LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 22
Written by MartyM on 22 October 2024
Damage on Uig pier after Storm Ashley
Highland Council officials are assessing damage to Uig pier following high winds caused by Storm Ashley.
The damage is related to the new walkway shelter which has been installed along the length of the pier in recent months.
The Uig – Tarbert – Lochmaddy ferry MV Hebrides initially started sailing on a diverted course to Ullapool on Monday, as it was unclear if safe berthing could take place due to the damage and associated debris. However, ferry services resumed from Uig later that morning.
A Highland Council spokesperson said:
“The new walkway shelter has sustained damage during Storm Ashley. Our contractor is cleaning up the damage and officers are assessing the situation.”
Winds of 90mph were detected at several weather stations on Skye as Storm Ashley made her presence known across Skye and Lochalsh.
Blood testing pilot to begin at Raigmore HospitalÂ
NHS Highland will shortly start a pilot project of opt-out blood borne virus testing in the Emergency Department at Raigmore Hospital.
The blood borne viruses (BBVs) that will be tested for are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, and HIV.
The aim of the project is to increase the case finding activity for all three BBVs through an increase in testing.
It is hoped that if more cases can be identified as undiagnosed infections through an increase in testing, this could lead to earlier assessment and treatment for patients, which then leads to better health outcomes.
Help choose the name of new Broadford otter arrival
Members of the public are being asked to help choose the name of a young female otter due to arrive in Broadford.
The International Otter Survival Fund, based in the village, will soon be welcoming a new arrival to the Sanctuary from Banchory in Aberdeenshire, in partnership with the SSPCA.
Team Otter Seaside Park in Canada has come up with a list of potential names for the otter, but the public are being asked to help choose the winner.
The choices are: Yoyo, Taylor, Coco, Blake, Edith, Nallie, Crispie or Snowball.
To cast your vote to help name the soon-to-be Broadford resident, head to the International Otter Survival Fund Facebook page.
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