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Starmer announced £53m to help heating oil customers
By Jamie McDonald The UK Government has announced £53 million in support for vulnerable households relying on heating oil. It comes as the price of oil has spiked amid the conflict in the Middle East. Some customers in Skye and Lochalsh have reported the cost of filling up an oil tank has doubled in recent […]
Salmon farmers back call for inquiry into wild salmon decline
By Jamie McDonald Scotland’s salmon farmers have backed calls for a Holyrood inquiry into the decline of wild salmon. The chief executive of Salmon Scotland, Tavish Scott, says MSPs should investigate how the species is managed and the environmental pressures it faces. The call follows evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Scottish Parliament Rural Affairs and […]
Heating oil costs soar for Skye households
By Jamie McDonald Rural MPs meeting Treasury officials as pressure grows for support for heating oil customers Heating oil prices have more than doubled for some households in Skye and Lochalsh in the space of a week. Suppliers that were charging around 60 pence per litre are now quoting prices of up to […]
Young Skye rugby player to walk out with Scotland team at Murrayfield
By Jamie McDonald Skye rugby youngster set for Murrayfield dream A young rugby player from Portree will walk out with Scotland when they take on France in the Six Nations on Saturday. Eight-year-old Archie Morrison, who plays for Skye Rugby, was chosen through a ballot after being nominated by club President Kelly Bow. The opportunity […]
Council tax rise of 7% confirmed
By Jamie McDonald Highland councillors have voted to put up council tax by 7%. The rise will come into effect from 1 April. It means the average annual cost for a band D property will rise by more than £100 from £1,634 to £1,527. The local authority says 5% of the hike will go towards […]
Oyster conservation project underway at Loch Harport
By Jamie McDonald A project aimed at protecting and preserving native oysters in Loch Harport is underway. Marine restoration charity Seawilding has teamed up with Talisker Distillery to monitor oyster populations and improve habitats in the waters beside the distillery. Volunteers gathered on the shore on Wednesday 4 March to carry out the first oyster […]
New Skye Camanachd skipper backs squad ahead of tough opener
By Jamie McDonald Skye Camanachd’s season gets underway on Saturday with a trip to The Dell to face Kingussie. The Pairc nan Laoch side are hoping to build on last year’s fifth place finish in the MOWI Premiership. This year marks Ryan Harrison’s first season as captain. It’s the fullback’s third year at the club […]
Skye Camanachd Ladies to open season against champions Lochaber
By Jamie McDonald Skye Camanachd Ladies begin their new campaign this Sunday with a tough opening fixture away to reigning league champions Lochaber. The 1pm throw-up in Spean Bridge will be an early test for the Skye side as they look to build on recent seasons where they have consistently challenged at the top end […]
Highland Council spends £486k on new website
By Jamie McDonald Highland Council has spent £486,627 on its new website, with ongoing annual running costs of more than £29,000 The local authority said the build cost covered external suppliers, implementation and extra staffing. The first phase of the redesigned site went live last week. The council says it offers better accessibility and works […]
Skye man who lost his wife to host men’s bereavement group
A local man is encouraging people to talk openly about grief. Alan Mackenzie lost his wife, Megan, last year. He’s holding an informal meeting for men who have lost a partner at Gasta in Portree on Saturday 28 February. Alan’s been telling Radio Skye's Jamie McDonald why he felt the need to speak up. You […]