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Murray Macleod

Murray Macleod

Editor at Stornoway Gazette

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Digital crucial to future of BBC Alba - Stornoway Gazette

Mr Morrison was addressing a meeting of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee in Westminster on Tuesday, who are currently gathering evidence on the Draft Media Bill, which is intended to create a better framework for publicly-funded broadcasting in the new digital environment. BBC ALBA was established in 2008 and has an annual budget of around £24 million, £9 million of which comes from BBC Scotland. However, that has remained relatively static for a number of years as it has not been…
over 3 years ago
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'No signal' hits whale rescue co-ordination - Stornoway Gazette

Now they have issued a public appeal for new equipment that wil help prevent a repeat situation in remote areas where telecommunications are poor. ​The British Divers’ Marine Life Rescue service were alerted to the mass stranding of pilot whales at Traigh Mhor Tolsta early last Sunday morning. Tragically, 54 of them died and only one was saved. Pilot whales are known to be susceptible to mass stranding due to their highly sociable nature, particularly if a female is nearing labour, as all in the…
about 3 years ago
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Island facilities raise Green Flag of success - Stornoway Gazette

The Stornoway Trust facility, which has seen extensive upgrade work in recent years, is just one of two island sites which have been certified by the organisation as being shining examples of clean, safe and well-maintained green, public spaces. The other is Eoropie playpark in Ness, managed by Guth Airson Iarrtasan Nis (GAIN), which has won a Community Award for the fifth time. Jamie Ormiston, Senior Awards Officer at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “Congratulations to our two winners in Eilean…
about 3 years ago
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Ness footballers turn vital life savers - Stornoway Gazette

Last Friday, a squad of footballers aged over 40, loosely associated with Ness Football Club, travelled down to Falkirk for their annual challenge match against a team of players from the city, an exchange which was initiated when the mainland group came up to the island a few years ago. But what was meant to be a bit of fun nearly turned into a nightmare when one of the Falkirk players suddenly collapsed on the field of play at the end of the game with a serious heart condition. However, valuab…
about 3 years ago
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New Stornoway gym powers its way to a strong start - Stornoway Gazette

​Located in Bells Road, the business is now looking to expand into sales of health supplements and merchandise, after proving a big hit with fitness aficionados, a growing sector and that council facilities can only partly accommodate. The gym will also host its first-ever powerlifting competition in December. The business was founded by Jack Renfrew alongside wife and co-owner Jennifer. The personal trainers approached Business Gateway for support and accessed grant funding through the COVID-…
about 3 years ago
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Nuclear testing medal for 'emotional' 84-year-old - Stornoway Gazette

​Angus MacLean, from Shawbost, was one of the more fortunate ones to have served on Christmas Island, as he was only there for seven months in a back-up support role. Just recently, the 84-year-old finally received a package in the post which contained the Nuclear Test Medal and a lapel pin after a decision to award them to the surviving UK servicemen, and their next-of-kin, who had been stationed there, and elsewhere, during and after nuclear testing took place. Christmas Island, now Kiritimati…
about 3 years ago
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Nicolson caught up in fresh bullying row - Stornoway Gazette

The identity of the complainant is being kept confidential, but revolves around “gangs” of youths and an alleged lack of action being taken by the school when concerns are raised with them. Allegations of bullying are nothing new at the 1200-pupil school and in 2018 a petition, which attracted 800 signatures, was organised in the community after videos were circulated on-line of incidents. The latest complaint centres on the claim that, while a level of care had been shown to the victim in the a…
almost 3 years ago
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Stornoway Trust elections: candidates set their stall - Stornoway G...

Three of the six are currently serving directors – Norman A MacIver (chair), Catriona Murray and Donald Nicholson – with the other three being John Smith, Tim Pickering and George Hugh Macdonald. John “Archie” Smith is well known in the community as he is a director of the family run butchery business, WJ Macdonald, and has had a long association with the Stornoway Historical Society and in local football. George Macdonald served for 23 years as factor of North Uist Estates, before moving home t…
over 2 years ago
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Sheep numbers down by a huge 48 per cent

A recent in-depth report which highlights the importance of crofting and agriculture to island economies reveals the extent of the sector’s decline in the Western Isles in the last 20 years.
about 2 years ago
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​Island visitor levy moves a step closer to reality

​A specialist consultant will be tasked with devising an island specific model for a new visitor levy, following the introduction of new legislation which opened the way for a so-called "tourist tax”.
almost 2 years ago
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​Memories of a pioneering day in Gaelic education

​Forty years ago just now, a group of parents in Lewis were busily preparing for an important milestone. After a lengthy campaign, Comhairle nan Eilean had embraced the concept of Gaelic medium education and the first unit dedicated to teaching children through the language at primary level was due to open after the summer holidays.
4 months ago