Outer Hebrides Archive

BLUE-GREEN ALGAE Loch a Bhaile, Shawbost

Posted on August 2, 2016 | No Comments
Recent samples taken at Loch a Bhaile, Shawbost have indicated the presence of blue-green algae. As a precautionary measure, notices have been posted next to the loch, warning that contact […]
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Centre for Independent Living

Posted on August 2, 2016 | No Comments
A new Centre for Independent Living will open its doors to the local community from today (August 2). The facility in Stornoway was officially launched in the spring by […]
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Land Commission office opportunity may be missed

Posted on August 2, 2016 | No Comments
In reply to a Parliamentary Question from David Stewart MSP (Highlands and Islands), the Scottish Government has indicated that it is only willing to consider existing government locations for the office […]
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Calling budding young voiceover artists!

Posted on August 2, 2016 | No Comments
NHS Western Isles is calling on budding young voiceover artists across the Outer Hebrides to feature in a local film about the importance of Vitamin D to keep us healthy. […]
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Vast majority of sheep payments now made

Posted on August 2, 2016 | No Comments
The rural economy has benefited from another £10.3 million in Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding during July, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy Fergus Ewing has confirmed. As figures show a […]
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Rhenigidale: A Community’s Fight for Survival

Posted on July 30, 2016 | No Comments
The struggle and ultimate triumph of a tiny island community, who fought for half a century to gain a road to the outside world, has been told in a new […]
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MacNeil supports cross-party petition to hold Blair to account

Posted on July 27, 2016 | No Comments
A Parliamentary petition which calls on the House of Commons to hold former Prime Minister Tony Blair to account for misleading statements he made in the run up to the […]
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Lewis and Harris goose management pilot project

Posted on July 27, 2016 | No Comments
Efforts to reduce the greylag goose population of Lewis and Harris will recommence on 1 August with shooting occurring where previously agreed with the landowner and occupier. The management pilot, […]
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CROFTING FEDERATION SAYS IT IS TIME FOR THE COMMISSION CONVENER TO RESIGN

Posted on July 27, 2016 | No Comments
The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has called for the resignation of the convener of the Crofting Commission following the exposure of the Commission having taken action on grazing committees against […]
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Lewis Carnival 2016

Posted on July 26, 2016 | No Comments
Preparations for the Lewis Carnival 2016, which will take place on Saturday August 6th from 12.30pm, are well underway. The Carnival will commence at 12.30pm on Saturday August 6th, with […]
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Call to nominate Western Isles ‘Health Heroes’ for Top Award!

Posted on July 26, 2016 | No Comments
Nominations for ‘Health Heroes’ have already been flooding in from across Scotland, and NHS Western Isles is encouraging people in the Western Isles to ensure their top healthcare team or […]
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SSE Monopoly over THTC

Posted on July 26, 2016 | No Comments
Not content with surcharging the people of the Western Isles by 2p per unit of electricity used, it has come to light that SSE has a monopoly on Total Heating […]
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Benbecula Jobcentre Plus Outreach Services moves to Balivanich Council Office in Uist

Posted on July 26, 2016 | No Comments
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Jobcentre Plus are working to improve services for customers following the placement of a Jobcentre outreach worker at the Balivanich Council Office in Uist. […]
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Trading Standards Warning

Posted on July 26, 2016 | No Comments
Trading Standards Officers at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are aware of doorstep sellers currently on the Isle of Lewis who may be selling tools and electrical equipment. A spokesperson […]
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Council signs up to voluntary recycling charter

Posted on July 26, 2016 | No Comments
Households across Scotland will find it easier to recycle– thanks to local councils around the country committing to the Scottish Household Recycling Charter. With half of our 32 councils now […]
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MacNeil writes to MoD over Hebrides Range job cuts

Posted on July 26, 2016 | No Comments
Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) over the threat to 15 jobs at the Hebrides Range. Mr MacNeil has […]
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StornowayRNLI Shout on Sunday

Posted on July 25, 2016 | No Comments
Volunteer crew members of Stornoway RNLI spent Sunday morning attending the annual Sea Sunday Service in St Columba’s (Old Parish) Church – and then were called out to sea to […]
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Crofting Commission knew they were acting illegally in appointing Grazings Constables

Posted on July 25, 2016 | No Comments
The Crofting Commission knew that if they removed grazings committees from office they couldn’t legally appoint grazings constables. Their own policies and procedures dating from 5 August 2015 said so […]
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HEBCELT FANS HELP BOOST MACMILLAN FUNDS

Posted on July 22, 2016 | No Comments
An island charity has received a funding boost thanks to the generosity of music fans at this year’s record-breaking Hebridean Celtic Festival. The 21st HebCelt, which was the most […]
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Crofting law expert Brian Inkster brings classical music concert to Skye

Posted on July 21, 2016 | No Comments
Scottish Ensemble, the UK’s leading string orchestra, will perform a concert on Skye this Friday 22 July with generous support from solicitor Brian Inkster. Local residents are more likely to […]
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