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BBC Scotland News- Mother 'murdered' after night outA mother-of-three whose body was found in undergrowth in Dundee after a night out was murdered, police confirm. […]
- Police seize drugs in dawn raidsMore than £250,000 worth of drugs are seized by police in Fife, following early morning raids on 12 properties in the area. […]
- BBC to 'look at' SNP debate ideasScotland's First Minister Alex Salmond wants to see a fourth "leaders" debate which would include the SNP and Plaid Cymru. […]
- McCoist unsure of Rangers futureRangers assistant manager Ally McCoist is still very much in the dark regarding his future at the club. […]
- Carbon capture bid wins fundingScottish Power wins "tens of millions of pounds" in funding to develop technology designed to tackle climate change. […]
- Police appeal over town body findPolice are investigating the discovery of a man's body on open ground in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, on Friday morning. […]
- Testing timeCameron Buttle on the Ark Royal in last days of sea trials […]
- Man victim of 'violent' assaultA man is assaulted by a masked attacker while loading shopping into his car in a village near Stirling, police say. […]
- New guidelines for firefightersNew health and safety guidelines for firefighters have been published to help rescue workers act faster in dangerous situations. […]
- Arrest over Susan Boyle break-inA 16-year-old is arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at singer Susan Boyle's home in West Lothian. […]
- Mother 'murdered' after night out
Hebrides News Tweets
- How to get your Gaelic plans into action http://bit.ly/chy8DY 10 hours ago
- Highlands and Island’s contact centres lead the way http://bit.ly/9ytTtY 2010/03/11
- Lochboisdale-Mallaig single route and different operator http://bit.ly/9IFmUD 2010/03/11
- Do Western Isles Lib-Dems agree with Tavish http://bit.ly/d0a467 2010/03/11
- Western Isles Trading Standards alert for B&Bs http://bit.ly/aaJtGA 2010/03/11
- Shock ferry fares hike during pilot scheme http://bit.ly/avQ93D 2010/03/10
- Crofting community mapping http://bit.ly/cFrg8H 2010/03/10
- Western Isles MSP condems abandonment of historical fishing rights http://bit.ly/9pJQgL 2010/03/10
- Scottish Salmon exports leap 24% http://bit.ly/aUFCG3 2010/03/10
- Crofters asked to help save decline of wading birds http://bit.ly/908h0O 2010/03/10
Western Isles Archive
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Harris Tweed Hebrides hits Russian market
“Russia ticks all the boxes for Harris Tweed” Harris Tweed Hebrides, based at Shawbost on the Isle of Lewis, has been included in a high-powered campaign to attract Russia’s big spenders to top-end British consumer products. The award-winning company, which accounted for 95 per cent of Harris Tweed production last year, will participate in next week’s ground-breaking [...] -
How to get your Gaelic plans into action
“National Plan for Gaelic” Bòrd na Gàidhlig will be inviting Gaelic bodies, local authorities and communities to a conference ‘From Plans to Action’ in Inverness on the 20th May 2010. The day is for anyone with an interest in developing Gaelic and will consist of information sessions on various subjects and information on the different projects. The end [...] -
£58.1 million for NHS Western Isles
NHS 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 increase of 2.55 %, saying that the Health Board would have the resources needed to progress its plans and ensure patients continue to be at the [...] -
Lochboisdale-Mallaig single route and different operator
“Shorter sea crossings” Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Minister for Transport Stewart Stevenson MSP, asking that consideration be given to classing the Lochboisdale – Mallaig route as a single route which crucially could be operated by another company. Lochboisdale to Mallaig would seem to fit the growing pattern of shorter ferry routes, making [...] -
Highlands and Island’s contact centres lead the way
“TalkTalk in Stornoway” Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is extending a pilot programme which is successfully developing the leadership skills of contact centre staff across the region. Key employers like BT, with centres in Thurso, Alness and Fort William, Capgemini in Inverness and Nairn, TalkTalk in Stornoway, Intelenet UK in FortWilliam, HeroTSC in Aviemore, and Vertex in [...] -
RET and rises in business rates
“RET pilot was a political bribe” Commenting following todays FMQs local Liberal Democrat PPC Jean Davis said:- Tavish’s point is that everyone should be treated fairly. The SNP Government shouldn’t play off one group against another like this. Few people will think it is fair for people in Argyll & Bute to have to pay many times inflation in order to [...] -
Do Western Isles Lib-Dems agree with Tavish
“Denounce the provision of RET Ferry Fares” SNP MSP for Western Isles, Alasdair Allan, has asked the Lib-Dems in the Western Isles whether they agree with the stance of their Scottish Leader Tavish Scott, who today used First Ministers Question Time to denounce the provision of RET Ferry Fares in the Western Isles. Dr Allan commented: “MSP’s today [...] -
Stornoway fish processing plant to create 90 jobs
