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VJ Day will be marked with a flag raising ceremony on Thursday 14 August at 6pm at Perceval Square, Stornoway, and a flag lowering ceremony and short service on Friday 15 August 2025 at 6pm at Perceval Square, Stornoway. Flag raising ceremonies will also take place in Tarbert, Balivanich and Castlebay.

Today is results day for students across the country that undertook national qualifications through the Scottish Qualifications Authority in 2025, including pupils from schools across the Western Isles.

Biotoxins are affecting bivalve shellfish in coastal waters in East Loch Tarbert.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is urging haulage companies across the Western Isles to explore the HGV Market Resilience Fund. The fund aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) throughout Scotland.

The Comhairle's Environmental Health team has been notified that there are raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Carloway.

Biotoxins are affecting bivalve shellfish in coastal waters in Loch Roag: Eilean Chearstaigh, Eilean Scarastaigh.

First Minister John Swinney MSP has confirmed the continuation of Road Equivalent Tariff (RET), giving reassurance for both island residents and visitors.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has already welcomed the passing of The Scottish Languages Bill by the Scottish Parliament and looks forward to working closely with communities, Government, Bòrd na Gàidhlig and other partner agencies to implement Strategic and Locality Plans in accordance with statutory Guidelines and Advice which are due to be published shortly by Scottish Government.

The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) in Western Isles has issued letters to electors in Ward 7 (An Taobh Siar Agus Nis) and Ward 8 (Loch A Tuath) regarding postal voting for UK Parliamentary elections.

Eilean Siar Energy was formally launched today, Tuesday 15 July in Stornoway, marking a significant milestone in work to bring stakes in island windfarm projects into community control.