Paul Wheelhouse

Superfast Broadband has been delayed

Lib Dem Rural Broadband spokesman castigated the long-running delays to Superfas...

MV Isle of Lewis is in dry dock undergoing work

MSP raises concerns with cabinet secretaries over the failure of the ferry servi...

Barra charity has received substantial funding.

WOW - great news for Voluntary Action Barra and Vatersay.

Battery Point is currently generating island power.

Community council in plea to minister

NHS Western Isles agreed with the collective North of Scotland public health viewpoint that support could not currently be given to any island specific relaxation of restrictions. Pic by Tim Riches.

No general agreement reached for Western Isles exemptions

Paul Wheelhouse opens up next round of funding

Ferry Fund opens for new applications

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar leader Roddie MacKay

A message from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar leader Roddie MacKay

University of the Highlands and Islands students in Stornoway.

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

Anyone wanting to bring a camper van or caravan to the islands is being told to book in advance.

Camper van and caravan tourists told to book in advance or stay away from the We...

CMAL purchases MV Loch Seaforth for an undisclosed amount securing the vessel fo...

The works will result in much better facilities at the Tarbert ferry terminal.

Work is gearing up to begin on Harris harbour project

A £14.3 million contract has been awarded by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) to civil engineering and building contractor, RJ McLeod Limited, to carry out upgrade works at Tarbert Ferry Terminal in Harris.

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Minister calls for review of energy contracts system for Scotland

Island voices are being heard

Ambitious ‘Islands Deal’ proposals highlighted at Holyrood

Minister for the Islands Paul Wheelhouse met with council representatives on the matter this week.

Call for new ferries on the west coast

A visualisation of how the port would look after redevelopment.

Step forward for exciting port project

Mr MacNeil speaks in the Westminster Hall debate on fishing last week.

MP Column- '˜Scotland is not a priority for the UK Government'

The move would see a loss of high-quality jobs at Stornoway and Benbecula airports.

MP blasts HIAL for 'empire building' in Inverness

Picture: John Devlin

Rise in renewable electricity

Paul Wheelhouse, minister for business, innovation and energy

Comhairle hail talks on island renewables as '˜very positive'

Renewable sources delivered the equivalent of 59.4 per cent of Scotlands gross electricity consumption in 2015.

Scotland exceeds renewable energy target

Pet owners will be required to have their dogs microchipped by April 2016. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Dog mess crackdown as fines double

The maximum fine, as this sign says, for failing to clean up after your dog is £500 - but this only applies if you refuse to pay and the case is taken to court. The initial penalty is £40, rising to £60 if not paid in 28 days.

Tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners