The winner of the Barron Trophy, which recognises lifetime achievement in journalism, is Bill Lucas, doyen of the press corps in the Western Isles, who for the past 44 years has run the Hebridean Press Service, from his base in Stornoway. The handsome rosebowl, which was donated by Evan Barron, proprietor of the Inverness Courier in 1950, will be presented at the Highland and Islands Press Ball on Friday 4 February by the Rt Hon George Reid, MSP, Presiding Officer at the Scottish Parliament.
27 January 2005

Three new directors were welcomed to the board of Ross and Cromarty Enterprise (RACE) on Tuesday 25th January at the first board meeting of the New Year.
26 January 2005

A pedometer challenge, a breast cancer awareness 'pink day', regular lunchtime walks, healthy eating demonstrations, stress management and free health checks are just some of the activities that the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) Network has been organising in order to improve the health of its workforce.
25 January 2005

The £1.7 million project to renovate the former sail loft and Commercial Hotel in North Beach, Stornoway is well underway and on schedule for completion by August 2005, according to Western Isles Enterprise.
24 January 2005

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) Network has succeeded in renewing its Charter Mark status in recognition of its commitment to customer service excellence.
20 January 2005

The Strathspey and Badenoch Herald has been voted Newspaper of the Year by the Highland and Islands Media Awards' judging panel. Editor Gavin Musgrove will receive a cheque for £500, to be donated to a charity of the newspaper's choice, from the Rt Hon George Reid, MSP, Presiding Officer, Scottish Parliament, at the Highland and Islands Press Ball being held at the Newton Hotel, Nairn on Friday 4 February.
20 January 2005

A HUGE public consultation exercise is being launched by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
19 January 2005

Nine transnational projects involving Highlands and Islands partners, worth approximately £4m, have been approved by the EU Northern Periphery Programme. The projects will include support for broadband, community forests, research on rural care for the elderly, international networking for small businesses and aquaculture developments.
18 January 2005

A Skye based artist specialising in interior design has changed the layout of her bespoke workshop and gallery to cope with the increasing demand for her work.
18 January 2005

People in Caithness and Sutherland who aren't working or who work part time and want to move into full time employment are being encouraged by Caithness and Sutherland Enterprise (CASE) to take up an individual skills development grant.
17 January 2005

The Community Energy Unit (CEU) at Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has funded 151 projects and spent almost £2 million since its launch in December 2002, with an extremely varied range and size of projects - both completed and underway.
14 January 2005

Richard Livett is feeling very chipper about his latest business investment. He has a busy life and a successful business undertaking outdoor work around his Glenborrodale home on the Ardnamurchan peninsula.
13 January 2005

Ross and Cromarty Enterprise (RACE) has appointed Clifford Davison as their new chairman, to replace Sally Cartwright, who stepped down in December.
11 January 2005

The former Initiative at the Edge (IatE) local development officer for Ardnamurchan, Hugh Donaldson, has been appointed as the new IatE co-ordinator for the whole of the Highlands and Islands.
10 January 2005

The message from Highland tourism operators and staff taking part in an innovative language workshop project is 'Vive la France'.
10 January 2005

Young people in the Western Isles, Skye and Lochalsh are about to be introduced to the world of innovation and entrepreneurship, thanks to an EU initiative called Leader+.
07 January 2005