Isle of Barra5 days agoIsland businesses hit by ferry disruption to share £3m support package CalMac's west coast ferry network was badly disrupted by breakdowns earlier this year.5 days ago31 Jul 2026TikToker faces police probe over secret filming using 'smart glasses'The "content maker" published videos of encounters with young women and a female Sikh shop worker where he talked of a plot to "breed out the white race". 31 Jul 202629 Jul 2026Five islands secure funds towards carbon neutral projectsRaasay, Islay, Hoy, Great Cumbrae and Barra could reduce their carbon emissions to zero by 2040.29 Jul 202623 Jun 2026Planning consent for Barra's new St Barr statueThe statue dedicated to a 6th Century Irish saint is falling apart.23 Jun 202622 May 2026Vandals damage protected sea bird site in BarraPolice say the offenders could face jail after fences and signs at a little terns nest site were destroyed.22 May 202625 Feb 2026Western Isles bus fares capped at £2 under pilot schemeThe Scottish government initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands and Islands.25 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Police officers learning Gaelic in language's heartlandsThree officers are receiving tuition and the training has been offered to others based in the Western Isles.24 Feb 202619 Feb 2026New back-up power station planned for Isle of LewisThe facility at Arnish is one of four in the Western Isles operated by SSE Distribution.19 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Call for improvements to Western Isles' play spacesA study suggests islanders want to see upgrades and better accessibility to some sites.10 Feb 2026...
