1971: Island parenting website launched

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Bosom buddies — members of the Lewis and Harris breastfeeding group

An eye-catching and informative new website aimed at parents and parents-to-be has been launched by NHS Western Isles.

The ParentingWI site offers a wide range of useful and topical information. This includes information and support from the early stages of pregnancy, to the birthing process, babyhood, toddlerhood, childhood and beyond.
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1971: Skye ambulance staff endure "unbelievable" work conditions

Working practices for ambulance technicians on Skye could well be among the worst in Scotland, the GMB union said this week.

Following a meeting in Inverness, the union have stepped up their campaign to abolish the practice of working 12 hours on call every day for a week, on top of a scheduled 12-hour shift.
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1971: Portree Co-op staff's fundraising drive

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Staff at the Portree Co-op are pictured with local RNLI members as they began a 90-day fundraising drive for the charity. To launch the event staff wore their wellies to work as part of the RNLI’s SOS fundraising day. Co-op staff across the UK are aiming to raise £90,000 during the fundraising drive for the lifeboat service.

 
Also making the pages of this week's West Highland Free Press
  • Greenspace research unit up for award
  • Uist centre to create four new jobs
  • Council were told of range threat
  • Concern for hostel plan for former Broadford care home
  • Row over proposed Stornoway harbour infill
  • Scheduled seaplane service requires second aircraft
  • Dornie premiere for lcoal schoolchildren's films

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