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Ferries Review runs into stormy waters


Published on Jul 29, 2010

CONNECTIONS to the mainland from nearby islands came under fire at a public meeting held in Oban.


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Lewisman breaks records at North Uist Games


Published on Jul 29, 2010

Lewisman breaks records at North Uist Games

NORTH Uist Games committee came in for plaudits as islanders and visitors praised this year’s games as ‘very busy with lots going on, and very well organised.’ For more images click here.


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Uists   invaded by charity cyclists


Published on Jul 22, 2010

Uists   invaded by charity cyclists

The Outer Hebrides are a popular destination for cyclists, but never have the North Uist single track roads been travelled by quite so many two-wheelers at once.
In a unique ‘tour de Uist’, 122 cyclists, aged eight to 68, disembarked from the ferry at Lochmaddy to the sound of the pipes, collected their bikes from a large lorry and trailer and headed off in driving rain for a 120 mile ride down the Uists to Barra.


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CalMac hit by more engine woe


Published on Jul 21, 2010

CalMac hit by more engine woe

DISRUPTION to Hebridean ferry services could continue into August after complications arose with repairs to the MV Clansman.


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Calmac ferry sailings suffer after engine failure


Published on Jul 01, 2010

Disruption to Caledonian MacBrayne's Hebridean ferry services will continue at least until the end of July after the MV Clansman's engine failed.


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Concern over hill fire risk


Published on Jun 17, 2010

Hills and moors in the Western Isles face a serious fire risk because so few stock remain to keep vegetation in check.


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Meet the General Election candidates for the West Highlands


Published on Apr 29, 2010

Find out who the 19 General Election candidates are in Argyll and Bute; Ross, Skye and Lochaber and Na h-Eileanan an Iar and what they stand for. This time there are seven candidates in Argyll and Bute and Ross, Skye and Lochaber and five in Na h-Eileanan an Iar.


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Benbecula hosts young people’s conference


Published on Apr 22, 2010

Young people from the Uists and Barra gathered in Benbecula at a conference to share their thoughts on island life and learn more about the opportunities locally for them.


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Hebridean praised for Oban flight takeover


Published on Apr 15, 2010

Hebridean praised for Oban flight takeover

THE SPEED with which Hebridean Air Services was able to take over the running of flights from Oban Airport has been described as ‘remarkable’ by an Argyll councillor.


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