A new sound for Skye and Lochalsh as Cuillin FM sets its dial to Radio Skye
For the last few months, Skye and Lochalsh’s local radio station Cuillin FM has been undergoing a major rebrand and tonight it will relaunch itself as Radio Skye. At 8…
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Home Farm farce: “beyond shambolic” communication leaves families no closer to care report findings
Families impacted by the coronavirus tragedy at Home Farm nursing home on Skye face a lengthy wait to access a damning care report despite being told to expect “upsetting” findings…
The Skye’s The Limit fundraising sum soars beyond £23,000-mark
A fundraising event on Skye where participants walked, ran or cycled as many miles as they could in June has raised more than £23,000 for Skye Community Response. The Skye’s…
Home Farm families told to anticipate “upsetting” care report findings
A damning report into the care being provided at the Isle of Skye’s Home Farm nursing home is expected to be published later this week. Relatives of residents at the…
Food poverty crisis: “huge spike” in Skye and Lochalsh foodbank need amid Covid-19 impact
The demand for food parcels across Skye and Lochalsh in the first six months of 2020 has outstripped the whole of 2019, according to the chairperson of the community foodbank.…
Skye tourism: Survey results show vast majority of businesses to reopen after lockdown
The vast majority of Skye’s tourism and hospitality businesses, including 100 per cent of hotels and 90 per cent of self-catering establishments are set to reopen this summer once lockdown…
Ian Blackford MP claims Home Farm hearing has “paved the way” for NHS ownership
Ian Blackford MP has claimed that the latest ruling in the court hearing concerning the management of Home Farm nursing home on Skye has “paved the way” for the transfer…
Home Farm operators given three weeks to provide “answers” on future of nursing home
The coronavirus-stricken Home Farm nursing home on Skye could stay in the hands of private operators HC-One if a comprehensive plan can eliminate fears over “managerial deficiencies” a Sheriff has…
Skye councillor calls for calm amid fears over lockdown breaches
Skye councillor John Gordon has this week urged island constituents to alert the police to any suspected lockdown breaches rather than taking matters into their own hands. Councillor Gordon’s comments…
Highland MSPs attack Government over lack of Covid testing and “abysmal” care home guidance
Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant has criticised the Scottish health secretary for what she describes as “absolutely abysmal guidance” for care homes on end of life visits during the…