News Archive
25/2/2015
Former Caithness MP George Mackie Died
A former MP of Caithness and Sutherland, George Mackie died on 7 February 2015. 10 July 1919 - 17 February 2015.25/2/2015
Nearly 700,000 Workers on Zero Hours Contracts While Working on Average 25 Hours Per Week
Nearly 700,000 Workers on Zero Hours Contracts While Working on Average 25 Hours Per Week Latest Ons Data Shows. There are fundamental problems with the single market and whatever the European vision was on integration, harmony, economic advancement and political stability, what we currently have isn't it says GMB GMB commented on the latest ONS figures on contracts with no guaranteed hours - zero hour contracts, 2014.25/2/2015
Toyota ultra-compact electric vehicles run in French urban mobility project 
* Toyota providing 70 ultra-compact electric vehicles for Cite lib by Ha:Mo, an urban mobility project to be launched in Grenoble, France on 1 October. * Three-year trial scheme will see three-wheel Toyota i-Road and COMS four-wheel electric vehicles available for public car sharing on local journeys.
25/2/2015
Scotland hits 1.5 million fibre broadband milestone
MORE than 1.5 million households and businesses across Scotland can now connect to high-speed fibre broadband, BT announced today. The landmark milestone has been achieved through BT's commercial fibre roll-out and the Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband partnerships with the Scottish Government, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, UK Government, Scottish local authorities and the European Regional Development Fund.
25/2/2015
Scotland's oldest distillery in search for fame
THE Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery in Crieff has announced it is to hold an Open Casting Session on Thursday 26th February between 4pm and 6pm in a bid to find new members to join their cast of 2015. It is led by former Red Hot Chilli Pipers founder and frontman, Stuart Cassells.
25/2/2015
Government Begins To Name and Shame Employers Paying Below Minimum Wage
Government Names and Shames Largest Ever Number of National Minimum Wage Offenders. A further 70 employers who failed to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage have been named.
25/2/2015
LABOUR CANDIDATE DISAPPOINTED BY LACK OF PLANS FOR THE FAR NORTH LINE
Scottish Labour candidate John Erskine has expressed his disappointment at the lack of planned improvements for the Far North Line by new Scotrail franchise operator Abellio who will run the franchise from April 1st. Mr Erskine, who is contesting the seat of Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, expressed this disappointment after he attend a stakeholder engagement meeting hosted by Abellio and HITRANS, where a presentation by Abellio ScotRail bid director Mike Kean was given followed by questions.25/2/2015
How the Future Is Made: Behind the Scenes of Toyota Mirai Production
Toyota ushered in a new era in vehicle technology last November with the launch of production of its Mirai hydrogen fuel cell-powered saloon. The factory chosen for the task is the Motomachi plant in Toyota City, home to many landmark models, most recently the Lexus LFA supercar.
25/2/2015
New BMW 2 Series Convertible
The BMW 2 Series Convertible is the third model in the company's 2 Series line-up and comes to market as a direct replacement for the 1 Series Convertible - a vehicle that was the most successful car in its class with global sales of more than 130,000 units. The new car will initially be available with a choice of four engines, including a new 2.0-litre diesel for the 220d and, for the first time in a BMW convertible, an M Performance variant, the M235i.
25/2/2015
The Work/Life Balancing Act
Wick - The Work/Life Balancing Act - Tuesday 3rd March 2015, 10.00—15.00. Pulteney Centre Wick.
25/2/2015
Rhoda Grant MSP comments on the NHS bed blocking issue in NHS Highland
Highlands & Islands MSP and Shadow Minister for Sport and Health Inequalities, Rhoda Grant has said that the Scottish Government really need to address the bed blocking issue to release pressure on the NHS. Speaking today she said " The BBC reports that an average of 1,216 beds per day were blocked in Scotland during the festive period.24/2/2015
Highland Council's Digital Strategy to Save £1.3million In 4 Years
Digital First Programme aims to have at least 40% of transactions online and deliver £1.3 million in savings over next four years. THE Highland Council Digital First Programme aims to greatly increase access to online services, enabling at least 40% of transactions to be carried out online by April 2017.
24/2/2015
Forestry industry to focus on pollution challenges
Around 90 representatives from the North's forestry sector will hear about the latest thinking on pollution prevention and control in the Highlands and Islands this week. The Highlands and Islands Forest Industry Cluster (HIFIC) is behind the event being held at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium in Inverness this Thursday 26 February at 5pm.24/2/2015
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 24 February 2014
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (February, 24th) sold 49 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (36) averaged 211.2p (-3.6p) and sold to 228p per kg and £1,508.00 gross.24/2/2015
By-election to be held in Nairn Ward
FOLLOWING the resignation of Councillor Colin Macaulay (SNP), a by-election will be held to elect a Member for Ward 19, NAIRN Ward. Nairn is a four-member ward.24/2/2015
Registration Opens for New Married Couples Tax Break
The government has today opened registration for the new Marriage Allowance, a tax break for married couples, helping them save up to £212 a year. Applying online is straightforward.24/2/2015
Tesco Bank Cuts Interest Rate on Loans Between £7,500 and £15,000
Tesco Bank has reduced the interest rate on loans between £7,500 and £15,000 to3.8%APR representative (reduced from 4.1%), offering customers our lowest ever personal loan rate. The new interest rate is effective immediately, and both new and existing customers can apply.24/2/2015
Gross Mortgage Lending Declines in January
The Council of Mortgage Lenders estimates that gross mortgage lending reached £14.3 billion in January. This represents a 14% decrease from December's gross lending total (£16.6 billion) and is 11% lower than the £16.1 billion lent in January last year.24/2/2015
Post Office Money® Launches Innovative Online ISA
A new flexible cash ISA that allows customers to spread their tax-free savings across variable and fixed rate products in one place online. The Online ISA will allow customers to consolidate all their ISAs and spread or split their savings across various rates in one tax-free account.24/2/2015
