News
Stornoway congregation to leave Church of Scotland
The congregation of Stornoway’s High Church is to break away from the Church of Scotland over the gay clergy row.
Comhairle looking for suppliers of microwave meals
The Comhairle is looking for potential local suppliers to help provide microwave meals for the elderly.
Tattoo Hebrides 2014 awarded £20,000 Homecoming funding
An extravaganza of world class piping, dancing, singing and music, celebrating Homecoming 2014, has received £20,000 from the dedicated funding programme.
Extra Mental Health Consultation Meeting in Harris
An additional Mental Health Consultation Meeting will be held on Monday 8th July from 11am-12.30pm in Tarbert Community Centre.
Hopes of plan to improve island pier
The Crossbost Pier Users Association is holding a public meeting this Thursday to discuss what can be done to improve the facilities at the Pier.
‘Strong voice’ from the islands in referendum debate
Scotland’s three Islands Councils – Shetland, Orkney and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar – have laid out their vision for a stronger future following the Independence Referendum of 2014.
Sport
Midsummer Night’s Dream for four sides.
What could be the last ever Midsummer Tournament – at least in its current form – takes place tomorrow (Friday) in Airdrie with holders Lewis and Harris keen to hang onto the trophy.
Island MP captains charity Tug of War team at Westminster
Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil was in a political heave-ho of different nature last week when he took part in Macmillan Cancer Support’s 26th annual Parliamentary Tug of War.
Police looking for revenge on Fire Service in annual charity match
The Fire Service v Police in the annual Emergency Services Cup takes place this Saturday at Stornoway Running Track.
United wonder 16s win Lews Castle Collge Cup
Stornoway United won the under-16 Lews Castle College Cup with a hard fought win over Western Thistle this week.
Video: SRU vow to stand by Scott Johnson video
THE Scottish Rugby Union has declared 2013 to be a year of development at Test level and that international results will not affect the future of coach Scott Johnson.
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Video: Johnson on Scotland’s defeat to South Africa video
SCOTT Johnson set himself a number of clear targets for the summer tour to South Africa and as well as testing out the strength in depth was a desire to instil new belief in Scottish rugby.
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Video: SRU vow to stand by Scott Johnson video
THE Scottish Rugby Union has declared 2013 to be a year of development at Test level and that international results will not affect the future of coach Scott Johnson.
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Lifestyle
Touts sell Bella tickets at nearly double face value
Within minutes of announcing sell-out for its fifth year running, tickets to the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival (2nd and 3rd August, Beauly, Inverness-shire) were on sale at almost double their face value on eBay.
Be part of the Stornoway Gazette’s Summer of Love
Make your mark on the longest day of the year this Friday (June 21st) by making a video clip for our website as part of our Summer of Love Campaign.
Headphone Disco DJ competition at Bella
Aspiring DJ spinners going to Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival in Beauly (2nd and 3rd August) have an opportunity to play at Scotland’s number one boutique festival.
Property - Do-It-Yourself
Fans of the late, lamented Property Ladder, presented by Sarah Beeny, will know that renovating a listed building can turn into a long and expensive nightmare.
Healthy Living - Men’s Health Week
The first of the Stornoway Gazette’s new monthly Healthy Living columns is featured in this week’s paper - and this month discussed Men’s Health Week.
How to achieve patio perfection
Ignore the clouds and pretty up the patio ready for summer. Gabrielle Fagan picks on-trend looks for well-dressed outdoor spaces.
Community
Buth Bharraigh great success
Bùth Bharraigh, Barra’s new community venture, is gathering a good head of steam as visitors and residents come through the doors of this new social enterprise.
Additional Mental Health Consultation meeting to be held in Harris
An additional Mental Health Consultation Meeting will be held on Monday 8th July from 11am-12.30pm in Tarbert Community Centre.
Western Isles’ Tiny Teachers
Primary three pupils from Sgoil an Rubha gathered to say a big ‘thank you’ to the area’s tiniest teachers at a ‘Baby Celebration’ held by Action for Children Scotland and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
Getting to grips with machair flowers
Do you struggle to tell your kidney vetch from your bird’s foot trefoil? Are you bamboozled by the different species of orchids? If so, this is the walk for you!
Stag Bakeries Schools Challenge
The 2013 Stag Bakeries Schools Challenge has again proven a resounding success with pupils from four island secondary schools showing their creative flair in what proved to be the closest contest since its launch three years ago.
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Weather for Stornoway
Thursday 20 June 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 11 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 10 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
