Local Headlines
Comhairle preparing to keep schools open
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is preparing for the possibility that Shelibost and Carloway Primaries and Lionel and Shawbost S1/2 units may have to remain open after the summer holidays.
RSPB ‘seriously alarmed’ by Eisgein wind farm plan
RSPB Scotland has reacted with alarm to proposals by wind farm developer Uisinis Power that could lead to the erection of an extra 30 wind turbines on the Eisgein estate on the Isle of Lewis.
1 commentAppeal for information - Sneak-in theft, Daliburgh, South Uist.
Western Isles Police are appealing to the public for information about a sneak-in theft, which took place at the construction site of the new Daliburgh Primary School, South Uist, between 6pm Saturday 19 May and 8am Sunday 20 May.
New schools in ‘Family of Schools’ exhibition video
Sgoiltean Ùra are delighted to announce that the four new Primary Schools at Point, West Side, Balivanich and Daliburgh – an integral part of the Western Isles Schools Project – were recently selected for inclusion in the Architecture + Design Scotland ‘Family of Schools’ Exhibition.
Scottish Apprenticeship Week paves the way for future talent
EVENTS to inspire pupils to choose a career in construction and show businesses the benefits of apprenticeships have been held throughout Scotland this week as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week (May 21st to 25th).
Scottish Headlines
Police car involved in road crash
A policeman has been taken to hospital following a collision between a patrol vehicle and another car.
Firms urged to use Scottish produce
One thousand businesses could become food champions under a new scheme to promote Scottish produce.
Parliament to see plans for police
Policing priorities will be laid before the Scottish Parliament under changes to legislation for a new national force.
Funding for social community group
An awards scheme that brings young people from different backgrounds together to work for the benefit of their communities is to receive £600,000 of government funding.
Stabbing prompts murder inquiry
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death.
Showbiz
Gaga angers fans with Rolex comment
Lady Gaga has upset fans in Thailand by saying she wants to go shopping in Bangkok - for a fake Rolex.
Hammond to front hidden camera show
Richard Hammond is to take a Jeremy Beadle-style role heading a new Saturday night prank show.
Diaz is wild about Attenborough
Cameron Diaz flirted with naturalist Sir David Attenborough - and confessed she was wild about him.
Kylie's golden moment in Cannes
Kylie Minogue has confessed she wished she'd had pockets for her red carpet moment in Cannes.
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Weather for Stornoway
Friday 25 May 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 11 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Temperature: 11 C to 20 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North east
