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BBC Scotland News- Limbs-in-loch killer loses appealThe man convicted of the "limbs-in-the-loch" murder of a teenager has lost his appeal against his conviction. […]
- Profits rise by 6% at Weir GroupThe engineering firm Weir Group unveils annual pre-tax profits of £187m. […]
- Jobs 'at risk' at Peterhead firmUp to 50 jobs could be under threat at a Peterhead engineering firm, it has been announced. […]
- Borderers add to Afghan presenceAnother 130 soldiers from the Royal Scots Borderers leave for Afghanistan to mentor the local police and army. […]
- Inquiry set over fishermen deathsA fatal accident inquiry into a fire which killed three crewmen on a fishing boat in Fraserburgh is to be held in July. […]
- Probe call over 'triple suicide'Calls are made for a public inquiry after a family of Russian asylum seekers in Glasgow apparently committed suicide. […]
- Avalanche railway line reopenedAvalanche debris that shut the West Highland Line has been cleared and the track reopened for services, Network Rail says. […]
- Holocaust heroineChurch missionary to receive a posthumous award […]
- Man arrested over pub shootingA 27-year-old man is arrested and charged in connection with an alleged stabbing and shooting at an Edinburgh pub. […]
- Man arrested in jewellery theftA 32-year-old man is arrested in Stirling in connection with an alleged theft from a jewellers in Inverness. […]
- Limbs-in-loch killer loses appeal
Hebrides News Tweets
- Leader Innse Gall increases intervention rate of grants http://bit.ly/akd1Te 3 hours ago
- Fare increase on Hebrides ferry services http://bit.ly/dn1mjU 6 hours ago
- Rural Network event in the Outer Hebrides http://bit.ly/9g30xI 7 hours ago
- Stornoway- Ullapool ferry cancelled http://bit.ly/93Kyg1 7 hours ago
- Recognition on the way for Gaelic Community and Business of the Year http://bit.ly/deAh6k 12 hours ago
- Lighthouse Caledonia appoint new CEO http://bit.ly/a08saf 23 hours ago
- Western Isles schools and nurseries benefit from innovative projects http://bit.ly/bRWXfM 2010/03/08
- Consumer warning on unlicensed traders http://bit.ly/bXPZfB 2010/03/08
- Last chance to nominate Western Isles postie http://bit.ly/ceJ27Z 2010/03/08
- NHS IT services are failing patients http://bit.ly/aq4oQp 2010/03/08
Western Isles Archive
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Leader Innse Gall increases intervention rate of grants
“Awarded the sum of £2.93 million” The LEADER Innse Gall community grants programme has announced that the intervention rate of grants has now increased to 50% of the total eligible projected costs. The LEADER Innse Gall 2007-13 programme began on the 2nd March 2009, meaning that they have been in operation for over a year. The Local Action [...] -
Stornoway- Ullapool ferry cancelled
Stornoway-Ullapool 0700 and Ullapool-Stornoway 1025 Tuesday 9/3/10 cancelled due to technical reasons. An update about the afternoon sailings will be given when more information is available. Contact departure ports for information. // // // Hebrides Today brings you the latest news from the Western Isles -
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 [...] -
Lighthouse Caledonia appoint new CEO
“Assistant Director of Finance” Lighthouse Caledonia ASA has secured the appointment of Mike Corbett as the company’s new Chief Executive. He will take up the post at the end of April 2010. Mr Corbett is currently a General Manager within the Health Service Executive in Ireland, where he has supported the development of a 500m Euro value [...] -
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 [...] -
Fuel derogation for the Hebrides
“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 see the recent press reports and welcome the fact that this issue has now entered their radar.’ ‘I would like to remind residents that the Liberal Democrats have [...] -
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 [...]


Welcome
Leader Innse Gall increases interventionrate of grants
Fare increase on Hebrides ferry services
Rural Network event in the Outer Hebrides
Recognition on the way for Gaelic Community and Business of the Year
Lighthouse Caledonia appoint new CEO
Western Isles schools and nurseries benefit from innovative projects
Western Isles Lib Dems targetting success
Consumer warning on unlicensed traders
Last chance to nominate Western Isles postie
NHS IT services are failing patients
Call for Western Isles workers to be given time off to donate blood
Severe blow for SNP’s minimum pricing plan
Home insulation help for Scottish householders
MPs will push for fair fuel regulator
Local Businesses interested in reaching Nordic countries invited to meet trade experts
Western Isles Hospital’s electrical fault repaired
NHS waiting lists
Sudden death on Isle of Barra