Poignant image of Commando Memorial taken ahead of VE Day anniversary
The monument was designed by Scott Sutherland and unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Motherand.
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Government action at home and abroad helps cope with Covid
The UK Government has been working round the clock to help people through Coronavirus at home and abroad. The armed forces have been helping out across the UK building emergency hospitals, delivering vital supplies and much more.
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CalMac in weekend warning to ‘stay away from the islands’
With good weather forecast this weekend and the relaxing of some lockdown rules, CalMac expects an increase in people trying to travel, particularly to islands in the Clyde.
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Western Isles firefighter mum creates fire safety video with help of young stars
Watch Commander Danielle MacGillivray, from Benbecula, set a task for her son Peter, eight, and other children of family friends, each undertaking a series of simple safety measures.
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Highland Council: ‘Too early to say what return to school will look like’
Highland Council’s Education Committee Chair, Councillor John Finlayson said the return to workplace and schools for education staff will have to be undertaken carefully and gradually.
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Lewis-based trust launches new meals and befriending service
A flyer informing households of the service has been produced and will drop through every letterbox in the Point and Sandwick area.
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£350,000 in overnight essential resurfacing works on A82 and A83
The overnight projects are expected to take 10 nights to complete.
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Fort parking officers Rick and Nick now on the virus beat
Even in the short period until lockdown the pair were already becoming known in the town for the their friendly, understanding and helpful attitude to motorists.
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NHS Highland ‘stands four-square’ behind bullying victims
NHS Highland Chair, Professor Boyd Robertson said: ‘We have been unequivocal in our support of those who have experienced bullying and harassment.’
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Kilmallie council hears concerns over tourism surge after lockdown
At this week’s meeting of Kilmallie Community Council – held on Monday night virtually via the online video conferencing platform Zoom – members heard that the tourism industry was looking towards a mid-July or beginning of August restart.