Loss of 999 telephone service in the Western Isles By Stuart Findlay March 12 2019, 11:33 am March 12 2019, 11:33 am Share Loss of 999 telephone service in the Western Isles Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/1697459/loss-of-999-telephone-service-in-the-western-isles/ Copy Link Police are warning of a loss of 999 service on the isle of Lewis. BT has advised Police Scotland of an issue affecting 999 emergency calls from landlines in the Timsgarry area. Emergency calls placed via mobiles are still working as normal. A police spokesman said: “BT is working to address the issue as a priority and will restore normal service as soon as possible.”