The Latest Breaking News from Western Isles

Car gets stuck in sinking sand on Scottish beach - prompting Coastguard warning

THE Coastguard in the Western Isles have been forced to issue warnings about the risk of sinking sand after a car got stuck on a beach.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2022

New disability payment sees 1,275 people apply for benefit during first month of launch

Adult Disability Payment opened in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles on March 21.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

Woman dies after falling ill at Stornoway bar as cops probe 'unexplained' death

The 56-year-old was taken by ambulance to Western Isles Hospital on Saturday night, but tragically died.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2022

Labour takes second place in Scottish elections as Tory vote plummets

Party becomes closest challenger to SNP after gains including West Dunbartonshire and near-upset in Glasgow

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2022

Shake-up on the agenda at Scotland's only all-male council

PARTY politics aren’t front and centre in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar as the council make-up is dominated by independent candidates, but it holds…

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2022

Only eight women stand in all-male Western Isles council elections

Officials and activists had urged more women to stand after none of the female candidates were elected in 2017

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

Couple describe lucky escape after lightning destroyed Outer Hebrides home

The Western Isles were blasted by more than 230 lightning strikes during the night.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022

UK weather forecast: 75mph winds to batter Brits as fresh danger warning issued

Gale force winds are expected to develop over the Western Isles during the early hours with the Outer Hebrides likely to see the strongest gusts

Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2022

UK weather: More than 45,000 homes still without power as Storm Corrie brings 92mph winds

Storm Corrie brought winds of 92mph to Stornoway in the Western Isles, while Storm Malik ripped roofs off homes, blew down trees and damaged power lines in the North of England and Scotland

Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2022