News Archive
5/12/2013
North MSP welcomes HGV 50mph for A9
Local MSP and long time road safety campaigner, David Stewart MSP, who jointly launched the HGV 50mph campaign in December 2012, has welcomed the decision by the Transport Minister, Keith Brown to pilot a 50mph speed limit on the A9 for HGV’s. Speaking today he said “ Back in December 2012, Conor Mckenna came to see me on behalf of local HGV drivers and raised his concerns about the speed limit of HGV’s on the A9.4/12/2013
Christmas Hampers Made To Order
Mackays Grocers in Thurso will make hampers up to your speciifications. Want a Caithness product theme - no problem.
4/12/2013
Dounreay camera innovation wins NDA award
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority recognised the role played by a Wick-based manufacturer at Dounreay in its national awards for the UK supply chain. Kongsberg Maritime Ltd supplied a camera capable of working in the harsh radiation environment inside the Dounreay Fast Reactor.
4/12/2013
Kongsberg Camera Award
Specially developed KONGSBERG camera receives innovation award from the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Kongsberg Maritime Ltd, the UK arm of Norwegian maritime and offshore technology specialist Kongsberg Maritime, has received the award for ‘Best application of an innovative solution with tangible savings/benefits (SME)' at the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Estate Supply Chain Awards, held in Manchester this November. David Craigie, the product designer holding the award.
4/12/2013
Creative thinking helps reactor demolition
Another pioneering in-house invention has allowed the PFR reactor dismantling team to complete one of the final phases of the reactor dismantling ready for final demolition. The centre guide tube was successfully raised from the reactor core, demonstrating that internal fixtures can be safely removed.
4/12/2013
NDA sets out Dounreay clean-up goals
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, the public body that owns Dounreay and funds its clean-up, today set out key milestones for the site over the next three years. A draft business plan for 2014-17 ( http://www.nda.gov.uk/news/draft-bus-plan14-17.cfm) sets out the progress needed on major projects to complete the closure of the site by 2022-25.
3/12/2013
Need Some Rooms Decorated For Christmas?
Thinking of decorating your rooms for xmas or early spring clean to cheer up your house then call ANDY SUTHERLAND your local painter and decorator on 01955621655 or 07884354147 And a very merry xmas .
3/12/2013
Business Do Not Donate Cash to Cyber Bullying Programme
Currently firms are contacting businesses asking for support for an educational programme on cyber bullying. The line is that councils have cut back on their funding and they can offer help to classes in your local school if you donate to the programme.3/12/2013
Rhoda Grant MSP - Debtbusters Survey Reveals High Levels of Debt Concern
Visit MSP Rhoda Grant's surgery for money advice and hwo to join a credit union at Pulteneytown People's Project, Huddart Street, Wick on Friday 6th December between 1.00 – 2.00p.m. Following the launch of the Debtbusters campaign in at the Citizens Advice Bureau in Wick last month, Highlands and Islands (Scottish Labour) MSP Rhoda Grant issued a Debtbusters survey to homes across Wick in order to get a better picture of the current financial situation for those living in the county.3/12/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 3rd December 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (December, 3rd) sold 58 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (23) averaged 233.9p (-28.2p) and sold to 244p per kg and £1,864.00 gross.3/12/2013
New Pop Up Shop In Wick Shows A New Retail Way Forward
With empty shops seemingly a growing trend more place are looking to try new ways to let their space. Retail may be changing but some people want to try new business ideas and this is where a pop up shop can help letting anyone try and idea for a few days or a few months.
3/12/2013
Scottish businesses not ready for recycling law change on 1st January 2014
Nearly all companies leaving new arrangements to the last minute, risk paying higher rates. Up to 99% of companies in Scotland are unprepared for new refuse recycling regulations that come into force on 1st January 2014, and could face substantial fines as a result.3/12/2013
Police report a successful road safety initiative last Friday across the Highlands and Islands
Police are reporting the success last Friday of a road safety initiative across the Highlands and Islands as part of the continuing Operation Route. On Friday 29 November 2013, officers were deployed throughout the Division to focus on vehicle checks with the aim of improving road safety and deterring travelling criminals.1/12/2013
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30/11/2013
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Enabling Activities: Today (Friday 29th November 2013) was the AGM of the North Highland Regeneration Fund, the loan fund established with support from the NDA. Afterwards guest speakers Rob Arthur of Thurso Cinema and Andrew Mackay of Norseman and Castletown Hotels talked about what inspired them to get involved in business.29/11/2013
Landward Caithness by-election result 
The by-election for a councillor to represent the Landward Caithness Ward (No 4) on The Highland Council has been won by Matthew Reiss, who will join the Independent Group on the Council Mr Reiss was one of five candidates who contested the vacancy, created by the resignation of Alex MacLeod. He joins Councillors David Bremner (Independent), Willie Mackay (Independent) and Gillian Coghill (Independent) in representing the Landward Caithness Ward.
29/11/2013
Council Director to step down
Mr Neil Gillies, The Highland Council’s Director of Transport Environmental and Community Services, has announced his decision to retire from the Council, with effect from the end of January, next year. Mr Gillies joined the former Highland Regional Council in 1978 and worked on a wide range of civil engineering projects including roads, bridges, harbours and coast protection works, and road maintenance.28/11/2013
Council steps up opposition to pay day lending
The Highland Council is to write to the UK Government, the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities to highlight its total opposition to the high-cost short-term credit offered by pay day lending companies and the misery that spiralling debt brings to the poorest in society. A priority, they say, is to cap the level of interest on the repayment of loans, which can be as high as 4,000 per cent, at no more than 60 per cent.28/11/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 27 Novermber 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (November, 27th) sold 614 weaned calves and store cattle, 123 adult head of breeding cattle 123 OTM cattle. Weaned bullocks (247) averaged 250.9p and sold to 377.8p per kilo for a 270 kg British Blue cross from Dunmaglass Estate, Dores, and £1,130 gross for a 380kg Limousin cross from Wester Tomloan, Ardclach.28/11/2013
