The Scottish government previously said it would fund the research in the Western Isles.

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

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

Tonnes of non-recyclable waste collected from Uist and Barra is to be made into a replacement for coal.

Western Isles Council says the pool needs repairs and will be closed all next week.

Western Isles council's IT systems were attacked late last year.

Western Isles Council is to phase in the change which will see lights go off at 22:00.

Local authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar should have issued the bills in the middle of March.