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It is just over a year since the official opening of the first mosque in the Western Isles on Stornoway’s James Street.

Raising funds to help Scottish veterans is a year-round job, not solely that of the poppy campaign in November.

Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil is urging island parents to ensure their children receive lifesaving vaccinations.

NYCOS Isle of Lewis Choir is searching for new members.

This summer Harris will be showcased with the addition of dozens of quality floral displays around Tarbert thanks to Supporters of the Western Isles Lottery with maintenance being carried out by Girlguiding Harris.

More than 80 runners will take to the streets of Manchester and Edinburgh over the next two weekends in memory of Barra teenager Eilidh MacLeod.

On Saturday, 11th May, over 50 choir members from Sir E Scott (junior and senior choir), Laxdale Primary, Stornoway Primary and The Nicolson Institute came together at Studio Alba on Seaforth Road, Stornoway, to record the Dìleab EP which is due to be available to buy in the summer.

Three communities in the Outer Hebrides have launched competitions to find a flag to represent their islands, with entries accepted from now until the closing date on June 7th.

A book of traditional folk tales from Afghanistan will help to improve children’s reading and writing skills, as well as building respect and mutual understanding, thanks to funding support from a Western Isles charity.

The Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has paid tribute to former Councillor, Roderick Macleod, who passed away peacefully, aged 94, last weekend surrounded by his family.

More than 100 Peppa Pig fans joined a charity walk in Stornoway on Saturday May 4th raising over £700 for Save the Children.

A delegation from the Stornoway Trust and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Joint Venture initiative travelled to London last week to meet with energy regulator, OFGEM.

A new era for Balivanich is taking a step forward with the news that Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is set to prioritise the Balivanich Regeneration Project under the Town Centre Fund.

A major project to restore the historic stained glass windows at St Columba’s Church in Stornoway is underway following years of fundraising by the congregation.

Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan has given his backing to an announcement that councils will be handed powers to regulate and control short term holiday lets.

Western Isles residents are being asked to take part in a local study being undertaken on ‘The Impact on quality of life since the diagnosis of Lyme disease’.

BBC Radio Scotland is on the hunt for the country’s newest star with a brand new award to find Scotland’s Singer/Songwriter of the Year 2019.