Lewis News Archive

  • The Consumer Rights Act 2015 becomes law on 1st October 2015, it is aimed to simplify, strengthen and modernise UK Consumer Legislation.  They set out the basic rules which govern […]

    New Consumer Rights Act

    The Consumer Rights Act 2015 becomes law on 1st October 2015, it is aimed to simplify, strengthen and modernise UK Consumer Legislation.  They set out the basic rules which govern […]

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  • The Western Isles Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board has been established under new legislation designed to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities through services delivered by […]

    Western Isles Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board established

    The Western Isles Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board has been established under new legislation designed to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities through services delivered by […]

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  • Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP, Angus MacNeil has written to Councillor John Mackay, Chair of Transportation and Malcolm Burr, Chief Executive of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to ask what […]

    MacNeil calls on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to improve inter-island travel links

    Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP, Angus MacNeil has written to Councillor John Mackay, Chair of Transportation and Malcolm Burr, Chief Executive of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to ask what […]

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  • North MSP Rhoda Grant who set up the anti bullying site Tobie (Tackling Oppressive Behaviour In Employment) revealed that the site set up almost a year ago has secured 6178 […]

    North MSP pleased that 6178 people accessed her anti bullying web site to seek help.

    North MSP Rhoda Grant who set up the anti bullying site Tobie (Tackling Oppressive Behaviour In Employment) revealed that the site set up almost a year ago has secured 6178 […]

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  • SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the First Minister’s announcement that provision of free school meals and early learning and childcare for the most […]

    ALLAN WELCOMES COMMITMENT TO PROTECT FREE SCHOOL MEALS

    SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the First Minister’s announcement that provision of free school meals and early learning and childcare for the most […]

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  • The Galson Estate community in the Isle of Lewis is enjoying a double celebration this month. Galson Energy Ltd., the renewable energy vehicle for Galson Estate, is delighted to confirm […]

    GALSON COMMUNITY CELEBRATES PROJECT SUCCESS

    The Galson Estate community in the Isle of Lewis is enjoying a double celebration this month. Galson Energy Ltd., the renewable energy vehicle for Galson Estate, is delighted to confirm […]

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  • SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan has today welcomed the official opening of the Isle of Harris Distillery. The Tarbert based business is expected to provide up […]

    ALLAN WELCOMES DISTILLERY LAUNCH

    SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan has today welcomed the official opening of the Isle of Harris Distillery. The Tarbert based business is expected to provide up […]

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  • A total of 476 postal voting packs for the An Taobh Siar agus Nis By-Election have been issued to electors and will start arriving from today (Friday 25 September 2015). […]

    AN TAOBH SIAR AGUS NIS BY ELECTION POSTAL VOTING

    A total of 476 postal voting packs for the An Taobh Siar agus Nis By-Election have been issued to electors and will start arriving from today (Friday 25 September 2015). […]

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  • Recent samples taken at Loch Branahuie, discharging onto Melbost Beach have indicated that the blue-green algal bloom is still present.  Precautionary notices have been posted next to the loch and […]

    BLUE-GREEN ALGAE

    Recent samples taken at Loch Branahuie, discharging onto Melbost Beach have indicated that the blue-green algal bloom is still present.  Precautionary notices have been posted next to the loch and […]

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  • Stornoway, Isle of Lewis (12 Sep 2015) – Hebrides International Film Festival Tuesday 13- to Saturday 17th October 2015. The Hebrides International Film Festival presented by Stornoway based Rural Nations […]

    2nd Hebrides International Film Festival announces Programme lineup

    Stornoway, Isle of Lewis (12 Sep 2015) – Hebrides International Film Festival Tuesday 13- to Saturday 17th October 2015. The Hebrides International Film Festival presented by Stornoway based Rural Nations […]

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  • People from Canada, the US, Australia, Liberia, Sweden, China, Bangladeh, Rwanda, Germany and across the UK are already signed up to take part in the annual Linda Norgrove Foundation 10K. […]

