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Rain and wind are expected today

Met Office map shows where 70mph winds could hit UK

People walk in rain and high winds.

Watch: Storm Éowyn to hit UK this week - what is a weather bomb?

The now open runways at Manchester Airport.

Watch: Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings

Family play on snow covered hill.

Watch: Weather map shows how wintry showers will affect UK tonight

Stranded walkers are rescued from Cairngorms blizzard.

Watch: Moment stranded walkers get rescued during blizzard

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

Stock image of car being pushed out of snow.

Watch: Snow map shows when and where snow will fall tonight

Strong winds are expected to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for wind and rain

A jogger makes their way through fog on a frosty morning.

Watch: 'Wonky weather' as temperatures drop to -7C and warnings issued

Black Friday whisky deals

Four Black Friday standouts for discerning whisky fans

UK’s prettiest locations including Isle of Skye and St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall - top 20 list

These are the UK’s prettiest locations

UK’s prettiest locations have been revealed - where does your favourite spot rank?

Will Millar

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

These are the rules for extended households in Scotland under lockdown

These are the rules for extended households in Scotland under lockdown

Bird flu has been found in chickens at a Scottish farm - but humans are not at r...

Some further relaxing of restrictions were announced today.

Great news - but care must still be taken

Western Isles have been ranked in the top five.

Islands topping the list with Eilean Siar making fifth place

University of the Highlands and Islands students in Stornoway.

University of Highlands and Islands confirms its commitment to the Western Isles

Residents in the Western Isles can now order larger items such as furniture and fridges.

Argos expands deliveries to the Western Isles

Test and Protect programme announced, but it will have to be done differently in...

If you’re saving money on your daily commute, and can afford to help, you could #DonateYourCommute to fuel Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.

#DonateYourCommute to fuel Scotland’s air ambulances

Hauliers taking goods to Orkney and Shetland receive discounts on fares for advance bookings, weekend rates and an empty trailer discount, and called on the Scottish Government to create a level playing field by extending these discounts to the Western Isles ferry service.

Calls for a ‘level playing field’ on ferry fares for Western Isles’ hauliers

Islanders are being invited to have their say on new recycling scheme

End of the Road for Lewis and Harris

Western Isles Council calls for roll out of Goose Pilot Project

Loganair helps Western Isles organisations take off

Western Isles on course to better control over seabed management

Loganair aim to reduce impact of strike action

Loganair has taken steps to lessen the impact of possible industrial action by air traffic control staff at some Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) airports next month.

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Well known singers Kathleen Macinnes (pictured) and below Julie Fowlis will be performing at the May concert.

Between Islands project celebrates the shared heritage of Orkney, Shetland and t...

Originally from the Isle of Lewis, Pàdraig MacAoidh (Peter Mackay - pictured) will be appearing at the festival along with Aonghas Pàdraig Caimbeul (Angus Peter Campbell) who hails from South Uist and Orcadian, Catherine Eunson, who made a home in Benbecula for 20 years.

Island poets to take part in StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival

Doubts cast over future of Stornoway abattoir sale plan as current site is '˜ide...

Free bagpipes on offer to young learners in Scottish schools

An artists impression of the plant that Mr Irvine hopes to build in either Shetland, Orkney or the Western Isles.

Cheaper oil plan for islanders

Fishing fleet urged to take part in vital industry survey

New furry friend for young Loganair travellers

Parking charges will be introduced at Stornoway Airport on July 1st

Airport is to extend concessions ahead of the new parking rules

Islanders' sporting success at the NatWest International Island Games last year brought the Outer Hebrides medals and glory. Now this new scheme will help other star athletes achieve success.

Cash support to aid Islands' sporting success

New year brings new funding for Lewis museum

The Stornoway and Leverburgh lifeboats were called out to assist the vessel until the ETV arrived from its Orkney base.

Another sticken vessel leads to call for West Coast ETV

Loganair increase baggage allowance

The semi-final squad.

Lewis and Harris squad triumph in semi-final

Could the past be the foundation for a better economic future in the Western Isles?

Digging up a boost to the economy

Best start for Western Isles babies

MP calls for use of local knowledge to optimise roll out of fibre broadband

What's in the Box?

The list of contents for Scotland's Baby Box is now available online as registration for the nationwide roll out begins.

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Mark McDonald, Mona and Magnus with dad Patrick and Leanne Young pictured helping design a baby box.

Boxes help raise awareness

Sponsor sought to support the '¨talented athletics Island Select

New Life for the Screen Machine

The Met Office has issued a yellow be aware warning for Tuesday, November 8 across Scotland

Weather warning ahead of snowfall

Openreach recruitment drive complete

Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant

MSP raises ETV concerns with Secretary of State for Scotland

Fraser Burr has formally taken over the reins as Local Senior Officer for the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.

A new fire chief is appointed for Isles

Lewis and Harris match against Lossie venue and date

Scottish athletes support Highlands young ambassadors

Lewis and Harris too strong for Orkney in cup

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