News Archive
19/9/2023
Thurso High School Heating Oil Leak And River Thurso - Update 19 September
The Thurso High School heating oil leak investigation work continues to identify the cause and the extent of the leak. This involves considerable site analysis to enable The Highland Council to know the extent of the contamination and will inform the scale of the site clean-up.19/9/2023
Work To Continue Enhancing Safety In Highland Communities With 20 Miles An Hour Limits
The Highland Council welcomes the partnership approach from Transport Scotland in implementing the 20mph speed limit on sections of trunk road through villages and towns in Highland. Transport Scotland have provided the public with details on the work that will be undertaken along the North West's trunk road network to the installation of new 20mph signage and the removal of existing 30mph signage and road markings, to encourage compliance with the new speed limits.
19/9/2023
London Is A Major Reason For The UKs Inequality Problem. Unfortunately, City Leaders Don't Want To Talk About It
In recent years, there has been growing evidence that the UK economy is in poor shape. While the latest economic figures suggest it performed better as the COVID pandemic receded than was previously reported, the performance of sectors such as manufacturing, construction and agriculture has been revised downwards, leading some experts to warn of a greater risk of a recession to come.19/9/2023
Activated Vitamin D Trial - Dr John Campbell
The effect of 1-hydroxy-vitamin D treatment in hospitalized patients with COVID-19: A retrospective study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... Vitamin D deficiency is associated with elevated risk, severity, and mortality Asthma, tuberculosis, chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD), and viral respiratory infections Get al he links on the Youtube video notes..
18/9/2023
Covid Booster Jabs For All - Dr John Campbell Looks At The Topic
Make your own mind up..
18/9/2023
Chief Social Work Officer 2022/23 Annual Report
The Highland Council's Chief Social Work Officer presented this year's annual report to Members. The report provides an informed view of some of the challenges and notable achievements from this year, and the impact that these will have on future service delivery.
18/9/2023
Scotrail Off-peak Fares Trial Reductions
Off-peak fares live in ticketing systems ahead of 2 October trial. Customers can now view and book tickets from Monday, 2 October 2023onwards with off-peak fares now updated in ticketing systems ahead of the six-month trial.18/9/2023
Former Armed Forces Personnel Training Foreign Militaries Could Be Prosecuted Under National Security Act
Under the National Security Act, former RAF, Royal Navy and Army pilots training foreign militaries may be prosecuted for sharing military tactics. Former UK Armed Forces personnel who train foreign militaries around the world can be prosecuted under new offences within the National Security Act.
18/9/2023
Almost 430,000 Young People Urged To Claim Their Cash
Hundreds of thousands of young adults could have an average of £2,000 waiting for them in their unclaimed Child Trust Fund account. Almost 430,000 18-21 year olds with an unclaimed Child Trust Fund, worth an average of £2,000, are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim their cash as part of UK Savings Week (18 to 24 September 2023).
18/9/2023
UK Sets Out AI For Development Vision At UN General Assembly
Foreign Secretary to outline vision at UNGA for using Artificial Intelligence to speed up development in the world's poorest nations. Foreign Secretary to outline vision at UNGA of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help increase the impact of international development.18/9/2023
Regulator Publishes New Guidance On Charities' Social Media Use
The Charity Commission for england and Wales has issued new guidance on charities' use of social media. Published today (18th September 2023), the guidance makes clear that social media can be a highly effective way for a charity to engage its audiences and communicate about its work but that there are risks involved, which trustees should plan for.18/9/2023
Average Savings Rates At Highest Levels Since 2008
Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report data shows average fixed bond and ISA rates, for one-year and longer-term fixed, all now stand above 5% for the first time in almost 15 years. Average savings rates across easy access, notice and ISA equivalents now stand at levels not seen since 2008.
18/9/2023
Supporting Unpaid Carers - New Scottish Benefit To Be Piloted In Three Areas
Carer Support Payment will open for applications in pilot areas from November 2023, subject to parliamentary approval of regulations setting out rules and eligibility. Adults living in Perth and Kinross, Dundee City and Na h-Eileanan an Iar, will be the first to be able to apply ahead of phased national rollout from Spring 2024.18/9/2023
New Resources Released To Support The Health Of Small Business' Workforce
Small and medium-sized businesses have access to new tools to enhance employee well-being at work. The resources, a video and guide, have been developed by the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and the Commercial Occupational Health Providers Association (COHPA) to coincide with Occupational Health Awareness Week (OHAW) 2023 (18th-24th September 2023).
18/9/2023
Scotrail Brings Back Food Trolley Service on Trains
Catering may be available for all or part of the journey - and occasionally the service is provided in part of the train only. "We've now begun the phased reintroduction of our at-seat hospitality service following the suspension of the service during the pandemic." Click on the drop-downs below to see if food and drink is available on your train.17/9/2023
What Is USB-C? A Computer Engineer Explains The One Device Connector To Rule Them All
Apple announced on Sept. 12, 2023, that it plans to adopt the USB-C connector for all four new iPhone 15 models, helping USB-C become the connector of choice of the electronics industry, nine years after its debut.
17/9/2023
Why China's Real Estate Crisis Should Make The Global Travel Industry Nervous
Once upon a time - in 2019 - tourists from China were among the best-traveled in the world. They collectively spent more than US$250 billion abroad - nearly twice as much as their nearest competitors, the Americans - and logged more than 150 million departures on international flights that year.17/9/2023
How Pubs Could Get Drinkers To Swallow A Peak-time Price Rise
You may be used to paying more for a plane ticket or a train journey during peak times. But now a major British hospitality company has announced a similar approach to how much it costs to drink beer.
17/9/2023
First Minister Arrives In New York Ahead Of Climate Week New York City
A call for bold, sustained action from international partners to deliver on climate pledges and support Global South nations hit hardest by climate change will be First Minister Humza Yousaf's focus as he arrives in New York today (Sunday 17 September) for Climate Week NYC. The First Minister will meet with Under2 Coalition Co-Chairs for the first time on Sunday, ahead of giving a keynote speech at the Climate Week NYC Hub on Monday.17/9/2023
