Comhairle nan Eilean Siar says it might have to increase council tax or use its reserves to plug the hole.

Healthcare inspectors say staff are providing "compassionate" care at Western Isles Hospital.

An arts centre in Stornoway says it is facing having to cuts to its programme.

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Western Isles local authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has appointed a new chief executive. Martin Joyce, who is an executive director at urban regeneration company Clyde Gateway, starts in his new ...

Councillor Paul Steele spoke out following the announcement of the £140 million Local Growth Fund (LGF) last week.

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The council said options include using limited reserves, increasing council tax, increasing charges, and/or reducing service budgets.