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LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 12 Part 3

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:12:21 GMT

No murder weapon was found in the investigation into the death of Liam Aitchison, the Court heard from the final witness for the Prosecution earlier today (Friday).

LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 12 Part 2

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:37:17 GMT

A Lewis taxi driver told the High Court in Glasgow today (Friday) that Liam Aitchison had been sleeping in the derelict house in Steinish where his body was found and that the last time he had seen the teenager he had said: ‘If I last that long’.

LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 12

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:05:10 GMT

An experienced pathologist told the High Court in Glasgow today (Friday) that it was 'unlikely' Liam Aitchison had died on November 23rd as has been argued by the Crown case.

Callanish Stones to be at the centre of BBC programme

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:53:26 GMT

The Western Isles is set to be at the centre of yet another BBC Scotland natureshow as ‘Midsummer Live’will be streamed from Callanish.

Inverness to Gatwick flights will end in 2014

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:51:37 GMT

Flybe confirmed to the London Stock Exchange that it has sold its arrival and departure slots at London Gatwick airport to Easyjet for £20-million - bringing to an end Flybe’s 22 year record of providing high-frequency air services from the UK regions to the airport.

LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 11 Part 2

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:07:53 GMT

The High Court in Glasgow heard evidence from intelligence analysts at today's (Thursday) proceedings in the trial of Johnathan Mackinnon and Stefan Millar (both 22) who are accused of murdering Liam Aitchison in November 23rd 2011.

LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 11

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:47:35 GMT

Murdered teenager Liam Aitchison was stabbed 20 times, the High Court in Glasgow heard today (Thursday), including injuries which ruptured two of his major arteries.

First compact Stornoway Gazette out today

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:25:32 GMT

The first compact Stornoway Gazette will hit the shelves today (Thursday 23rd May).

Stornoway ferry on amber alert for tomorrow

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:41:22 GMT

Due to an adverse weather forecast on Thursday 23/05/2013, all sailings between Stornoway and Ullapool have been placed on amber alert.

Aquamarine Power secures full consent for 40MW Lewis wave energy farm

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:16:42 GMT

WAVE energy developer Aquamarine Power, has today (Wednesday, 22nd May) received full consent from the Scottish Government for a 40MW wave farm off the north-west coast of Lewis, Scotland – making it the world’s largest fully-permitted ocean energy site.

Infection control measures at Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:58:02 GMT

NHS Western Isles is issuing infection control advice to anyone visiting Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh in Benbecula, as a number of current inpatients have tested positive for Clostridium Difficile (C Diff).

LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 10 Trial adjourned

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:09:55 GMT

The trial of two men accused of murdering 16-year-old Liam Aitchison was adjourned this morning due to one of the jury being ill.

LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 9 Part 2

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:54:49 GMT

Hundreds of hours of CCTV footage from around Stornoway were viewed by officers in the investigation into the murder of Liam Aitchison, the court heard this afternoon (Tuesday).

LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 9

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:40:53 GMT

Murdered teenager Liam Aitchison had said Johnathan Mackinnon was ‘like a brother to him’ according to Mr Mackinnon’s statement to police when interviewed as a witness early on in the investigation, the High Court in Glasgow heard today (Tuesday).

LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 8 Part 2

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:48:02 GMT

Further evidence at the trial of Johnathan Mackinnon (22) and Stefan Millar (22) - accused of murdering Liam Aitchison in November 2011 - came from Lena Dawson (22), a hairdresser from Stornoway today (Monday).

LIAM AITCHISON MURDER TRIAL: Day 8

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:17:49 GMT

The trial of two men accused of murdering Liam Aitchison on November 23rd 2011 continued today (Monday) with the court hearing the remainder of evidence from Liam’s former girlfriend Ashley Macdonald who said she wanted ‘justice for Liam’.

VIDEO: Your new compact Stornoway Gazette has arrived!

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:00:09 GMT

Take a look at our video to commemorate the end of the Stornoway Gazette as a broadsheet newspaper starring Rangers Captain Lee McCulloch, STV news anchorman John Mackay, Rev ID Campbell and more.

Royal visit to the Western Isles this summer

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:21 GMT

The Lochside Arena on Lewis is to be officially opened on July 9th by a member of the Royal family.

Ann Gracie MacCallum – Memorial Service

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:02:32 GMT

A LARGE attendance to the Memorial Service held in Martin’s Memorial Church, Stornoway, on Tuesday, May 14th, stood as testament to the strength of sorrow felt by the island community at the sudden passing of Stornoway resident and business woman Ann Gracie MacCallum.

The Hebrides takes Scotland by storm

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:37:52 GMT

‘Hebrides - Island On The Edge’ has brought the Isles to a whole new audience with viewing figures averaging more than 430,000 over the last two Monday night screenings.