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Body believed to be isles businesswoman Ann MacCallum | Body believed to be isles businesswoman Ann MacCallum |
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A body found on a Western Isles beach is understood to be that of island businesswoman Ann MacCallum. | A body found on a Western Isles beach is understood to be that of island businesswoman Ann MacCallum. |
Three years ago, she was the first woman to be appointed manager of a Harris Tweed mill. | Three years ago, she was the first woman to be appointed manager of a Harris Tweed mill. |
The clothes designer had previously been a manager of a Woolworths store in Stornoway. | The clothes designer had previously been a manager of a Woolworths store in Stornoway. |
The woman's body was discovered on a beach near the village of Swordale on Lewis by a dog walker at about 08:10 on Thursday. | The woman's body was discovered on a beach near the village of Swordale on Lewis by a dog walker at about 08:10 on Thursday. |
Police, who have still to identify the body, said they were making inquiries. | Police, who have still to identify the body, said they were making inquiries. |
In March 2010, Ms MacCallum became the first woman in the history of the Harris Tweed industry to be appointed the manager of a mill. | |
She was general manager of the Carloway Mill on Lewis before later leaving to take up another business opportunity. | |
Her previous work in the Harris Tweed industry included creating a white Harris Tweed wedding dress and coat for Celtic singer Alyth McCormack. | Her previous work in the Harris Tweed industry included creating a white Harris Tweed wedding dress and coat for Celtic singer Alyth McCormack. |
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