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  • MacMillan Spirits

    MacMillan Spirits

    New Benbecula Distillery works underway Construction has begun on a new distillery in Benbecula, adding a range of exciting spirits…

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  • Crofters’ views sought

    Agricultural bill consultation Scottish Government proposals for a new Agricultural Bill are open for consultation. The new Bill is expected…

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  • Breaking the taboo

    Breaking the taboo

    Foodbank call to ‘keep the conversation going’ The continuing cost of living crisis is showing itself in the increased numbers…

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  • Opinion

    Opinion

    Gordon Young, Head Teacher Lionacleit School On the 23rd May 2001 Tony Blair (in his publishing of the Labour party…

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  • No power to the people

    No power to the people

    Uist’s grid connection at risk as Ofgem push back on sub sea cable replacement Local renewable energy producers have raised…

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  • Uig pier proposals

    Uig pier proposals

    Temporary reprieve on the cards for Lochmaddy ferry service Hopes have been raised that the closure of Uig Pier will…

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  • Fuelflation

    Fuelflation

    Uist fuel poverty figures soar as energy prices rise by 80% Stories about the rising cost of fuel have been…

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  • Deer count

    Deer count

    South Uist helicopter survey Community landlord Storas Uibhist has commissioned a helicopter count of all deer on the 93,000 acres…

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  • UHI Merger

    UHI Merger

    Consultation launched The University of the Highlands & Islands has launched a public consultation on its proposals to merge the…

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  • Remarkable visitors

    Remarkable visitors

    Risso’s dolphins in the Sound of Eriskay On Thursday, 11th August three dolphins were observed swimming around on the east…

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  • Kinder working

    Kinder working

    Easier appointments for patients with dementia The issues surrounding access to GP services for people with dementia will soon be…

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  • Uist Wind milestone

    Uist Wind milestone

    Third anniversary marks early loan repayment This summer marked an important anniversary for North Uist’s community owned renewables project.UistWind successfully…

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  • Reflections

    Surely the Lord is in this place! Summertime sees our islands teeming with tourists again. As hospitality and tourism are…

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  • What’s on

    Islands Galore Saturday 13th AugustLochboisdale harbourBoat trips – Skiffs – Live music and dancingPiping – Flora MacDonald celebration – Licensed…

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