Emergency services attend one-vehicle crash in the Western Isles
Emergency crews were called out to a one-vehicle crash in the Western Isles after a car rolled into a field.
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Island festival provides £600,000 boost to local economy
An island music festival has delivered a welcome boost of more than £600,000 to the local economy.
Public demand inquiry into closure of Uist dental practices in favour of centralised service
Fury has erupted at the decision to close three dental practices in Uist.
Rural GP highlights difficulties of working in a remote location
Dr Kate Dawson’s practice on Benbecula took five years to attract a new GP, so she agreed that action was needed on recruitment.
Collection of historic piobaireachd tunes launched
A book of tunes from a Stornoway piper was launched this week in Glasgow at the National Piping Centre.
Macabre story of 19th-century Benbecula triple murder told in new exhibition
The tragic story of a murderer who killed his parents and aunt on Benbecula more than 160 years ago is to be highlighted in an exhibition about 19th-century psychiatric patients.
North air traffic control strikes suspended as workers offered new pay deal
Industrial action by air traffic controllers has been suspended while they are balloted on a new pay offer.
Loganair announces reduced service plans ahead of second strike day by HIAL controllers
Loganair has announced it is to reduce services for the next round of strike action by air traffic controllers at Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL).
Western Isles communities launch competition for flag entries
If it's good enough for Barra, it's good enough for Eriskay, Benbecula and North Uist.
Loganair urged to review cancellation strategy
Loganair has been urged to review how they deal with cancellations following a “fiasco” over Western Isles flights.
Summer of delays expected at HIAL airports as air traffic controllers vote for strike action
Summer flights across the Highlands and Islands face being grounded after air traffic controllers yesterday voted to implement strike action.
Helicopter called after report of man struggling at sea off Benbecula
A lifeboat and helicopter were called out to help a man reportedly struggling in the sea near Benbecula this evening.
Two fire crews attend dwelling fire in South Uist
Two fire crews were tasked to a dwelling fire in South Uist this morning after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received reports of the incident at 7.20am.
Nato’s growing use of island missile-testing range revealed
A missile testing range on the Western Isles has recorded one of its busiest years as Nato allies take advantage of the unique facility.
Archaeologists find evidence of ‘incredibly rare’ early human activity in a submerged Western Isles forest
Archaeologists have found evidence of “incredibly rare” early human activity at a submerged prehistoric forest in the Outer Hebrides.
Stornoway Coastguard Operations Centre assists two separate broken down vessels
The Coastguard Operations Centre in Stornoway has today been aiding two broken down vessels off Iona and Benbecula.
Public consultations to be held on neurological conditions
Health workers in the Western Isles are to hold a series of public consultations to find out what life is like for patients living with a Neurological condition.
Contractor appointed to renovate Kirkwall Airport’s air traffic control tower
The contractor tasked with undertaking renovation works to Kirkwall Airport’s air traffic control tower has been announced as Bell Contracts and Co, based in Inverness.
MSP slams HIAL for basing new air traffic control system in Inverness
A north MSP has sharply criticised Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) for basing a brand new centralised air traffic control system at Inverness airport.
Pregnant deer killed illegally in the Western Isles
Police Scotland has appealed for information into the “illegal” killing of two pregnant red deer on North Uist.
Highland skills workshops paving the way for entrepreneurs and social enterprises
A Highlands and Islands-wide programme of skills workshops for entrepreneurs and social enterprises is being launched this month.
Federation urges crofters to consult updated muir burning code amid spate of wildfires in the Highlands and Islands
The Scottish Crofting Federation has urged crofters who practice muir burning to take extra care after several recent fires spread out of control in dry and windy conditions.
Crews battle Skye wildfire for more than 24 hours
More than 30 firefighters battled for over 24 hours to stop a wildfire in the north of Skye before crews dealt with another wildfire on Benbecula yesterday.
Unmanned aircraft crashed into sea during test off the Western Isles
An unmanned aircraft crashed into the sea while undergoing trials off the Western Isles.
Sto`ras Uibhist appoints local man to top job
A community company in the Outer Hebrides has appointed a local man to a top post.
Plans for economic growth set out for community owned islands
Ambitious plans to grow the economy of a group of community-owned islands have been revealed - including a major new house-building project.
Loganair awarded new contract for Stornoway to Benbecula route
Loganair has been awarded a new contract to provide flights between Stornoway and Benbecula.
Western Isles Council under fire over flights “vandalism”
Western Isles Council has been accused of "vandalising" vital inter-island plane links, providing a worse service for Uist, Benbecula and Barra.
Five-day plane services between Benbecula and Stornoway could be reinstated
A five day plane service between Benbecula and Stornoway is set to be reinstated.
Public warned to stay away from dead humpback whale that washed ashore in Outer Hebrides
The public are being warned to stay away from a dead giant whale that washed ashore in the Outer Hebrides yesterday amid fears that it could explode.
Pensioners left shivering after thieves steal their heating oil
Two Western Isles pensioners were left shivering in the cold on New Year's Day after thieves stole all their heating oil.
Study will look at importance of Hebridean airport
A new study is being carried out to look at the social and cultural importance of small airports to local communities.