Young carers initiative nets generous donation
Pointers Youth Centre have senior carers groups in Lewis and Harris for secondary aged young people and also run a junior young carers group which meets monthly for primary 4 to 7 carers.
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TV cameras focus in on young Harris crofter, Lena MacKenzie
Lena – An Croitear Òg (Lena – the Young Crofter), is produced by Stornoway-based independent MacTV, and is their first film in a prestigious scheme overseen by the European Broadcasting Union.
Lochaber
SSEN to proceed with replacement cable between Skye and Harris
The decision to proceed with the replacement 33kV also avoids up to 200,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from the back-up stations during the timescale projected for larger cable option.
Lochaber
Lewis and Harris Sports Council crowned council of the year
Councillor Charlie Nicolson, CNES representative on the Lewis and Harris Sports Council called it an excellent achievement.
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Birthday honours for islanders
From Harris Morag Munro and Angus MacLean received an MBE ((Member of the Order of the British Empire) and BEM (Medallists of the Order of the British Empire) respectively while Patricia Mary Walsh from Skye also received an MBE.
Lochaber
Convener pays tribute to Western Isles councillor
Councillor Finlay Cunningham is stepping down as a Councillor after three years in the role.
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Harris resident shares 97th birthday celebrations with VE Day anniversary
Donald Morrison celebrated his 97th birthday on Friday, sharing his special day with Victory in Europe Day.
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Harris distillery donates alcohol for hand sanitiser production
The Isle of Harris Distillery has provided high-strength alcohol from the spirit-making process to a number of local businesses to act as a key ingredient in the production of much-needed hand sanitiser during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lochaber
Lewis and Harris winter piping programme hailed as ‘fantastic’
Star piper Glenn Brow is coming to Stornoway next week for the Lewis and Harris Piping Society’s second winter recital and workshop.