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Council tax rise of 9.5% proposed for the Western Isles
BBC News 17 Feb 2026
Local authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is facing a shortfall of more than £4m in its 2026-27 budget. .
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Call for improvements to Western Isles
BBC News 10 Feb 2026
A study suggests islanders want to see upgrades and better accessibility to some sites. .
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No island is an island? Western Isles tunnel plan revives Channel Tunnel debate
The Scotsman 06 Feb 2026
Being an islander is as much a state of mind as it is about geography or economics ....
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Crown Estate could plug culture funding gap in Western Isles
The Scotsman 06 Feb 2026
Arts organisations in the area were facing a complete cut in culture funding ....
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Tunnel to Western Isles: Vital to stem hemorrhaging population or 'hugely retrograde step'?
The Scotsman 06 Feb 2026
Concerns that a “fixed link” would increase centralisation of public services ....
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Body-worn cameras being trialled at Western Isles Hospital
BBC News 05 Feb 2026
Emergency department staff at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway are trialling use of the equipment. .
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Fugro begins integrated site investigations for SSEN Transmission’s Western Isles power transmission link
Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide 05 Feb 2026
Fugro is undertaking nearshore surveys for SSEN Transmission’s Western ...
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Fugro begins integrated site investigations for SSEN Transmission’s Western Isles power transmission link (Fugro NV)
Public Technologies 05 Feb 2026
The Western ... "We welcome Fugro's progress in delivering nearshore surveys for our Western Isles HVDC Link, which will connect the Western Isles to the GB Transmission network for the first time.
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Prices at council-run Western Isles gyms and pools to rise
BBC News 04 Feb 2026
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar says increases will help plug a hole in its budget. .
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Western Isles to celebrate 40 years of Gaelic medium education
BBC News 02 Feb 2026
GME in the islands started in Breasclete with just four pupils in 1986. .
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Western Isles councillors asked to protect arts from cuts
BBC News 29 Jan 2026
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar sought public views on how it should set its new budget. .
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Watchdog praises Western Isles hospital
BBC News 22 Jan 2026
Healthcare inspectors say staff are providing .
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Western Isles Council facing a budget gap of £4.1m
BBC News 21 Jan 2026
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar says it might have to increase council tax or use its reserves to plug the hole. .
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