    Linda Norgrove Foundation 10K – Saturday Oct 3rd

    People from Canada, the US, Australia, Liberia, Sweden, China, Bangladeh, Rwanda, Germany and across the UK are already signed up to take part in the annual Linda Norgrove Foundation 10K. […]

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  • Stòras Ubihist welcomes the announcement from Transport Scotland that a daily direct return service between Lochboisdale-Mallaig, using a dedicated vessel, is being proposed for the summer of 2016.   CalMac […]

    Stòras Ubihist welcomes the announcement of a proposed daily direct return service between Lochboisdale and Mallaig

    Stòras Ubihist welcomes the announcement from Transport Scotland that a daily direct return service between Lochboisdale-Mallaig, using a dedicated vessel, is being proposed for the summer of 2016.   CalMac […]

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  • Na h-Eileanan an Iar MSP Alasdair Allan and MP Angus MacNeil have today welcomed proposals for dedicated, daily return services on the Oban-Barra and Lochboisdale-Mallaig routes to begin next summer. […]

    ISLES MSP AND MP WELCOME FERRY PROPOSALS

    Na h-Eileanan an Iar MSP Alasdair Allan and MP Angus MacNeil have today welcomed proposals for dedicated, daily return services on the Oban-Barra and Lochboisdale-Mallaig routes to begin next summer. […]

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  • SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the news that a grant from the Big Lottery Fund’s Young Start Programme will be invested in the […]

    ALLAN WELCOMES GRANT FOR YOUTH PROJECT

    SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the news that a grant from the Big Lottery Fund’s Young Start Programme will be invested in the […]

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  • Tory action to restrict Trade Unions will deprive workers of their basic rights hard won over the past 100 years, says Isles SNP MP Angus MacNeil. Mr MacNeil voted against […]

    Restrictions on Trade Unions will harm not help, says Isles MP

    Tory action to restrict Trade Unions will deprive workers of their basic rights hard won over the past 100 years, says Isles SNP MP Angus MacNeil. Mr MacNeil voted against […]

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  • “Electors in the An Taobh Siar agus Nis By Election have until 5.00pm today (22 September) to apply for a postal vote or to change existing postal or proxy arrangements. […]

    An Taobh agus Nis By Election

    “Electors in the An Taobh Siar agus Nis By Election have until 5.00pm today (22 September) to apply for a postal vote or to change existing postal or proxy arrangements. […]

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  • Last week in Parliament, Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil heard more about smart meters – the technology that’s modernising the UK’s energy infrastructure.   Mr MacNeil met […]

    Angus MacNeil MP looks forward to seeing more smart meters modernising homes in Na h-Eileanan an Iar

    Last week in Parliament, Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil heard more about smart meters – the technology that’s modernising the UK’s energy infrastructure.   Mr MacNeil met […]

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  • Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, has shown his support for women with breast cancer by wearing pink and encouraging his constituents to take part in Breast Cancer […]

    Politics goes pink for breast cancer awareness

    Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, has shown his support for women with breast cancer by wearing pink and encouraging his constituents to take part in Breast Cancer […]

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  • As the cultural ‘ship’ Tosta prepares to set sail as part of the celebrations for Donostia 2016 – European Capital of Culture, preparations for the Gaelic contribution are underway.   […]

    Gaelic to the fore as international cultural cargo prepares for departure

    As the cultural ‘ship’ Tosta prepares to set sail as part of the celebrations for Donostia 2016 – European Capital of Culture, preparations for the Gaelic contribution are underway.   […]

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  • SECOND ROUND OF NOMINATIONS   A further round of nominations is being held for those Community Councils which failed to achieve the minimum number of valid nominations in the first […]

    COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTION 2015

    SECOND ROUND OF NOMINATIONS   A further round of nominations is being held for those Community Councils which failed to achieve the minimum number of valid nominations in the first […]

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