Loganair urged to review cancellation strategy
Loganair has been urged to review how they deal with cancellations following a “fiasco” over Western Isles flights.
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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.
Friday flights to Benbecula restored
Friday flights between Stornoway and Benbecula will be restored next month.
Benbecula hosts its first ever music festival
A bumper crowd turned out in Benbecula over the weekend for the island's first ever musical festival.
Five day air service could be reinstated between Stornoway and Benbecula
The possibility of reinstating a five-day air service between Stornoway and Benbecula is being considered by Western Isles Council.
New driver who caused death of teenage friend avoids jail
A footballer who killed his friend in a horror smash just three months after passing his test last night avoided a jail sentence.
Tears as man admits killing lifelong friend in horror crash
A footballer broke down yesterday as he admitted killing his teammate in a horror crash - just three months after passing his test.
Hebridean show for Great Tapestry
One of Scotland's most popular artworks will be on display in the Outer Hebrides in the coming weeks.
Fire crews tackle house fire in Benbecula
Firefighters have tackled a blaze in a house in a Benbecula village.
Man convicted of knife attack on lover in Outer Hebrides
A man is behind bars after being convicted of an attack on his partner in the Outer Hebrides.
Campaigners plea for £20million project to avoid Western Isles tragedy
An 11th hour attempt will be made today to persuade council bosses to spend £20million on preventing a repeat of a tragic accident that claimed the lives of a family of five.