Health chief apologises for lack of tests as Western Isles hit by worst outbreak since covid began
NHS Western Isles recorded its highest number of daily Covid cases since the start of the pandemic on Thursday
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Strike plans suspended in Western Isles’ air traffic dispute
Progress in talks on air traffic control jobs at Highlands and Islands Airports
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£475k investment for Western Isles
The Island Communities Fund is designed to support employment, community resilience and health and wellbeing in Island communities.
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Historic first for UK as commercial rocket launch takes place in Outer Hebrides
Roddie MacKay, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, said the Spaceport 1 project presented a significant economic opportunity for the Outer Hebrides.
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Mapping climate change at Liniclate Library
The mapping project is available for all at Liniclate Library until the end of September 2021, while the project will be launched via the Mobile Library service in Uist at the start of September.
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Strike action to affect Loganair flights at six airports
All customers on affected flights were due to receive an e-mail from Loganair on Tuesday of this week setting out these options and providing the link to manage their booking on-line via the Loganair website.
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Children rescued by surfer off Benbecula coast
Police Scotland are appealing for help to trace the member of the public who assisted the girls who got themselves into difficulty at Culla Bay, Benbecula on Monday.
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Under the sea to Skye: tunnel link is no April Fool
Several councillors have apparently expressed a wish for inclusion of reference to a Benbecula to Skye fixed link in the next Local Transport Strategy.
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National Piping Centre celebrates Duncan Johnstone and his music
As an extraordinary piper, teacher and composer, Duncan not only taught many of the top pipers of today, but his work also continues to capture the attention of many other musicians across the traditional music scene.
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Police appeal for information about fire
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portree police on 101 quoting incident no 1,442 of February 12.