The Scottish government has offered funding for a study into establishing a school in Stornoway.

But volunteers say the effort to trace Aleksandr Benga on Lewis did narrow the search area.

Aleksandr Benga was last seen in the grounds of Stornoway's Lews Castle on 19 November.

For some patients in the Western Isles flying to Glasgow would be easier than long journeys to Stornoway.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar says it has written to the Scottish government to ask for more funding.

Landings near the Hebrides' largest hospital were suspended as part of a UK-wide safety review.

A Spanish company's takeover of the Belfast-based shipbuilder has secured 350 Scottish jobs.

A watchdog says it has raised significant concerns about the situation at Western Isles Hospital.