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10/9/2021
Dr John Campbell - Pandemic Changing Age ProfilesThumbnail for article : Dr John Campbell - Pandemic Changing Age Profiles
This video was uploaded on 9 September 2021.   Dr Campbell examines the facts..  
10/9/2021
Ferry Crisis Ongoing For Western Coast Ferries
A new ferry could be on the horizon it was revealed on Thursday after Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant cornered Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP in the Holyrood Chamber, demanding to know when the Scottish Government was going to increase ferry capacity across the West Coast Network.   Following the initial question, Mr Dey tried to herald the removal of Covid restrictions and the introduction of the MV Arrow, which CalMac are third in the queue of contracts to call on, as solutions to the long running complaints of lack of capacity.  
10/9/2021
CBI SCOTLAND RESPONDS TO SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT VACCINE PASSPORT APPROVAL
Tracy Black, CBI Scotland Director, said:"Covid status certification has the potential to be a useful tool in managing risk in large venues.  However, any rollout must be on the basis of close cooperation and coordination with businesses to ensure ease of access, ease of use, and ease of implementation.  
10/9/2021
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 10 September 2021
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 10th) sold 5,999 store lambs.   Cheviot wedder lambs (1,185) averaged £62.53 (up £3.63 on the year) and sold to £82 gross from Ham Farm, Thurso and Ardchronie, Ardgay.  
10/9/2021
Gdp Monthly Estimate, Uk: July 2021
Gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 0.1% in July 2021, and remains 2.1% below its pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic level (February 2020).   Production output increased by 1.2% in July 2021 and was the main contributor to GDP growth; boosted by the reopening of an oil field production site, which was previously temporarily closed for planned maintenance.  
Drop-in session Monday 20th September 2-3pm via Teams.
Come along to this drop-in information session to find out about the Volunteer Friendly Quality Assurance Award.   A brief presentation will be followed by Q&A session where you can ask about the benefits of this award for your group.  
9/9/2021
Levelling Up & Community Renewal: A Focus On The Highland Council AreaThumbnail for article : Levelling Up & Community Renewal: A Focus On The Highland Council Area
This report by the Fraser of Allender Institute was commissioned by Highland council.  It was first published 8 September 2021.  
9/9/2021
Official Announcement about New Tax changes From HMRC
Yesterday the government announced tax changes to fund £12 billion a year to be spent on the NHS and social care across the UK.   National Insurance contributions (NICs) will increase by 1.25% for one year only for employees, employers and the self-employed from‌‌ ‌April‌‌ ‌2022.  
9/9/2021
Spirit Of The Highlands - Photography And Filming Tenders AdvertisedThumbnail for article : Spirit Of The Highlands - Photography And Filming Tenders Advertised
On behalf of The Highland Council, High Life Highland has this week advertised a tender and invitation to quote seeking creative filming and photography input to the Inverness Castle - Spirit of the Highlands project.   The tender and invitation to quote will contribute to Spirit:Journeys, a natural and cultural heritage initiative that will deliver many benefits for local communities, helping to unlock economic potential and improve visitor experiences across the region.  
9/9/2021
Business Travel Has Changed and May Never Get Back To Pre-Pandemic Levels
As the pandemic continues more stories are appearing about how the pandemic as affected and will continue to affect Business Travel.   Online meetings and conferences have taken over much of the business world leading to a down turn air travel, hotel bookings and pub and restaurant visits.  
9/9/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 9 September 2021
6,836 new cases of COVID-19 reported.   67,701 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 10.8% of these were positive.  
Businesses To Fast Track With Accelerator Programme - Two Caithness PlacesThumbnail for article : Businesses To Fast Track With Accelerator Programme - Two Caithness Places
Nine businesses from the Highlands will start the latest edition of the Pathfinder Accelerator programme today (9 September 2021), which aims to put them on the fast track to success.   Developed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the established support programme nurtures growth in life science and technology and helps bring new business ideas to market quicker.  
9/9/2021
Scottish shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse - Usdaw welcomes new protection of workers law
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a new law to protect Scottish shopworkers from violence, threats and abuse coming into force on 24 August 2021.  The union is urging shopworkers to report incidents to ensure the legislation is able to have an effect on ever increasing incidents.  
9/9/2021
Long Covid Support Fund
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has announced a new £10 million Long COVID Support Fund to help health boards respond to the condition.   The announcement follows Mr Yousaf meeting with a range of healthcare professionals at Eastwood Health and Care Centre in East Renfrewshire and speaking with patient Pamela Bell who has been receiving support for long COVID since she contracted the virus almost a year ago.  
9/9/2021
Holyrood Scraps Plan For Public Energy Company
From Daily Business.   A plan to set up a state-owned energy company has been dropped by the Scottish Government, Daily Business has learned.  
9/9/2021
Get Your VaccineThumbnail for article : Get Your Vaccine
Why you should get your vaccine from health people on the front line..  
9/9/2021
Proposals for 5 priority school projects agreed at Council
Members at a meeting on 9 September 2021 of the Highland Council agreed the scope, budget, phasing and timescale for 5 priority school projects including Beauly Primary, Culloden Academy, Dunvegan Primary, Park Primary, and St Clements School.  It was also agreed that these projects are to be incorporated into the Council's current capital programme.  
9/9/2021
Cop26 - Communities Across Scotland To Take Part In Climate ActionThumbnail for article : Cop26 - Communities Across Scotland To Take Part In Climate Action
With just over 50 days to go until COP26 comes to Glasgow, details of Scotland's COP26 community engagement programme have been announced.   The programme of climate change activity will engage communities in the journey to net zero and empower them to take action.  
9/9/2021
Next Step Towards Scottish Human Rights Bill
An advisory board to support the development of ground breaking human rights legislation will meet for the first time today (Thurs, 9 Sept).   Equalities Minister Christina McKelvie will chair the group that will play a key role in progressing the Human Rights Bill.  
8/9/2021
Caithness FM Now Broadcasting OnlineThumbnail for article : Caithness FM Now Broadcasting Online
Local community radio station Caithness FM are pleased to announce that they are now broadcasting on the internet.  All you have to do is visit the website at www.caithnessfm.co.uk and click on the Listen Live button.