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Last week in Uist, a high profile Fisheries Conference was organised by the Comhairle and held in Benbecula on the theme, "Future Opportunities for Island Fisheries Communities."

Following a recent restructuring, the first meeting of the Uist Economic Taskforce Working Group took place on Friday 9th March.

Elite athletes from the Outer Hebrides are set to benefit from a scheme designed to support travel costs in the islands.

The Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has paid tribute to former Councillor, Alasdair MacIlwraith, who passed away aged 89 on Saturday 3rd March 2018.

The Comhairle Chamber in Stornoway was packed yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 7th March 2018, for a joint meeting of the Adult Protection Committee, the Child Protection Committee, Public Protection Chief…

A local writer, Tristan ap Rheinallt, has won a national 50-word crime writing competition, which was judged by best-selling crime writer, Sophie Hannah.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Network (SSEN) North of Scotland Resilient Communities Fund is now open for applications. 

The £220,000 fund is available for non-profit making organisations, community…

The supplier event will provide the opportunity for the Comhairle and Hebridean Housing Partnership to engage with the local construction supply chain and provide more information about the investment…

Over the past period there has been some media comment and speculation about the future direction of renewables in the Outer Hebrides. 

Much of this comment has had little regard to the factual position…