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England captain announces break from international rugby
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Girls Aloud announce extra dates to 2024 tour
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Going Green: It’s never too early to start litter picking

The Universal Service Obligation was a founding principle of the Royal Mail, but under privitisation could be about to change. (Pic: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Royal Mail should deliver to “hubs not homes”

The prices quoted on Loganair website for Benbecula to Glasgow flights.

Glasgow-Uist flight costs soar - and no respite on horizon

Sport

In the early days of recuperation a return to competition seemed unlikely.

Christina’s remarkable road to recovery
​As her shattered bones healed and her body recovered, Christina Mackenzie’s spirit battled bravely against the creeping shadow of depression. Her family and friends within the world of cycling rallied around her, providing the support and encouragement she needed to take those first tentative steps towards recovery. Each day was a struggle, but she was determined not to let the accident define her life.

Hans Riessman, James Nesbitt, Gary Orr, Malcolm Macrae and Martin Macleod on the tee

Ishga extending its links with top-level golf

Kenny some of the other Scottish contingent in 2022.

Disability no barrier to Kenny’s golf links

Lewis manager Duncan MacIntyre.

Lewis Camanachd demonstrate the sporting benefits of hard work

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Every Premier League club’s most bizarre managerial appointment

The mysterious case of St. Cristiano Ronaldo and the overturned penalty

The mysterious case of St. Cristiano and the overturned penalty

Garnacho’s wonder goal only papers over the cracks – Manchester United are still in trouble

Garnacho’s wonder goal only papers over Manchester United's cracks

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Haaland isn't the best Premier League striker so far this season...

Crime

Superintendent Shepherd

The rural policing challenge

Police in the Western Isles are advised to concentrate more on tackling drugs misuse.

Combatting drugs should be top policing priority in the islands

David Carrick has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison

Rapist ex-police officer David Carrick jailed for at least 30 years

Councillors expressed concern over the situation.

Youth offending twice the Scottish average

MSPs heard there was a backlog of cases right throughout Scotland, including in Stornoway.

Concern expressed over courts system backlog

Chief inspector Alasdair MacLeod: "We are taking these crimes seriously"

Petition calls for action against unruly kids

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Prince - Diamonds And Pearls Reissue

Remastered classic album reissue fit for Prince fans
Prince's 13th studio album reissue is proving far from unlucky for fans of the late great iconic artist.

Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a man with almost zero no-claims bonus, in Extraction 2 (photo: Netflix/Jasin Boland PA)

Just how do action heroes get third party insurance?

The Red Arrows will fly over Buckingham Palace this weekend for Trooping the Colour

Where to see the Red Arrows for King’s Birthday - route and timings

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Young and old will be entertained at this stunning boat festival

Ad Feature Portsoy boat festival will set sail in July

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Cheryl Tweedy, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle have got together to film a music video in tribute to their late bandmate  Sarah Harding who passed away from breast cancer in 2021. Photograph by Getty

Are Girls Aloud planning a tour and what are they doing now?

Sarah Harding appeared in Coronation Street in 2015 (Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Remembering Sarah Harding as Girls Aloud make their comeback

Everything you need to know about the Selling Sunset season 7 cast

Everything you need to know about Selling Sunset season 7 cast

Invincible season 2 is now available to watch on Amazon Prime Video (Photo courtesy of Prime Video)

Everything you need to know about Invincible season 2

Health

Nursing team award for “going the extra mile”

Jane MacDonald and Karen Macleod at the CT scanning unit.

Radiography team at Western Isles Hospital in triple award success

The UK's first drug consumption room in Glasgow has been given approval. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK's first drug consumption room gets approval to open in Glasgow

An Cotan in Stornoway also faces an uncertain future.

Nursery appeals for help amid financial challenges​

The Ness team that made the journey

Ness footballers turn vital life savers

It is now hoped an MRI scanner will be available in the islands in just over a year's time. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

£2.4m support for new island-based MRI scanner

Lifestyle

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep
Whether it’s romance, rambling or a family reunion, Landal Kenwick Woods is the ultimate woodland holiday retreat

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

Glencolumbkille on the west coast of Donegal. Like much of the Irish Gaeltacht, it has a straiking resemblence to our communities - and their inherent challenges.

Two sides of the same Celtic coin

She  donated £160,000 to the Bethesda care home in Stornoway

Death of Maryanne Trump Barry announced

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 One of the now-banned Toyota ads (PA Wire/Supplied)

SUV ads banned for off-road driving ‘with no regard for environment'

Amazon fulfilment centre in Dunfermline gears up for Black Friday and Christmas

How Britain's largest Amazon centre copes with the rush

Police have released images of 20 men wanted in connection with Armistice Day counter protests.

Police hunt 20 Armistice Day counter protesters

It should not be acceptable to body shame Nigel Farage, nor David Cameron or men in general.

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Royal Mail have confirmed the final dates for posting.

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Will Jamie Lynn Spears still get paid if she quits I’m A Celeb? (ITV)

Jamie-Lynn Spears leaves I'm A Celebrity jungle on medical grounds

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Spotify Wrapped 2023 is available now

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Sticky Vicky (left) with her daughter - the X-rated Benidorm entertainer has died aged 80 (Credit: Real Sticky Vicky)

Legendary Benidorm entertainer Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Dog Trust Leeds' have issued important advice on keeping dogs safe this winter.

How to keep your dog safe this winter

Shopping

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Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

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​£20 million Levelling-Up assistance for the isles

The MV Isle of Arran, built 36 years ago, is still being pressed into service.

Ferries to linger in dry-dock for longer

The Loch Portain suffered a breakdown.

Campaign launched to avert second ferry crisis

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