Saddling up for electric bike project in Kyle
An initiative based in Kyle is offering free trials of electric bikes to people with long-term health conditions. Kyle community e-bikes is part of the Let’s Get On With It…
An initiative based in Kyle is offering free trials of electric bikes to people with long-term health conditions. Kyle community e-bikes is part of the Let’s Get On With It…
Two young friends from south Skye have set themselves the task of running a marathon at the end of January to raise money for a cause close to their hearts.…
Local surgeries across Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross remained tight-lipped this week over the roll-out of the coronavirus vaccine for those aged 80 and over. The Free Press contacted surgeries…
A renal dialysis patient from Lochalsh was “absolutely delighted” this week to travel to hospital on Skye for treatment rather than Inverness. For three years Jean MacIntosh from Inverinate has…
The deaths of two sheep on Skye has sparked a theory that a mysterious big cat roaming the south of the island may be responsible. Jane Mackay Lynch lives next…
A group of volunteers are aiming to tackle the problem of littering on Skye by charting the nature and quantity of waste found across the island. Skye Lockdown Litterpick was…
• Ex Highland Council leader wants taxes to fund affordable housing Former Highland Council leader Dr Michael Foxley has urged the current administration to take action on the “corrosive negative…
“I’m a vegetarian myself,” said the wizened old worthie. Politeness only permitted the quizzical rise of an eyebrow. This was someone of similar background and — dare I say —…
Covid-19 emergency support group Skye Community Response has urged those in need to get in touch following the tightening of restrictions announced by the Scottish Government this week. SCR chair…
Stornoway trio Peat & Diesel enjoyed a rapid rise to stardom, but just as they were about to embark on a sell-out tour Covid-19 struck. SARA BAIN caught up with…