“Bringing almost 100 jobs to Stornoway” Lighthouse Caledonia plan to refurbish and reopen the Marybank processing plant in Stornoway this summer, with the creation of around 90 jobs. The company is making the move in order to process the salmon that will start to be harvested this summer from its Loch Roag site in the Outer Hebrides. This [...] -
Western Isles Trading Standards alert for B&Bs
The Comhairle’s Trading Standards Officers are alerting consumers regarding a scam which mainly targets Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering operators. An operator receives an enquiry for an unusually long booking which may be for several days or weeks. A cheque or bankers draft then arrives for a much larger sum than that actually quoted for. “This [...] -
Western Isles MP seeks RET extension
“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 to the Transport Minister in the Scottish Government Stewart Stevenson MSP, asking if the Scottish Government would indicate, at the very least, an extension of the [...] -
Crofting community mapping
“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 Roseanna Cunningham today announced that a discounted rate will be available to crofting groups who map the boundaries of their land and submit them to the Registers [...] -
Shock ferry fares hike during pilot scheme
“4.2% rise in fares” The shock latest increase in ferry fares just announced by the SNP-controlled Scottish Government is yet another sign that it cares little for the islands’ needs. That is the view of Labour prospective candidate Donald John Macsween who said he was shocked that transport minister Stewart Stevenson did not even wait to the [...] -
Scottish Salmon exports leap 24%
“Scottish salmon now reaches 55 countries” Over 13 million fresh Scottish salmon were exported in 2009 – an increase of 24% when compared with the previous year, according to Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO). Exports of fresh salmon leapt to 65,480 tonnes from 52,671 tonnes the previous year. Scottish salmon now reaches 55 countries worldwide. Europe remains the [...] -
Western Isles MSP condems abandonment of historical fishing rights
“Adapt to climate change” Western Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today condemned the preparations currently underway by the UK Government, supported by the Conservatives, to abandon the principle whereby fishing rights are allocated to countries on the basis of historical precedent. In a UK government briefing sent to all Members of the European Parliament it is claimed that [...] -
Crofters asked to help save decline of wading birds
“Wader-friendly farming” Wading birds, like lapwing and curlew, were once a common sight in Scotland’s countryside but now, due to a range of issues, their numbers in some parts of Scotland are in serious decline. To try to reverse this trend RSPB Scotland is asking crofters to do their bit to help ensure that we do not [...] -
Streamlining of plans for fish farm industry
“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 industry. Minister Roseanna Cunningham, will: Make clear what is required by way of information to support a planning application Streamline procedures to remove any unnecessary barriers Improve decision-making to attract [...] -
Western Isles Candidate Selection
I welcome the announcement by the Scottish Christian Party that they have selected a candidate for the forthcoming election. I have also heard that the Conservatives will shortly announce their candidate. The voters here will soon know who their candidates will be at this the most important Westminster election for decades. The people of the Western Isles [...] -
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 [...] -
Fare increase on Hebrides ferry services
“Commercial vehicles and coaches will be exempt” The Scottish Government has announced a 2 per cent fare increase across the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services network in a move that will protect lifeline services in the face of today’s tough economic climate. The increase will apply to all tickets other than the multi-journey tickets most commonly used [...] -
Rural Network event in the Outer Hebrides
“Scottish Rural Gathering” The new Scottish National Rural Network comes to the Outer Hebrides on Tuesday 16th March, with a ‘rural gathering’ in the Berneray Community Centre, aimed at making new connections between people who live and work in the Outer Hebrides and other rural areas in Scotland. The free event is part of a rolling programme [...]
Welcome
Harris Tweed Hebrides hits Russian market
How to get your Gaelic plans into action
£58.1 million for NHS Western Isles
Lochboisdale-Mallaig single route and different operator
Highlands and Island’s contact centres lead the way
RET and rises in business rates
Do Western Isles Lib-Dems agree with Tavish
Stornoway fish processing plant to create 90 jobs
Western Isles Trading Standards alert for B&Bs
Western Isles MP seeks RET extension
Crofting community mapping
Shock ferry fares hike during pilot scheme
Scottish Salmon exports leap 24%
Western Isles MSP condems abandonment of historical fishing rights
Crofters asked to help save decline of wading birds
Streamlining of plans for fish farm industry
Leader Innse Gall increases intervention rate of grants
Fare increase on Hebrides ferry services
Rural Network event in the Outer Hebrides