News
Maybury Gardens in full bloom at Creagorry Hotel
Maybury Gardens are on their travels this weekend and will be at the Creagorry Hotel, North Uist tomorrow (Friday, May 18th and Saturday) from 10am onwards.
HIAL airports report strong start to summer season
Scotland’s regional airport operator HIAL enjoyed a strong start to the summer season with passenger numbers up by more than 6,200 on last April.
Leaders calls for For Arctic Convoy Veterans to receive recognition
The Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Cllr Angus Campbell, has made a plea for the UK Government to formally recognise the veterans of the World War 2 Arctic convoys with a campaign medal.
New online landmark for Harris Tweed Authority
The Harris Tweed Authority, legal guardians of the Harris Tweed industry and the historic Orb Mark, this week marked a new online landmark in its 160 year history.
Fire at UBC yard in Marybank
Fire crews have been called out to a fire in Marybank at the UBC Group yard.
Sport
Midsummer draw made
THE draw for the Midsummer Tournament has been made with a pair of exciting semi-final showdown’s confirmed.
Fantasy Football Leaderboard
WILLIAM Macritchie’s Skigerstars have held onto top spot in the Stornoway Gazette’s Fantasy Football competition as he extended his total to a massive 131 points.
Carloway maintain title momemtum
CARLOWAY recovered from the loss of an early goal at Goathill Park to cruise to a 4-1 win over Stornoway United to ensure their league title momentum continues to gather pace.
Back to the trophy trail for the blues
BACK FC provided a major reaction to their insipid recent performance at Carloway to return to top form and winning ways and land the first silverware of the season.
Teeing up the new season at Harris Golf Club
Dismal weather didn’t stop the hardy golfers of Harris recently completing their winter programme.
Lifestyle
Women’s Cancer Challenge 5k this Saturday
IT’S time for the sixth Women’s Cancer Challenge 5k this weekend, so get those running and walking shoes on! This is the biggest sporting participation event in the Western Isles and although the closing date has passed, you can still take part.
New recruits for choir
NYCoS Isle of Lewis Choir is searching for the next intake of budding young singers and is running a special recruitment workshop on Wednesday 20 June at Stornoway Primary School.
First annual sailing open day
The Stornoway Sailing Club will be hosting a public open day on Saturday 26th May.
Golden Jubilee Afternoon Tea
Cancer Research UK Isle of Lewis Committe invite you to put on your loveliest summer frock, a dab of lipstick and join us for our Golden Jubilee Afternoon Tea.
Harris woman reaches final of national blog awards
Former Sir E Scott pupil Ruth Cameron Dawkins is celebrating after reaching the finals of a national awards programme to find the UK’s Best Parent blogs.
Community
Scouts and Guides outdoor challenge
WeSTerN Isles Girl Guides and Scouts joined forces last weekend to take part in an outdoor challenge competition in the Castle Grounds.
Civil engineering recruit finds work on home turf
An unemployed teenager from Lewis is looking forward to a bright future as a civil engineer after being recruited by award-winning company Jones Bros.
Weatherseal backs local athletics club
Double glazing company Weatherseal has demonstrated its backing for local communities across Scotland with over £20,000 worth of funding distributed amongst charities and community groups through its nationwide ‘Window of Opportunity Bursary’.
Cancer prevention drop in session
The Lewis and Harris Breast Cancer Support Group and NHS Western Isles are offering Cancer Prevention Drop-in sessions on Wednesday, to mark Cancer Prevention Week.
Small grants scheme launched
The Western Isles Change Team would like to invite applications to the Change Fund Small Grants Scheme, which was launched recently.
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Weather for Stornoway
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 28 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North east
