Comhairle nan Eilean Siar17 hrs agoTunnels or bridges could complete isles road networkComhairle nan Eilean Siar says it supports the idea of fixed links over the sounds of Barra and Harris.17 hrs ago18 hrs agoIsland taxi drivers encouraged to speak GaelicTaxis in Lewis and Harris will have signs encouraging speakers of the language to "use it or lose it".18 hrs ago2 days agoNew skatepark constructed on the Isle of LewisNHS Western Isles helped fund the project for the health and wellbeing benefits it could bring children.2 days ago8 days agoWestern Isles Council facing a budget gap of £4.1mComhairle nan Eilean Siar says it might have to increase council tax or use its reserves to plug the hole.8 days ago14 Jan 2026Major contract awarded for SSEN's Lewis HubThe hub is part of plans for a sub-sea cable to deliver power from Western Isles wind farms to the mainland.14 Jan 202624 Dec 2025Mobile masts upgraded to boost 4G in rural ScotlandSites right across the country receive the upgrade aimed at helping boost investment and employment.24 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Airspace approved for use by Western Isles spaceportSpaceport-1 is a project being developed by local authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.19 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Bakkafrost to appeal decision refusing fish farm off LewisThere are concerns about an impact on fishing grounds, but the company says this would be 'negligible'.16 Dec 202511 Dec 2025New chief executive for Comhairle nan Eilean SiarMartin Joyce has been appointed to the role at the Western Isles local authority.11 Dec 2025...
