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The proposed site, formerly known as Scolpaig Farm, lies in the west of North Uist

Scaled-down plans for North Uist’s spaceport

HIAL £48m plan to remove island jobs

Gary Young in Askernish clubhouse with Old Tom Morris in background

New golfing venture in Uist

Could a road tunnel be the answer?

The council will discuss the possibility of a future tunnel linking Benbecula to...

The May C had been operated by Mr Monk for around 12 years

Sheriff found that Mr Monk died as a result of a drowning accident.

Western Isles Hospital.

Western Isles sees largest Covid-19 outbreak so far as 80 cases linked to Lewis

Firefighters are asking people to be cautious.

Just because it's winter, doesn't mean the fire risk lessens!

More vaccine means more appointments are available.

More vaccine has arrived on the Western Isles meaning further appointments are n...

There are now a number of cases of positive Covid patients in the hospital.

NHS Western Isles have hit back at social media comments that staff are partly r...

Hospital visiting has been severely restricted because of the new outbreak.

The Western Isles virus vaccine rollout is one of the best in Europe.

Ruaraidh MacKay retires after 40 years as a postie

A remarkable 40-years for Ruaraidh with Royal Mail
He’s the epitome of a local village postie - someone you can trust, who’s helpful, a friendly face and a cheery wee smile - that’s Ruaraidh MacKay right there!

Cases of Covid-19 are still rising on the islands.

Western Isles records a further three positive coronavirus tests

If people fail to comply with the rules outbreaks will continue.

Barra Covid cluster number keep growing with positive cases now recorded on Benb...

Scottish Ambulance Service Paramedic D.A. MacInnes receives the vaccine administered by NHS Western Isles Occupational Health Nurse, Marion Campbell.

Paramedic is first on Uist to receive Covid-19 vaccine

The council have closed some of the classes at Balivanich following staff members testing positive for Covid.

Covid-19 forces council to close certain classes at Balivanich

Benbecula airport terminal. Image SandiePhotos

Benbecula residents say they will fight on to save the ATC - and jobs!

Angus MacNeil MP has written to thank the NHS and local communities for their help during the recent outbreak.

MP commends NHS staff and island communities

The 14-day quarantine period for the last person affected has now expired, therefore NHSWI has announced the outbreak has run its course.

Great news as NHS Western Isles considers the Uist Covid-19 outbreak is at an en...

NHS Western Isles are urging residents to follow the rules.

Following a few simple procedures can help control the infection’s spread

There are now 41 people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last couple of weeks, including one new case not related to the existing cluster.

New coronavirus case in Western Isles not related to South Uist outbreak

Changes to the timetable for the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar community conversatio...

Positive coronavirus cases associated with the Uist cluster have been identified on Benbecula.

Covid-19 outbreak in Uist is spreading with 38 positive cases now identified

Alasdair Allan MSP had outlined several concerns which have been raised by community members.

Na h-Eileanan an Iar MSP raises concerns over jobs and the local economy in Benb...

Everyone entering a hospital must wear a face mask or face covering.

Face masks must be worn on entry to Western Isles hospitals

Stornoway Airport should retain its own air traffic control operations, says the Comhairle's SNP Group. Photo © Stephen Branley (cc-by-sa/2.0)

SNP Group calls for air traffic control to remain in Stornoway and Benbecula

The creel boat May C from where Michael Monk fell into Loch Carnan. (Photo: MAIB)

Fisherman likely drowned in South Uist loch after falling overboard trying to cl...

US Open champion Carly Mackay.

Laird Dance Academy’s Carly Mackay brings US Open title to Benbecula

Campaigning Benbecula school-girl name checked in Holyrood statement as Swinney ...
A Benbecula school girl who last week wrote to Education Secretary John Swinney saying that she was “devastated” after her results were significantly marked down by the SQA in the moderation controversy, was today (Tuesday) name-checked in the Scottish Parliament by Mr Swinney, as he u-turned on the issue and reinstated her and the grades of thousands of other pupils across Scotland to those recommended by her teachers.

Kate MacDonald and Jonny Ingledew outside Nunton Steadings, Benbecula, which will be transformed into a distillery to create a new dram for the Islands, as well as becoming a community hub and visitor centre.

New dram, new jobs and a visitor hotspot plan for Benbecula

New distillery venue and dram planned for the Outer Hebrides

Breast Screening to resume in the Outer Hebrides

Eilean Dorcha Festival 2020 is cancelled

The image of Castlebay Community Hall which sparked concern about COVID-19 preparations in Barra.

Coronavirus - help from coastguard and military for patient transfer from Isles ...

Coronavirus - Islands are closed for business says Tweet

Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan at Benbecula airport following his meeting with local air traffic control officers. He has written to HIAL and the Scottish Government to highlight their and his concerns about remote towers and centralising jobs to Inverness.

Whistleblower highlights staff concerns on centralisation plan

Loganair backs HIAL on air traffic control move

Eilidh MacLeod at Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships 2017.

Piping event to honour Eilidh Macleod

Uist and Barra Hospital re-opens to visitors

Winter vomiting bug hits hospital ward

Photo by SMK Imaging

Eilean Dorcha Festival is a £2m boost for local economy

Staff taking part in recent training sessions at Cothrom and UCVO (below) in the Uists.

Uist workplaces look after and support staff’s mental health

Planned airport strike suspended

Philip Tibbetts (Honorary Vexillologist with the Court of Lord Lyon) and Andrew Walker (Competiton Steering Group Co-ordinator) with pupils from the North Uist primary school Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath.

Flying the flag for the Islands

The strike action is planned for May 23rd.

Strike will impact Western Isles airports

Picture by Rod Huckbody.

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

Loganair’s Glasgow-Stornoway service goes all-jet, increasing passenger volumes

Islands’ annual Surface Dressing Programme set to get underway

HIAL sets out reasons for Inverness air traffic control centre

Loganair strikes deal to supply newspapers to Benbecula

Loganair introduces new improved Benbecula to Glasgow services

Sgoil Eolaigearraidh conductor John James Galbraith and pupil with Anne and Len Maguire Trophy.

Barra Mod goes ahead after disruption of gales

Music festival boost for Southern Isles

Benbecula range hosting month long US led '˜high end training'

Keith Morrison believes the offer will nurture young talent on the islands and provide adults with a musical outlet.

New Uist business hits the right note

Saints march to league glory again