Isle of North Uist17 Mar 2026Bad weather blamed for Uist filling stations running out of petrolSupplier Certas Energy says strong winds prevented fuel arriving to the islands by boat.17 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Banking group asked to reconsider Balivanich branch closureThe Bank of Scotland in Benbecula is due to close in July.4 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Scottish government increases funding for culling Uist geeseThe birds are blamed for damaging crops and grazing in parts of the Western Isles.3 Mar 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 20263 Feb 2026Isles mum thanks air ambulance crew for helping to save her babyEilidh MacNab developed a serious pregnancy complication before being airlifted to a mainland hospital.3 Feb 202619 Dec 2025Airspace approved for use by Western Isles spaceportSpaceport-1 is a project being developed by local authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.19 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Fears raised over future of island dental serviceUist is to be left without any permanent dentists early next year after services were centralised.10 Dec 202510 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 202515 Sep 2025Plan to reduce cleaning in Western Isles schoolsThe Comhairle nan Eilean Siar department responsible for the services plans to consult on the plan.15 Sep 2025...
