LOCAL NEWS JULY 21 2023

Fifty-year-old woman in serious condition after Elgol fall

A 50-year-old woman is in a serious condition after falling from a cliff in the Elgol area.

Police Scotland told Radio Skye that it received a report around 3.35pm on Thursday afternoon that a woman had fallen from a cliff in the Elgol area.

The Skye Mountain Rescue Team and coastguard rescue teams from Portree and Dunvegan, the Scottish Ambulance Service, Helimed were also involved in the multi-agency agency operation.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said that the 50-year-old was taken by air ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where she remains in a serious condition.

Coca Cola tops brand products pollution across Scotland

Environmental charity Surfers Against Sewage has published a new report highlighting the top 12 companies whose product comprise 70 per cent of plastic pollution in Scotland.

Collected by citizen scientists, the brand audit report found that Coca Cola’s plastic products topped the pollution list, with McDonald’s and Nestle taking second and third place.

The report which based on 39 audits conducted in Scotland, with 3,457 polluting items found.

Emily Johns, (pictured below) lives in south Skye and is part of the Skye Beach Cleans group.

Speaking to Radio Skye today about the survey, she said that Coca Cola has taken steps to tackle pollution by changing its bottles so the caps are attached to the bottles.

Surfers Against Sewage is urging the government to introduce an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers of all sizes and materials, including glass as soon as possible.

The government has delayed plans for a Deposit Return Scheme until 2025.

The survey comes ahead of a joint project between Skye Beach Cleans and Loughborough University comparing present-day litter across the island’s beach with a pioneering study carried in 1972.

The project begins on Elgol beach this Sunday (23rd July).

Former Rangers defender to star in Skye charity football match

Former Ranger star Marvin Andrews is set to return to Skye next weekend to feature in a special charity match in aid of Maggies.

Marvin Andrews made 53 appearances for Rangers helping them to win the Scottish Premier League title and the Scottish League Cup, he also represent Trinidad and Tobago in their debut World Cup Finals in 2006.

The defender will play in a the June McCaherty Memorial Shield.

The match will be contested between Portree Juniors and a Juniors Legends side at Portree High School Astro Turf at 2pm on Saturday 29th July.

The match is in memory of the June McCaherty, the late wife of the former Portree Juniors manager Phil McCaherty.

Marvin Andrews pictured with Radio Skye’s studio manager Suzy Lee and chairman of the station Heckie Cormack during a visit to the island in May 2023.

Lucky2BHere’s work recognised with People Postcode Lottery award.

The People’s Postcode Lottery have chosen Skye-based charity Lucky2BHere to receive an award in recognition of the outstanding work it is delivering across the country.

Lucky2BHere founder Ross Cowie said he was delighted to receive a cheque of £2,000, which will support the charity’s work in saving lives, improving lives, and in education.

Ross Cowie (pictured below) quipped that he was only in the photo because of his good looks and went on praise the efforts of the many people who have made Lucky2BHere a success.

Shiel to take on Kingussie amid Skye call-off drama

Kinlochshiel are set to face Kingussie on Saturday in the Mowi Premiership this weekend in what will be the reigning champions first match since they were penalised for a call-off against Skye.

On Wednesday evening, the Camanachd Association informed the reigning Kingussie that they would be deducted two points for the call-off.

The grand slam winners are contesting the decision by appeal.

Kinlochshiel finished as runners-up to Kingussie in the Premiership last season.

Duncan MacLeod (pictured) and co will be aiming to add Kingussie’s woes with a win over the champions.

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