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LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 12 Part 3
No murder weapon was found in the investigation into the death of Liam Aitchison, the Court heard from the final witness for the Prosecution earlier today (Friday).
LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 12 Part 2
A Lewis taxi driver told the High Court in Glasgow today (Friday) that Liam Aitchison had been sleeping in the derelict house in Steinish where his body was found and that the last time he had seen the teenager he had said: ‘If I last that long’.
LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 12
An experienced pathologist told the High Court in Glasgow today (Friday) that it was 'unlikely' Liam Aitchison had died on November 23rd as has been argued by the Crown case.
Inverness to Gatwick flights will end in 2014
Flybe confirmed to the London Stock Exchange that it has sold its arrival and departure slots at London Gatwick airport to Easyjet for £20-million - bringing to an end Flybe’s 22 year record of providing high-frequency air services from the UK regions to the airport.
LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 11 Part 2
The High Court in Glasgow heard evidence from intelligence analysts at today's (Thursday) proceedings in the trial of Johnathan Mackinnon and Stefan Millar (both 22) who are accused of murdering Liam Aitchison in November 23rd 2011.
LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 11
Murdered teenager Liam Aitchison was stabbed 20 times, the High Court in Glasgow heard today (Thursday), including injuries which ruptured two of his major arteries.
Sport
Saints stroll Clash of Champions
THE images of an unforgettable summer in Lewis and Harris football remain fresh in the minds of all Stornoway Athletic supporters: skipper Steven Clinton hoisting the league trophy; Scott Maciver firing the avalanche of goals which earned him his first ever player of the year award.
Scott hits Harris for six
Stornoway Athletic striker Scott Maciver slammed home a stunning six-goal haul against struggling Harris as the bottom club went down to a second successive 10-0 hammering.
Jumior football finals coming up
THE cream of the junior footballing crop in Lewis and Harris will be on display over the coming weeks as the first junior cup finals of the season take place.
Westside Club receives £3,000 from STV Appeal
COMMUNITY project Westside Football and Recreation Club on Lewis has received £3,000 from the STV Appeal 2012
The Co-operative’s liquid assets to keep Stornoway runners refreshed
RUNNERS in this year’s Stornoway Half Marathon, 10K and Family Fun Runs won’t go thirsty, thanks to a donation of 900 bottles of water from The Co-operative Food.
Video
Womens Cancer Challenge video
It’s proved to be yet another success as the seventh Womens Cancer Challenge brought together over 500 island females to run, walk or stroll the 5k Castle Grounds route in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Lifestyle
Cùl a’ Bhìogais!
A NEW, entertaining, Gaelic panel show, hosted by the well-known broadcaster John Morrison, will be launched on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal next week.
Go further with goNorth
ONE of Scotland’s largest and most ambitious creative industries events will boast the broadest range of creative activity in its history when it’s held in Inverness next month.
On the Rocks Youth Exchange
APPLICATIONS are now available for the exciting new ‘On the Rocks’ youth exchange for island residents aged 18-25 hosted by Vano Vanner on the small island of Vano in Turku Archipelago.
Gold medal award for Cabarfeidh head chef
CABARFEIDH hotel head chef, Vivek Kishan, was among just nine of Scotland’s chefs to win the prestigious ‘Hotel Chef Médaille d’Or’ Gold Medal in the 2013 Scottish Hotel Awards.
Property - do-it-yourself
If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.
Island Arctic Convoy veterans honoured
IT TOOK 70 years of pressure on the UK Government, but the brave men who served upon the Arctic Convoys during the Second World War have now been honoured with the ‘Arctic Star’ medal – with 39 convoy veterans presented their medals recently at Loch Ewe.
Community
Official opening of reburbished Back Free Church today
To mark the completion of Back Free Church refurbishment, a thanksgiving service will be held today (Friday 24th May) at 7:30pm.
Womens Cancer Challenge video
It’s proved to be yet another success as the seventh Womens Cancer Challenge brought together over 500 island females to run, walk or stroll the 5k Castle Grounds route in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Artistic talents of Leverhulme Memorial School pupil
ELEVEN year old Jessica Macleod from Leverhulme Memorial School has been named the Western Isles winner of the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe Society Schools Poster Competition supported by Virgin Money.
Name change proposed for Free Church College
The Free Church College should be renamed the Edinburgh Theological Seminary to generate interest within wider evangelical church circles and show Gospel-work co-operation, the General Assembly will hear next week.
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Weather for Stornoway
Saturday 25 May 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 7 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: South
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Sunny spells
Temperature: 7 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: South
