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A planning application has been formally submitted to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Plans submitted for new Stornoway church

The accused appeared at Stornoway Sheriff Court on Tuesday

Man jailed after “crack cocaine” knife threat

Cuddy Point, Scalpay, where the company already have a significant presence. (Image: David Wake/Creative Commons)

Lack of information over salmon farm accommodation plan

Megan with the keys to her new workshop premises

From butcher and baker to candlestick maker…

One of her daughters, Catriona, is a leading scientist in the field of stem cell research

From island adversity to a champion of indigenous people

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA : The home is operated by the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland

Staff crisis hitting care home performance​

Sarah Maclean: A port of entry charge would be more suitable for the islands

Tourist levy for the isles “some years away”​

Several commitments were made to improve the Lochboisdale ferry service. (Photo: © Hugh Venables cc-by-sa/2.0)

Crisis summit leads to “cautious optimism”

The new vessels which will serve Lochmaddy and Tarbert are not expected in service till next year

Fears over new ferry “under-utilisation”

With staff members from the islands, you can even order your drinks in Gaelic

The Park Bar – creating a lifetime of memories

The US market may not be as important to Harris Tweed as it once was, but it is still significant (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

​Trump tariffs set to hit islands economy

​Key sectors of the Western Isles economy will be adversely affected by the imposition of tariffs, announced by the United States President, Donald John Trump.

Brian Wilson

Archie Chisholm, Thomas Wilson's friend and business partner, was known for his photography depicting island life in the late 19th century.

The quiet champion of crofting who stood up to the landlords

Donald Maclean of Barratlantic: The local industry was strongly opposed

Government “quite happy to see all fishing stopped”

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Finn and Justin trainer team

​Charlie Peter Scott was sentenced at Stornoway Sheriff Court last week

Man jailed for two attacks on women

Albert Allan said it was "an important milestone for our operations at Arnish".

Arnish boost for offshore renewables work

The family were placed in a ridiculous position. (Picture courtesy of the Galbraith faimly)

​Family’s ferry nightmare

Don takes a moment for reflection at the Iolaire monument.

Love affair that began when an Uigeach swam ashore in San Francisco

Flannan Isles lighthouse where in 1900 three keepers disappeared in mysterious circumstances.

Work to protect mysterious Isles from damaging predators

The return of the MV Hebrides from drydock has been delayed

"Unbelievable” – South Uist’s latest ferry shambles

Duncan and Ishbel with rival Back FC fan, Coinneach "Mor" MacIomhar

Walking for cancer – in rival football colours

The Glen Sannox on its maiden voyage. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Pressure grows for major ferry reform

Despite the dreadful weather, the book launch at the town hall was well attended.

How Lewis pioneers helped to build Canada

A DFDS lorry completely blocking Kenneth Street while delivering to the Co-op

Call for Kenneth Street Co-op solution​

Food bank co-ordinator Sandra Macleod (centre) with some of the trustees, volunteers and Charlie Nicolson (left)

Food bank appeals for new board members​

The proposed windfarm will cover a large area of common grazing moorland to the west of Stornoway

​Windfarm windfall for crofting villages

The new unit is easily transportable and the plan is to visit various locations across the islands.

Saltbox Sauna expands with a second unit​

Iain Crichton Smith presides over the opening of the original An Lanntair. (Photograph: Sam Maynard)

An Lanntair – 40 years as a beacon for the island arts scene​

​A truly special exhibition opened on Saturday, marking 40 years to the day since An Lanntair opened its doors in Stornoway.

Katie Laing

John Daniel Peteranna

Swinney told of despair over CalMac’s crippled fleet​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​...

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister speaks with the media prior to the final Scottish Budget Debate at the Scottish Parliament on February 25, 2025 in Edinburgh, Scotland. In a preliminary vote earlier this month, MSP's backed the Scottish government's Budget 74 to 30, with 21 abstentions. This is the SNP's first budget since they stopped working with the Green Party in government. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) : The Scottish Government - with Gaelic speaker Kate Forbes as Deputy First Minister - has been warned that the Bill risks being seen as a "cynical ploy".

