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  • Tribute To Former Councillor

    8 March 2018

    The Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has paid tribute to former Councillor, Alasdair MacIlwraith, who passed away aged 89 on Saturday 3rd March 2018.

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  • Speak Out Group - SMILE Project

    8 March 2018

    The Comhairle Chamber in Stornoway was packed yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 7th March 2018, for a joint meeting of the Adult Protection Committee, the Child Protection Committee, Public Protection Chief Office Group and the Domestic Abuse Forum along with the Speak Out Group.

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  • EU citizens’ rights project

    8 March 2018

    Public Policy Events is teaming up with a range of organisations in a project aimed at providing advice and information for EU citizens in Scotland.

    There are almost 200,000 people in Scotland who are nationals of other EU member states. Many of them are concerned about what will happen after Brexit. Image © TBI magazine

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  • Ovarian cancer awareness month

    8 March 2018

    March is ovarian cancer awareness month. This is one of the most common types of cancer to affect women.

    Please take some time to access the information contained in the following links.

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  • Local Writer Wins National 50-Word Crime Story Competition

    7 March 2018

    A local writer, Tristan ap Rheinallt, has won a national 50-word crime writing competition, which was judged by best-selling crime writer, Sophie Hannah.

    Image © Scottish Book Trust

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