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The Rosebank oil field in Scotland have been given development and production consent by the NSTA despite pushback from campaigners. (Credit: Getty Images)

Rosebank oil field given go-ahead despite pushback from activists

Here’s everything you need to know about Badminton Horse Trials today

Badminton Horse Trials - everything you need know today

The earthquake was felt in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Picture: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images

Earthquake hits Wales with a magnitude of 3.7

Stornoway Abattoir

Abattoir charges may be set to increase say Comhairle

Cameron has been selected as the Scottish Labour candidate for Shetland.

Lewis man selected by Scottish Labour to stand as its candidate - in Shetland!

Numerous weather warnings are in place across the UK as the aftermath of Storm Christoph leaves wet weather and wintry conditions (Photo: Shutterstock)

What to expect across the UK as Storm Christoph aftermath brings snow, ice and h...

£3m will be shared out across island businesses

An extra £3m to be shared on islands

These are the rules for extended households in Scotland under lockdown

These are the rules for extended households in Scotland under lockdown

Some further relaxing of restrictions were announced today.

Great news - but care must still be taken

Level One restrictions are the second lowest available.

Western Isles are placed into level one
New restrictions for residents across Scotland have been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Countless pieces of plastic cutlerycan be found washed up and polluting beaches, including the Western Isles.

Cash pot of £600,000 in grant funding

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

Rare whale sighting creates a splash for marine life spotting event

Offshore wind opportunity for Isles with renewed hopes for new energy cable to m...

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

New positive sign for Isles’ interconnector

Loving the island life - Salt House’s Jenny Sturgeon on social isolation and the...

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

Making a new case for Western Isles energy link

Western Isles on course to better control over seabed management

Loganair aim to reduce impact of strike action

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...

Seonaid Aitken's in the mood for love

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

Aly and Phil are Island bound to delight us with their music
Together Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham have established themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of traditional music.

Fishing fleet urged to take part in vital industry survey

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

Airport is to extend concessions ahead of the new parking rules

The Island teams battle it out on the pitch, but it was the home side won took the win.

Stornoway rugby lads earn first win of season

Basket making with a new twist at exhibition

New year brings new funding for Lewis museum

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

Julia Barton collecting samples

New exhibition highlights plastic waste

Winning run continues as SY make history

Island based book for your children's library

Plenty of positives

Bayhead blitz for superb Stornoway who return to winning ways

Impressive performance by SYRFC

Sponsor sought to support the '¨talented athletics Island Select

The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc will play An Lanntair, Stornoway on October 27th.

Nordic Fiddlers Bloc are keeping the tradition alive

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

Western Isles third best to raise kids

Paul will embark on a six programme tour of the Scottish Islands. Pictures by Timeline Films/BBC Scotland.

New series continues Paul Murton's tour of our unique Islands
Paul Murton continues his island odyssey in a fourth series of the Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands, starting on Monday, September 5th on BBC One at 7.30pm.

Loganiair passes on the Air Corps torch

The Force is strong with Ross and Blue Rose Code

Islands' athletic success

Fifty years of ups and downs noted in 2016 anniversary year

Relegation threat over SYRFC

Stations to be used as communication emergency hubs

Postcards delivered via St Kilda Mailboat

Semi final date for Lewis and Harris FC

Scottish Apprenticeship Week

Jock Mackay Cup - semi final update