Isle of Lewis13 hrs agoCouncillors back plans for new homes on former RAF siteThe project on land near Stornoway Airport could see 94 houses built in phases.13 hrs ago2 days agoIsles council selling £456,000 bin lorry it has hardly usedThe vehicle was taken out of service due to a fault and the supplier has gone into administration.2 days ago23 Mar 2026Two men arrested and charged after guga hunt protestIt comes after a protest staged on the roof of NatureScot's headquarters in Inverness.23 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Activists scale NatureScot HQ in guga hunt protestNatureScot has closed its offices for staff safety after protesters occupied the building's roof.20 Mar 202618 Mar 2026Lewis and Harris bus users call for improved servicesBetter weekend and evening services are among improvements they want to see, according to a consultation.18 Mar 202617 Mar 2026St Kilda visitor centre plans need millions of pounds in fundingCosts of the long-running project have risen from about £6m to more than £10m.17 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Apprentices training hub proposed for Arnish in LewisOwner Navantia UK proposes training welders and platers at the site.10 Mar 20266 Mar 2026Pilot whale's difficult birth may have triggered mass strandingMore than 50 of the mammals, a large species of dolphin, got into difficulty in Lewis in 2023.6 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Apprentices sought for yards in Arnish and MethilApprentices will be offered the chance to specialise in electrical engineering, fabrication and welding.3 Mar 2026...
