Politics

Turbulent times are continuing at Westminster and it becomes clearer every day that Scotland is not a priority for the UK Government.

An Cotan Childcare Centre in Stornoway would like to wish all their leavers, heading off to school, the very best of luck and good wishes.

Everyone must play their part in eliminating the hardships that large pockets of the capital endure.

The number of households in West Lothian is projected to rise by above the national average over the next 25 years, according to a new report.

Edinburgh City Council’s administration has been accused of dodging scrutiny by allegedly attempting to curb the number of questions asked by political opponents.

Local MSP Fiona Hyslop undertook a whistlestop tour of her constituency recently to hear people’s concerns on a number of issues.

A Councillor who failed to register his interests in a company that he owns one third of has been sanctioned by Scotland’s ethics watchdog at a public Hearing.

Western Isles MP Angus B MacNeil is pleased that business advisers, Johnston Carmichael are to carry out an independent study on the Lochboisdale and Castlebay RBS bank branches.

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron says urgent action must be taken to make repairs to Lews Castle College sooner rather than later.

The Western Isles Labour Party has selected a North Uist woman with a strong history of community involvement as their candidate for the next Westminster General Election.

Islanders joined the sea of women who took to the streets of Edinburgh on Sunday to celebrate 100 years since the first women in Britain secured the right to vote.

Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan has welcomed the passage of the Islands (Scotland) Bill.

The Western Isles Labour Party has attacked the “shameful” treatment of the islands by the Scottish Government over the funding of council services.

The conduct of our elected representatives has been put under the microscope this week following the news that a Western Isles Councillor has been accused of failing to register his interests in a company that he owns one third of.

Harris and South Lochs Councillor John G. Mitchell has committed himself to the fight for the continuation of mobile library vans in rural areas.

The main public bodies which run services in the Outer Hebrides could be combined into a ‘Single Island Authority’ under a plan being brought forward for discussion by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.

The Stornoway Trust Election count took place on Tuesday and the electorate responded well to the interest in this year’s ballot with 4,261 votes cast, 42% of those eligible to vote.

The Stornoway Trust Election count took place last night (Tuesday) and the electorate responded well to the interest in this year’s ballot with 4,261 votes cast, 42% of those eligible to vote.