Election Trails and Tales from the Western Isles
A Stornoway diary reveals the unique politics of the Western Isles, from Reform candidate Malcolm McTaggart's tragic past to SNP leader John Swinney's campaign visit.
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Swinney: Iran Ceasefire Deal a Chance to 'Step Back from Brink'
First Minister John Swinney welcomed the Iran ceasefire deal as an opportunity for lasting peace but urged the UK Government to address cost-of-living pressures from the conflict.
Swinney Confronted on Israel Boycott During Western Isles Visit
First Minister John Swinney's interview was interrupted by a woman urging him to boycott Israel, leading to a tense exchange about Scottish independence and foreign policy.
Sarwar: Central Belt Transport Issues Would Be National Scandal
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pledges to create a new ferries agency during Stornoway visit, comparing ferry disruption to potential central belt transport crisis.
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Labour pledges ferry system overhaul with key merger
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar announces plans to merge CalMac and CMAL to cut bureaucracy and modernise the ageing fleet, citing soaring cancellations.
Labour Vows Ferry Merger to Fix Scotland's Island Transport Crisis
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar announces plan to merge CalMac and CMAL, citing doubled cancellations and a 'ferry fiasco' under the SNP ahead of May's election.
Empty Playgrounds: Scotland's Changing Childhood Culture
A Lewis village's unused multi-use games area sparks reflection on how childhood has transformed from outdoor play to digital immersion under decades of social change.
NHS Funds Electric Golf Trolleys for Elderly Scots
NHS Western Isles provides £20,000 for battery-powered trolleys at Stornoway Golf Club, aiming to make golf more accessible for older players and improve their health and wellbeing.
Lewis's WWII Losses Debunk Phoney War Myth
A personal reflection on how the Isle of Lewis experienced no 'Phoney War' during WWII, with devastating losses that left generations without fathers and created lasting community trauma.
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NHS Scotland Pilots Body Cameras for Staff Amid Hospital Violence
NHS staff at Western Isles Hospital are trialling body-worn cameras to combat increasing violence, marking a first for Scottish healthcare workers.
Traitors Winner's Accent Sparks Political Voice Debate
Stephen Libby's Stornoway accent helped him win The Traitors alongside Rachel Duffy, sparking analysis of how regional voices influence perception in politics and media across the UK.
Traitors Winner Stephen Libby Celebrated in Outer Hebrides
Stephen Libby, winner of BBC's The Traitors, receives a hero's welcome on the Isle of Lewis as locals celebrate his victory with co-conspirator Rachel Duffy.
1970s Celebrity Cookbook Exposes Britain's Food History
A rediscovered 1970s celebrity cookbook reveals Britain's bizarre culinary era of tinned foods and elaborate dinner parties. Discover how our national palate evolved from post-war rationing to modern cuisine.
Entry fee announced for Calanais Standing Stones
A new tourist fee is being introduced at the Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis to fund conservation and enhance visitor experience. Find out how this impacts your visit.
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