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LOCAL NEWS JUNE 30 2023
Runrig drummer to lead special 50 years celebrations at trad event Runrig drummer Iain Bayne is set to be join by an array of trad stars to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic band at the Hoolie in the Hydro event. Scotland’s biggest night of traditional music, Hoolie in the Hydro will return to […]
LOCAL NEWS JUNE 29 2023
Scottish Goverment “hindering” new Skye school build Skye and Raasay Councillor Ruraidh Stewart accused the Scottish Goverment of hindering the construction of new primary school for Broadford and said there is no further room for delay on the project. At present, the Highland Council is not able to precede with its current plans, or […]
LOCAL NEWS JUNE 28 2023
Kyle RNLI reflects on inshore lifeboats millstone The RNLI is this year celebrating 60 years of its lifesaving Inshore lifeboats. The charity’s inshore lifeboats have more than 30,000 lives across the past six decades The Kyle lifeboat formed in 1995, and has been served by three Class B lifeboats, including the Spirit of Fred Olsen […]
LOCAL NEWS 20 APRIL 2023
MSP Grant to quiz First Minister on unprecedented ferry disruption Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant is set to quiz First Minister Humza Yousaf today over disruption to the ferry network across the two regions. Ms Grant has lodged a question for Mr Yousaf at this afternoon session of First Minister’s Questions – asking what […]
LOCAL NEWS 19TH APRIL 2023
Rural Delivery Plan unveiled in new government strategy Deputy First Minister, Shona Robison has committed to publishing a Rural Delivery Plan by 2026 as part of the Scottish Government’s new vision for the country. On Tuesday, First Minister Humza Yousaf set out his strategy: Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership – A fresh start during […]
LOCAL NEWS 18 APRIL 2023
Bòrd Na Gàidhlig express serious concerns over HPMA plans Scotland’s principal body for Gaelic language and culture has cited serious concerns over the proposed plans to introduce Highly Protected Marine Areas. The Scottish Goverment consultation on its plans to introduce Highly Protected Marine Areas by 2026 closed on Monday 17th April. Scotland’s current MPA network […]
LOCAL NEWS 29 MARCH 2023
Skye Triangle ferry halted by technical issues All sailings between Uig, Lochmaddy and Tarbert have been cancelled today (Wednesday) due to ongoing technical issues. A spokesperson for CalMac told Radio Skye: “Due to an ongoing technical issue as a result of an overheating electrical component resulting in smoke in the engine room, MV Hebrides (pictured) […]