MP welcomes drop in Isles unemployment
Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil MP has welcomed newly published statistics which show the Western Isles’ local economy has helped to secure an increase in employment and reduction in unemployment.
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‘Safe in the Home’ project launched
Families in the Western Isles are being given the opportunity to secure essential home safety equipment as part of a special scheme.
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OHCG ‘deeply concerned’ about report delay
The Outer Hebrides Commerce Group have written to Transport Minister Keith Brown expressing concern at the “unnecessary delay” in publishing the MVA report looking into the effects of RET for commercial vehicles.
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update Ferry repairs
Pending successful repairs to MV Hebrides the following timetable will operate on the Uig-Lochmaddy-Tarbert service today (Monday 15th).
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Leverburgh RNLI lifeboat station officially on the map
The RNLI’s lifeboat station in Leverburgh in the Hebrides is to become permanent following a successful trial, the charity announces today (Thursday 11th April).
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MP urges protection of West Coast fishing jobs
Western Isles SNP MP, Angus MacNeil has urged fisheries Minister Richard Lochhead, to ensure fishermen on the West Coast who have been fishing in a sustainable manner are not penalised by measures introduced to ameliorate the impact of huge boats on last year’s fishing grounds.
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