News Archive
19/4/2017
Business innovation and investment hub opens in London
Scotland's latest Innovation and Investment Hub, Scotland House, has officially opened in London with more than 450 businesses registering their interest in becoming members in the first few weeks. Aimed at helping ambitious Scottish companies take advantage of business opportunities in London and internationally, Scotland House will provide touchdown facilities and a place to meet customers and target new markets, secure investment and showcase products and services.18/4/2017
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 18 April 2017
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April, 18th) sold 7 prime cattle. Prime heifers (7) averaged 213.7p (-0.4p) and sold to 216.0p per kg and £1,231.20 gross.17/4/2017
First Of A Fleet Of Work Boats At Wick Harbour
Today at Wick Harbour 'Rix Lynx'could be seen tied up. Wick Harbour is fast becoming a hive of activity with the work now well underway at the former Steven's yard.
15/4/2017
Willie Mackay MBE - Independent - Wick & East Caithness
Known throughout East Caithness for the past 47 years as " A I WILLIE" for his dedicated service to the farming community and his voluntary work across the county of Caithness. Willie Mackay has represented Landward Caithness successfully as a Highland Councillor for the past ten years and now wants to do even more for the constituents in the new ward of Wick and the rural townships and villages of East Caithness.
14/4/2017
Bill Fernie - Independent - Wick & East Caithness
How often do we hear candidates in elections saying they will make things better if they get elected? Often they paint a pessimistic picture that they will improve if they get elected. It is easy to make statements to that effect but much more difficult to bring about successful conclusions with so many competing requirements.
14/4/2017
Nicola Sinclair - Independent - Wick & East Caithness
Being a Councillor is a tremendous responsibility and privilege. The people you elect on 4th May could deliver change in every area of your life, from your bin day to your children's education.
13/4/2017
Up To 200 Jobs To Go At Dounreay
The clean-up of the nuclear estate is a key priority for both the Scottish and United Kingdom governments. Dounreay's decommissioning is well established with the site due to reach an interim end state by the early 2030s.
13/4/2017
Motorists advised of temporary traffic restrictions for Etape Loch Ness 2017
The Highland Council and partners are advising motorists of temporary road closures and speed restrictions which will be in place next weekend (22 - 23 April) during the Etape Loch Ness cycling event. The restrictions and prohibitions which are being put in place are for participants' safety and to allow the Etape to take place on public roads.13/4/2017
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 12 April 2017
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April 12th) sold 725 store cattle and 134 breeding heifers. Store bullocks (293) averaged 245.2p and sold to 274.4p per kg for a pair of 390kg Limousin crosses from 2 Lochend, Thurso, and £1,250 gross for a 545kg Charolais cross from Easter Templand, Fortrose.13/4/2017
Firms invited to register interest in international aquaculture show
Businesses across Scotland engaged in the aquaculture sector are being encouraged to register their interest in attending a major international trade event in Norway by 21 April. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is leading the Scottish delegation, in partnership with Scottish Development International (SDI), to create the first Scottish Pavilion at the Aqua Nor technology trade exhibition in Trondheim in August.13/4/2017
Appeal for witnesses following vandalism, Old Wick High School, Wick
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses after a number of windows were vandalised at the Old Wick High School, West Banks Avenue, Wick, Caithness. This incident happened at around 10pm on Tuesday, 11 April, and around 30 windows were damaged.12/4/2017
Trading Standards take action against Fireplace Business
A Local business has been found in contempt of court after breaching an Enforcement Order previously issued following action taken by Highland Council Trading Standards. On the 12th April 2017 at Inverness Sherriff Court Ms Diane Urquhart, Director of Inverness Fireplace and Heating Centre and Mr Michael Armour also of Inverness Fireplace and Heating Centre were found in breach of an Enforcement Order issued under the Enterprise Act 2002 and in contempt of court.12/4/2017
Non-domestic Rates 2017/2018 - Transitional Relief (TR) scheme
The Highland Council advises that Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) bills for 2017/18 are now being issued. NDR is also known as Business Rates.12/4/2017
New M8 ‘missing Link' Set To Open
Seven mile central belt motorway work ahead of schedule. Keith Brown announced today a phased opening of the new M8 starting on Sunday 23 April 2017 - five days ahead of schedule.
12/4/2017
Highlands Businesses Invited To Get Green Vision At Free Event
Companies throughout the Scottish Highlands are invited to learn from Scotland's leading green business champions at a series of special events to celebrate today's (Wednesday 12th April) launch 2017 VIBES Awards. This year marks the 18th anniversary of the awards and will also see the unveiling of a new name, VIBES - Scottish Environment Business Awards.12/4/2017
£3m For Social Entrepreneurs
Action plan to boost Scotland's burgeoning social enterprise sector. A scheme to encourage the launch of new companies that benefit and involve communities has seen annual funding double to £1 million for each of the next three years.12/4/2017
Unemployment Falls In Scotland
New figures show Scotland's unemployment levels fell by 15,000 over the most recent quarter to 123,000, with the rate down 0.5 percentage points to 4.5%. The Labour Market Statistics for December to February 2017, published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Scotland’s unemployment rate is now below the UK’s which stands at 4.7%.11/4/2017
Scam Callers Pretend To Be From Telephone Preference Service
Today Bill Fernie received a call from someone with an Asian accent saying he was from the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) and began to ask questions about his personal details and bank information etc. Bill said," He asked if I was still receiving unwanted calls and that he could stop them.
11/4/2017
Caithness Seacoast Adventure Tours 2017 Season
Caithness Seacoast Adventure Tours loacated at Wick harbour have started their new season. Seacoast offers a range of short and longer tours of the Caithness coast opens up a special way to see the cliffs that cannot be seen from most places.
11/4/2017
