Body recovered on Lewis
The body of Lewis schoolgirl Hannah Mackenzie was found last Friday evening, the day after she was reported missing. The 17-year-old from Gravir disappeared on Thursday 16th August at around…
Author: Michael Russell
Missing teenager – Hannah Mackenzie
Officers from Police Scotland are seeking the assistance of the public in an effort to trace a 17-year-old girl missing from the Stornoway area. Hannah Mackenzie from Gravir on Lewis…
Uig regeneration – council to consult
Highland Council are to consult on a development brief for Uig in north Skye, which is designed to transform the area over the next 20 years. A key part of…
Skye women’s Grenfell swim in aid of Firefighters Charity
Six Skye women braved strong currents and winds this week to swim from the neighbouring island of Scalpay to raise money for the Firefighters Charity. Yvonne Mendy-Harrison – who…
Mundell criticises “Inverness-centric” city region deal
The UK Government are withholding consent for a city region deal for Tayside because of lessons learned about the “Inverness-centric” nature of the Highland deal, the Secretary of State for…
Comhairle must replace Barra housing site
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar must replace land they gave away for housing in Castlebay, Barra, because it was meant to be kept in perpetuity for recreational use. Last month, Housing…
Plockton Hotel wins regional pub of the year.
The Plockton Hotel has been named as the Regional Pub of the Year (North West Scotland) at this year’s National Pub and Bar Awards, which were presented recently at the…