News Archive
27/3/2019
A programme of proposed railway projects aimed at sustaining investment in Scotland's Railway has been unveiled at an industry event on 26th March 2019. The Rail North of Border Conference saw almost 300 rail experts, including the supply chain, gather in Glasgow to look ahead to the next the next rail funding period (Control Period 6: 2019-2024).
27/3/2019
More people across Scotland will be able to use ultra-low emission vehicles thanks to a £510,000 investment from the Scottish Government. The Plugged-in Households Grant Fund will support eight housing associations across Scotland to procure the services of car clubs.
27/3/2019
Incomes from commercial farms in Scotland have gone up in 2017-18, however the latest annual figures shows that agriculture is still dependent on farm subsidies. The average farm income has risen 19 per cent to £35,400, the highest level over the last six years.
27/3/2019
The potential of the UK's world-leading tidal and wave power sectors is laid out in a new report, launched on 19th March 2019. The technology's successes to date - including the world's first grid-connected tidal array - are outlined in the document, which has been delivered by the UK Marine Energy Council and Scottish Renewables.
27/3/2019
Energy Efficient Scotland: the future of low carbon heat for off gas buildings - call for evidence. The Scottish Government is seeking evidence on technologies and actions necessary to support the decarbonisation of the heat supply of buildings that currently do not use mains gas as their primary heating fuel.
27/3/2019
Scotland's Chief Statistician today released Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) Scotland 2017. The main findings are: GERD in Scotland was £2,529 million in 2017.
27/3/2019
Consulting on energy efficiency targets. A new consultation aims to determine a timetable for ambitious energy efficiency targets for Scotland.
27/3/2019
European Transport Safety Council has welcomed new vehicle safety standards to be introduce in the next few years. New cars, vans, lorries and buses sold in Europe will be fitted as standard with a range of new vehicle safety features, starting in 2022, according to a provisional EU deal on the legislation reached last night in Strasbourg.
27/3/2019
THE decision by TSB to reduce opening hours at its branches in Thurso and Wick from mid-July means less choice of when to do bank transactions locally in person. The bank says fewer people using branches means they need to move with the times and look more to their digital operations.
27/3/2019
The European Parliament has voted to approve a controversial new copyright directive which critics say will limit freedom of expression online. MEPs adopted the directive in plenary by 348 votes in favour, 274 against and 36 abstentions, marking the end of a legislative process that began three years ago.
26/3/2019
This report was discussed at the NHS Board meeting today 26th March 2019 at Assynt House, Inverness. CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTORS REPORT - EMERGING ISSUES AND UPDATES Report by Iain Stewart, Chief Executive Introduction from CEO I have now been in post for just over a month and it has certainly been a busy timewith plenty of challenges to deal with and opportunities to pursue.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March, 26th) sold 11 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (3) averaged 212.0p (+3.0p) and sold to 214.0p per kg and £1,272.00 gross.
26/3/2019
The following item is from the Office for Naitonal Statistics and uses England for the data in this report but Scotland may not be so different. Potential automation of occupations may have an impact on the labour market in future.
26/3/2019
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26/3/2019
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26/3/2019
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26/3/2019
Investments in space programmes bring significant benefits for society, a new report shows. Every £1 of public spending generates £3-4 in value for the recipients in the space industry, with additional wider spillover benefits to the UK economy.
The first Norwegian style learning centre in the UK was officially opened in Thurso today Monday 25th March 2019. Newton Rooms are designed to inspire more young people to become interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and encourage them to study these subjects in school and beyond.
Householders are advised that from the 1st of April 2019 vehicle tyres will no longer be accepted for disposal at Highland Council Household Waste Recycling Centres. The Highland Council currently disposes of 22% more waste per person than the Scottish average.
A Letter sent to members of the Dunnet Forestry Trust IMPORTANT NEWS - PROPOSAL FOR COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP OF DUNNET FOREST March 2019 Dear Member, Dunnet Forestry Trust has launched a proposal to take ownership of Dunnet Forest on behalf of the community. Currently the forest is owned by Scottish Natural Heritage and leased to the Trust.