Prison and probation officers from across the country have been commended for their outstanding work in annual award ceremonies this week.

Places of worship and associated faith community centres are now able to apply for an increased pot of funding to help improve their physical security against potential hate attacks.

A sod cutting ceremony marked the launch of a flood scheme which will protect more than 800 homes and local businesses.

An 18 year old fisherman who sustained a hand injury on board his vessel was rescued from choppy seas on the evening of 02 July by the Stornoway coastguard helicopter.

Minister for the Middle East Dr Andrew Murrison has co-chaired the 14th meeting of the biannual UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group.