Stornoway

Isles council selling £456,000 bin lorry it has hardly used

The vehicle was taken out of service due to a fault and the supplier has gone into administration.

Better weekend and evening services are among improvements they want to see, according to a consultation.

Stickers in the vehicles' cabs will let passengers know if their drivers speak Gaelic.

Western Isles councillors are divided over the long-term future of the facility in Stornoway.

Since a surcharge was introduced on single-use cups there has been a 94% drop in usage.

Three officers are receiving tuition and the training has been offered to others based in the Western Isles.

First Minister John Swinney previously said 15 June should be designated as a national bank holiday.

Fara, Colin Macleod and Mànran have also been announced for the event in July.

NHS Western Isles says staff have reported being threatened and physically assaulted.

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