Last-ditch appeal from the Gaelic grassroots

The impending closure of the Blar Buidhe care home will exacerbate the situation

Bed-blocking crisis “worst in Scotland”

A second period of consultation is to be engaged in later this year.

Spiorad na Mara “risks outweigh the benefits”​

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Lulu performs on stage accompanied by The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra during The Sound of 007 in concert at The Royal Albert Hall on October 04, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for EON Productions & Prime Video) : .

Lulu to headline HebCelt

Sammy Rodgers, 53, from Stockport, won her wrestling comeback match at Rascals Pro-Wrestling Academy in Blackpool

I made a wrestling comeback at 53 after seeing my picture in a museum

The company recently held round-the-table talks with local organisations.

Major subsea contract for Arnish

RuMac's performance on Britain's Got Talent went viral, after winning over the audience and the sceptical judges

Wee Studio’s “accordion riot” a hit on Britain’s Got Talent

Ukrainian refugees living in Lewis were invited to last Saturday's event.

From the horrors of war to an island peace

The public funding appeal has been successful, as have bids to funders

Hopes for new Screen Machine as fundraising hits £850,000​

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 04: A road user tries to avoid potholes on March 4, 2011 in Glasgow, Scotland. Councils across the UK are struggling to repair roads following damage caused by the coldest December since records began. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) : Even crucial services, like roads maintenance, face significant cuts.

Dark days ahead for council budgets

Up to 50 residents attended the public meeting organised by Shawbost Community Council

Doubts emerge at Spiorad na Mara public meeting in Shawbost

Comhairle chief planning officer John Cunningham

Comhairle “not equipped” for renewables onslaught​

Ronan O’ Hara (second from left) met with a number of local representatives during last week's visit.

​Crown Estate revenues need to be seen locally

She was “a beautiful nurse” and “a lovely bubbly person”

Community in mourning over tragic road death

Serena Williams during the Super Bowl halftime show

11 celebrities who were spotted at the Super Bowl

Sgoil Ghaidhlig Ghlaschu has been a resounding success story.

“Historic day” as Council move on Gaelic secondary

​Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s education committee has backed a feasibility study on the establishment of a dedicated Gaelic secondary school in Stornoway, with former committee chair, Cllr Angus McCormack, stating: “This is an idea that has its time, and that time is now.”

Peter Urpeth

UXBRIDGE, ENGLAND - MAY 29: A Royal Mail delivery van leaves a sorting office depot on May 29, 2024 in Uxbridge, England. Today, the Royal Mail's parent company International Distribution Services announced it accepted a £3.5 Billion offer from EP Group, a company owned by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) : A consultation revealed that the service mas more valued in the Highlands and Islands than other parts of the country.

Importance of postal services recognised

A converter station at Arnish is just one of the projects planned.

“Unprecedented" scale of disruption challenges

The HebCelt Festival, held every July in the Castle Grounds, described the funding deal as "game changing"

Mixed bag of funding for isles art organisations

The Wee Studio's location in South Dell, Ness, has not proved a barrier to success.

​The Wee Studio that’s proved a big success

Sgoil Ghaidhlig Ghlaschu has been a huge success story

Feasibility study for all-Gaelic secondary school​

Five years has passed since the first plan was introduced, with an impact that's barely discernible.

Islands Plan failure – now it’s Round Two

Norrie "Tago" Maciver will be one of the performers at the special concert on Friday

Celtic Connections concert honours An Lanntair at 40

Kenneth Street in Stornoway, where there are concerns that large vehciles are causing congestion. (Image: Dave Fergusson/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en)

Congested streets - concern over Kenneth Street and Church Street

With An t-Eilean co-star Sagar Radia

Hebridean hinterland makes Sorcha a powerful ambassador

UNSETTLED TIMES: The future of the windfarm at Loch Carnan is among the key issues to be addressed.

Storas Uibhist told to “remember the vision” amid internal feud

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