Lochboisdale21 Jan 2026Western Isles Council facing a budget gap of £4.1mComhairle nan Eilean Siar says it might have to increase council tax or use its reserves to plug the hole.21 Jan 202610 Dec 2025Plan for new Skye to South Uist sub-sea cable progressesThe proposed link would replace an existing 34-year-old power cable.10 Dec 20256 Oct 2025Pop-up surgeries at farming markets 'are saving lives'Health check surgeries aim to help farmers avoid leaving it too late before going to see a doctor.6 Oct 202515 Apr 2025Funding for new ferry promised at 'crisis' meetingTransport Secretary Fiona Hyslop says money has been earmarked for another new large ferry for the Western Isles.15 Apr 202528 Dec 2024CalMac cuts passenger numbers over safety failureThe ferry operator has been forced to cut passengers numbers on its MV Isle of Mull vessel0 to 45 after it failed a safety check.28 Dec 20247 Aug 2024Fire caused CalMac ferry engine failureCalMac says the small fire was extinguished quickly by the crew and no-one was hurt.7 Aug 202429 Aug 2023CalMac consults on how to handle ferry disruptionThe move follows protests over the cancellation of South Uist's ferry for almost a month.29 Aug 202329 Jun 2023How a cancelled ferry has impacted island lifeIslanders in South Uist and neighbouring islands tell of the affect of almost month-long loss of a ferry service.29 Jun 202324 Jun 2023Islanders take ferry disruption protest to GlasgowA march has been held against CalMac's decision to cut June's sailings from Lochboisdale to Mallaig.24 Jun 2023...
