Category Archives: Western Isles
Beware the dirty mattress from a van
Trading Standards in the Western Isles are warning residents may be targeted by rogue traders selling dodgy mattresses from the backs of vans. They say “cheap” mattresses sold by doorstep sellers might not comply with safety regulations and may be … Continue reading
Rosie Sullivan releases song for St Kilda swim
Singer-songwriter Rosie Sullivan releases her song for the St Kilda swim charities https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/st-kilda-swim-song-single/id1033226698 Young Barvas singer-songwriter Rosie Sullivan recently scooped the top prize in her age range in a major UK music competition. Now she has recorded a song she composed … Continue reading
Loganair apologises and will review operations
Poor punctuality and reliability forces Loganair to apologise Loganair has apologised and admitted its services have fallen short over recent months. The company has also announced that it is to undergo a ‘top-to-bottom’ review of its entire operation to achieve … Continue reading
Gyrocopter is on the way to Stornoway
Gyrocopter due in Stornoway after midday The round-the-world gyrocopter man Norman Surplus is on the way and took off from the Faroes after 8am today. He should be in Stornoway before lunch, depending on weather conditions. The live Satellite Tracker will … Continue reading
Gyrocopter seems to be fogbound in Faroes
Although he hoped to reach Stornoway today (Monday) record-breaking gyrocopter pilot Norman Surplus appears to be fogbound at an airport in the Faroe Islands. Here is the link to the webcam showing the current conditions at Vága Floghavn, the airport … Continue reading
Round-the-world gyro man hopes to reach Stornoway on Saturday
Gyrocopter could reach Stornoway on Saturday The Northern Ireland lifeboat cox Norman Surplus is on his way from Iceland to the Faroe Islands this afternoon (Friday) before the last leg of his round-the-world record-breaking trip in his gyrocopter. If conditions … Continue reading
How did Police Scotland handle your call?
In the light of a recent tragedy, the Scottish Government has asked for feedback from the public, officers and elected representatives about how Police Scotland handles calls from the public. It has been suggested that I highlight the survey form … Continue reading
So, Vladimir Putin, why did you spoil Norman’s record? – column
UPDATE – Norman now hopes to reach Stornoway on Saturday We knew everything about the late Cilla Black. She was the queen of Saturday evening telly but there were a couple of people around who she mentioned but who we … Continue reading
