Fun day planned for Lewis children suffering from renal problems
The mother of a young kidney transplant patient in Lewis is set to host a fun day aimed at providing support and relief to children who suffer from renal problems and their families.
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Lewis and Harris auction mart saved after emergency general meeting
The future of the Lewis and Harris auction mart has been secured after a large turnout to an emergency general meeting.
Rescued rower from Lewis will not make third attempt to cross Atlantic
A rower who was rescued from huge seas in a bid to cross the Atlantic says he will not be attempting the feat again and does not want to be seen as “some reckless thrill seeker.”
HebCelt to showcase new Gaelic song from Lewis songwriter
This year’s HebCelt festival is to showcase a brand new Gaelic song from a Lewis songwriter.
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.
Solo rower back on track in transatlantic bid after coastguard fix rudder
A man rowing solo across the Atlantic has thanked coastguards who fixed his broken rudder after he thought he would be forced to abandon the expedition.
Pensioner taken to hospital after suffering burns in Stornoway wildfire
A 79-year-old man was taken to hospital by his daughter yesterday after suffering burns from a wildfire on the Isle of Lewis.
Sir Billy Connolly makes flying visit to Outer Hebrides
Scottish comedian Sir Billy Connolly has made a flying visit to the Outer Hebrides.
HebCelt inspires festivals on the other side of the world
They are worlds apart - but a Western Isles festival is giving inspiration to a tiny Hong Kong community,
Lewis community wind farm is finalist in Scottish Charity Awards
Community wind farm charity Point and Sandwick Trust (PST) has been shortlisted in the Scottish Charity Awards.
Former councillor accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Scottish landmark
A former island councillor accused of sexually assaulting a woman at the Callanish Standing Stones in Lewis eight years ago faces trial.
Anger over ‘super turbine’ plan for the Western Isles
The Western Isles could be among the first places in Scotland to have “super turbines” as developer EDF announces plans for 656ft-tall structures on Lewis.
Trust helps buy specialist bikes
Point and Sandwick Community Trust on the isle of Lewis has given money to two local schools to help buy specialised cycling equipment for children with additional support needs.
Woman rescued from stay on uninhabited isle
A lifeboat yesterday went to the aid of a woman who wanted to go castaway on a normally uninhabited group of islands but ended up getting injured.
Islanders are stealing 15 shopping baskets a week in Lewis
A Tesco store on Lewis is having hundreds of shopping baskets stolen with the 5p levy for plastic carrier bags thought to be responsible.
Company takes Harris Tweed from rags to riches
It is the company which took Harris Tweed from rags to riches.
Tribute to victims of sinking which left island devastated
With a stone to represent every victim, this newly-unveiled memorial lays bare the sheer scale of a near-century old island tragedy.
Police investigating allegations against Lewis Free Church minister
A Free Church of Scotland minister in the Western Isles is being investigated over claims he asked a teenage girl to send him explicit photographs.
BiFab workers urged to remain hopeful as negotiations start
Scottish trade unions have been asked to adopt a ‘unified sense of hope’ over the situation at Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) as the Scottish Government heads into negotiations to save the troubled firm.
Charity run and cycle can help raise funds in memory of Cystic Fibrosis sufferer from Lewis
Competitors are being sought for a charity run and cycle challenge in memory of a young Lewis woman who died of Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 21.
World’s first sea-going hydrogen ferry could serve Western Isles
Plans for the world’s first sea-going hydrogen ferry are taking shape in the Western Isles - fuelled by community owned wind power.
Forsa energy reveal intentions to increase proposed windfarm development on Lewis
The company behind plans to develop a 14-turbine windfarm on Lewis have revealed they intend to increase the size of the development in order to improve their chances of securing UK Government financial support.
The Fratellis to headline Stornoway’s Hebridean Celtic Festival
The Fratellis have been announced as Friday night headliners at this summer’s Hebridean Celtic Festival on Lewis.
VIDEO: Watch time lapse of huge radar dish and dome lifted into place in Lewis
Watch as a new radar dish and dome are lifted into place in Lewis.
Lewis cancer charity stalwart Kay Mackay dies aged 76
A tireless and “inspirational” cancer charity champion from the Isle of Lewis has died just weeks after being awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours.
BiFab yard in Lewis will not be ditched in a potential takeover deal of the company
The BiFab yard in Lewis will not be ditched in a potential takeover deal of the company, union leaders have been assured.
Sabbath film show on Lewis sparks anger among church groups
Around 250 people went through the doors for the controversial first Sunday opening of the Stornoway arts centre.
Bid launched to solve the mystery of how the Callanish Stones came to be
A team of experts from the University of St Andrews have been tasked with finding an answer to one of Scotland’s most enduring mysteries -how the Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis came to be.
Former islander airlifted to hospital after being rescued during Everest charity bid
A former Lewis resident had to be dramatically airlifted to hospital as he risked his life in a charity bid to reach the world’s highest mountain.
New Year Honours: Island woman has spent three decades fundraising for Cancer Research UK
A charity volunteer who has dedicated more than 35 years to fundraising for Cancer Research UK has been made an MBE.
VIDEO: Ship’s rescue sparks new appeal for tugs
Politicians have renewed calls for an emergency tug to be reinstated off the West Coast after a cargo ship without power and drifting in rough Atlantic seas near rocks off Lewis was dramatically rescued in a 16-hour operation.
Well-known isles farmer dies, aged 83
Well-known Western Isles farmer Hamish Angus Mackenzie has died at the age of 83.