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Ferry redeployment cuts capacity on Mallaig–Armadale route until early August
By Jamie McDonald Ferry redeployment cuts capacity on Mallaig–Armadale route until early August Ferry services between Mallaig and Armadale will operate with reduced capacity until at least 6 August after CalMac redeployed MV Loch Bhrusda to cover a vessel breakdown elsewhere in the network. The move follows the withdrawal of MV Loch Portain from the […]
MV Coruisk returns to Mallaig-Armadale route
By Jamie McDonald MV Coruisk returns to Mallaig-Armadale route Communities in South Skye and the mainland have welcomed the return of the MV Coruisk after weeks of disruption. Radio Skye reported last week on the impact the reduction in service has had on the local economy. It follows the MV Isle of Arran’s return to […]
Community anger over Mallaig-Armadale ferry service
By Jamie McDonald Concerns raised over reduced Mallaig-Armadale ferry service Locals on both sides of the Sound of Sleat say a reduction in ferry services between Mallaig and Armadale could have a major impact on local businesses and residents in the coming weeks. Mallaig Community Council has written to ferry operator CalMac expressing concern about […]
LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 1
Strike action warning from Unite union Highland Council staff working in waste and cleaning services will strike for eight days in August if a pay deal is not reached. Unite the union has announced the impending strike action involving waste workers, street cleaners and recycling centre operatives. If a pay deal is not reached before […]
LOCAL NEWS JULY 29
Restrictions at Broadford Hospital following confirmed COVID-19 cases NHS Highland is asking members of the public to only visit Broadford Hospital if absolutely necessary following a number of cases of Covid 19 inside the hospital. The health board made the announcement on Sunday evening, describing it as a decision that has not been made lightly. […]
LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 28 2023
Re-opening of Uig Harbour hit by delay The re-opening of Uig Harbour is set to be delayed by five days due to outstanding critical works at the Skye port. The Highland Council announced today – Tuesday 28th November – that the harbour will reopen on Saturday 16th December rather than the scheduled date of Monday […]
LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 17 2023
Campaign for Gaza ceasefire “not over” says Blackford Skye and Lochalsh’s MP Ian Blackford has the campaign to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza is not over despite the defeat of a motion by the SNP in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Fifty six Labour MPs defied the party whip and voted for the SNP […]
LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 20 2023
Broadford and Strath community bodies back calls for wind farm inquiry The Broadford and Strath’s community council and community company have released a join statement calling for the Scottish Government to listen to the people of Skye before determining the future of wind farm developments on the island. At present there are proposals from myriad […]
LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 16 2023
Concerns raised as essential signage blocked from view Concerns have been raised in Sleat over the obstruction of essential signage due to overgrown vegetation. The Sleat Community Council have reported the issue to the Highland Council three times. It affects the 20 mph flashing warning signs that slow traffic during school opening hours at Bun […]
LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 10 2023
MSP intervenes in Raasay freight service discussions Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes has secured more time for discussions on small freight delivery on the Sconser to Raasay ferry route in an 11th hour intervention to find a workable solution for the community of Raasay. With less than a fortnight’s notice and during the […]