Comhairle nan Eilean Siar1 May 2025New plan to 'eradicate' mink from Outer HebridesMore than 2,000 American mink have been captured since 2001, but some still remain in the islands.1 May 2025Science & Environment28 Apr 2025Islanders say they cannot escape mysterious hummingA number of Lewis residents say the 'Hebridean Hum' has disrupted their lives for weeks.28 Apr 2025Highlands & Islands15 Apr 2025Funding for new ferry promised at 'crisis' meetingTransport Secretary Fiona Hyslop says money has been earmarked for another new large ferry for the Western Isles.15 Apr 2025Highlands & Islands25 Feb 2025Orkney's council tax could rise by 15% Orkney is one of three Scottish island authorities making decisions on its rates.25 Feb 2025Scotland5 Feb 2025Study launched into proposed Gaelic secondaryThe Scottish government previously said it would fund the research in the Western Isles.5 Feb 2025Highlands & Islands29 Jan 2025Plan for isles' first Gaelic secondary schoolThe Scottish government has offered funding for a study into establishing a school in Stornoway.29 Jan 2025Highlands & Islands16 Jan 2025Islands council warns of having to find £4m savingsComhairle nan Eilean Siar says it has written to the Scottish government to ask for more funding.16 Jan 2025Highlands & Islands17 Dec 2024Islands council plans to turn rubbish into fuelTonnes of non-recyclable waste collected from Uist and Barra is to be made into a replacement for coal.17 Dec 2024Highlands & Islands4 Oct 2024Damage to tiles shuts Lewis and Harris' biggest poolWestern Isles Council says the pool needs repairs and will be closed all next week.4 Oct 2024...
