

    Schools project benefits for Hebrides

    Over half the direct and indirect spend on work at the new Balivanich School has gone to local companies. It is likely that the spend pattern of 54% to local companies will be...

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  • SNP candidate for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, has highlighted the need for “constant vigilance” on the future of the Hebrides Range and its jobs in Uist. Speaking from...

    Western Isles SNP candidate speaks up for Uist defence jobs

    SNP candidate for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, has highlighted the need for “constant vigilance” on the future of the Hebrides Range and its jobs in Uist. Speaking from...

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  • Western Isles  MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed news that the Teampull na Trionaid Conservation Association in North Uist is to receive almost £200,000 Scottish Government funding to conserve and...

    Western Isles MSP welcomes funding for Teampull na Trionaid

    Western Isles  MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed news that the Teampull na Trionaid Conservation Association in North Uist is to receive almost £200,000 Scottish Government funding to conserve and...

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  • An £18 million cash boost will benefit the tourism industry, renewable energy projects and road improvement schemes across the Highlands and Islands. Enterprise, Energy and Tourism Minister Jim Mather said...

    Cash injection for Uists

    An £18 million cash boost will benefit the tourism industry, renewable energy projects and road improvement schemes across the Highlands and Islands. Enterprise, Energy and Tourism Minister Jim Mather said...

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