Isle of Benbecula10 Dec 2025Fears raised over future of island dental serviceUist is to be left without any permanent dentists early next year after services were centralised.10 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Plan for new Skye to South Uist sub-sea cable progressesThe proposed link would replace an existing 34-year-old power cable.10 Dec 20256 Nov 2025Running of island-based community landlord 'dire'Sealladh na Beinne Mòire says it is addressing issues raised in a specialist review of its governance.6 Nov 202530 Oct 2025Boy seriously injured after being hit by carThe nine-year-old has been flown from the Western Isles to hospital in Glasgow.30 Oct 202527 Sep 2025Hercules the bear brought back to life on the stageThe grizzly bear was raised in a trailer near Dunblane but went on to become a worldwide celebrity.27 Sep 202526 Sep 2025Defence contractor consults workers on job cutsStaff at QinetiQ sites in west Wales and the Western Isles could be affected.26 Sep 202530 Jun 2025Island businesses criticise ferry cancellation fundCommunity leaders say the £4.4m support package is not enough to cover costs of disruption.30 Jun 202527 May 2025Island hospital radiology service revamp completedNHS Western Isles received Scottish government funding for the upgrade at Uist and Barra Hospital.27 May 20251 May 2025New plan to 'eradicate' mink from Outer HebridesMore than 2,000 American mink have been captured since 2001, but some still remain in the islands.1 May 2025...
