Riders pedalling back in time for annual Harris Tweed cycle
Stornoway residents and tourists rode back in time as cyclists took to the streets clad in tweed.
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Calmac jobs created following the opening of new customer service centre in Stornoway
Ferry operator Calmac are bringing new employment opportunities to residents in the Western Isles with the opening of their new customer service centre.
Rowers prepare for 15-hour crossing of the Minch to raise money for MS research
They have a combined age of 292 and between them boast backgrounds in dance, writing and scallop diving - and even a department store Santa.
Harris Tweed bike ride returns to the Western Isles
A popular Scottish bike ride is gearing up to return to the Western Isles for its fourth consecutive year.
Piping competition attracts global audience for first live streaming
The first live streaming of a piping competition held in the Western Isles has been hailed a huge success, with 1,800 viewers tuning in from around the world.
Community wind farm charity to fund research projects of Masters students at Lews Castle College
A community-owned wind farm on the Western Isles is to provide funding for students undertaking Masters studies in the sciences at Lews Castle College, after the two organisations struck up a partnership.
Western Isles police launch appeal after cash stolen from taxi driver in Stornoway
Police in the Western Isles are currently carrying out inquiries into the robbery of a taxi driver in Stornoway and have since launched an appeal for information.
Teenager’s car suffers three punctures during police chase through the streets of Stornoway
A police car chase of a teenage motorist around Stornoway ended when the youth’s vehicle careered off the road.
Lewis man jailed for eight months after vandalising a motorcycle, trying to kick a door down and wrestling with police
A Lewis man who damaged a motorbike by hitting it with a fence post has been sentenced to eight months in jail.
GALLERY: Western Isles exhibition explores Hebridean surfing culture
A Western Isles artist has explored the growth of the Hebridean surf culture - which has seen a migration of enthusiasts to the isles - as part of her debut solo exhibition.
Woman who died after getting into difficulty in water named by police
A woman who died after getting into difficulty in water off the Isle of Harris has been named by police.
Harris tragedy: Woman was taking photographs when waves swept her into the sea
A holidaymaker died after being swept into the sea by a wave while taking photographs from rocks at a Hebridean beauty spot.
Woman dies after getting into difficulty in water
A woman has died after getting into difficulty in water off the Isle of Harris.
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.
Loganair unveils three new routes linking Scotland and London
Three new routes connecting Scotland and the south east of England have been announced by the airline Loganair.
Stornoway care home worker stole medication from elderly residents
A Stornoway care home worker has admitted stealing drugs meant for elderly residents.
KT Tunstall to headline HebCelt festival this year
Multi-million-selling singer songwriter KT Tunstall and award-wining duo The Shires are the latest headliners to be announced for Stornoway’s summer festival.
Western Isles family escape from house after blaze breaks out
A Western Isles family were saved from a blaze in their home which broke out while they were fast asleep early this morning.
Nicola Sturgeon pledges to help Stornoway TalkTalk workforce
Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to explore “all options” to help the 59 workers facing redundancy as a result of the closure of the Talk Talk call centre in Stornoway.
Jobs blow as Telecoms firm to quit Isles
The Western Isles were dealt a serious jobs blow yesterday when Talktalk announced it is to close its site in Stornoway.
Western Isles businessman loses energy tariff battle
A Western Isles businessman who sued British Gas for allegedly forcing him to stay on an expensive tariff has lost his court battle.
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.
BiFab ‘days’ from deal to secure fabrication jobs
A deal set to secure 100 fabrication jobs at BiFab’s Arnish yard is “all but done”, it was revealed yesterday.
Island coastguards nominated for an award following daring rescue on Britain’s highest sea cliffs
It was one of the most daring rescues of last year - with an 87-year-old man perilously perched on some of Britain’s highest sea cliffs just 200 feet above the waves.
Sea of grief over Iolaire – 100 years on from the tragedy
Malcolm Macdonald’s father had been harbouring a dark secret for years. One he chose to share with his son when he was 10. The secret was that his father, also called Malcolm Macdonald, had drowned in the Iolaire tragedy, one of the darkest days in Britain’s naval wartime history.
Missing man found safe and well after major search in Stornoway
There was a successful outcome in the search for a missing person in Stornoway yesterday.
Police and Coastguard searching for missing person in Stornoway
Police and Coastguard teams are currently working in collaboration to try and trace a missing person.
MSPs mark 100-years since the Iolaire disaster
MSPs have marked the upcoming centenary of the Iolaire disaster with a poignant debate remembering the suffering endured by the people of the Western Isles.
Huge increase in activity of search and rescue helicopters
New government figures show there has been a major rise in the use of search and rescue helicopters throughout Scotland.
Winter weather batters Scotland as major ferry disruption hits the west coast
Schools were closed, ferries cancelled and homes suffered power cuts as storms battered the west.
Stornoway Airport charity group smashes fundraising total for local cancer initiatives
Staff at Stornoway Airport have smashed their fundraising target after completing a gruelling cycle challenge.