News Archive
24/4/2013
North MSP hails jobs boost for the far North
On a week when some local businesses announced they were closing, including well known shoe shop DE Shoes, and the last maker of refrigerators in the UK- Icetech Freezers of Castletown, a company that provides services for the Norwegian oil and gas industry is to open its first supply base in Scotland. NorSea Group, which operates nine sites in Norway, has signed an agreement with Scrabster Harbour Authority to set up a base in Caithness.24/4/2013
Camera Inside Dounreay Reactor After Fifty Years
A camera has delved into the depths of Dounreay’s famous dome and captured the first footage for over fifty years of Britain’s first Fast Breeder Reactor. Nitrogen cooled digital cameras have been inserted into the reactor and recorded the images of the internal structures and the breeder fuel matrix.
24/4/2013
Recruitment process agreed for Chief Executive’s post
The Highland Council has agreed the process for recruiting a new Chief Executive, following the announcement by Alistair Dodds, Chief Executive, that he will retire on 31 August. The post, which carries a salary of £140,112, will be advertised on Friday 3 May with a closing date for applications on Friday 17 May.24/4/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts - Sale 24 April 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts, (April, 24th) sold 377 sheep of all classes. Lambs (192) sold to £64 gross for a Suffolk from Ashton Farm Cottage, Inverness.24/4/2013
Householders warned of rogue traders offering tarmacking services
Trading Standards officers of The Highland Council Standards are warning householders to be on their guard if approached at their home and offered tarmacking. This follows reports being received that rogue traders are operating in the Dornoch area and are informing householders that they are in the area working for The Highland Council and have some tarmac left over.24/4/2013
Police Issue Road Safety Messages
Police in Highland and Islands Division reiterate road safety messages following week of action on roads. Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division reiterate road safety messages following a week long national enforcement campaign to deter and detect speeding and inappropriate driving on the areas roads.24/4/2013
Scottish Parliament Mention For Wick firm K P Technology
Highlands & Islands businesses noted in Queens Awards. Highland and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart has congratulated the Highlands and Islands businesses who have been given the Queens Award designed to recognise outstanding business practice.23/4/2013
Council disappointment at Icetech liquidation and loss of jobs
The Highland Council has expressed its deep regret at the liquidation of Castletown-based company, Icetech Freezers Ltd, with the loss of more than 70 jobs. Councillor Deirdre Mackay, Leader of the Council’s Caithness and Sutherland Area Committee, said: “This is a huge blow for the Caithness economy.23/4/2013
Polling day at Landward Caithness By-Election
1,428 people have applied for a postal vote for the up-coming Landward Caithness by-election. This represents just over 16% of the total electorate.22/4/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 23 April 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April, 23rd) sold 89 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (54) averaged 224.1p (-5.0p) and sold to 245p per kg and £1,727.25 gross.22/4/2013
£2.6m Boost For Fishing
The latest round of European Fisheries Fund (EFF) grants will give support to 78 projects across the sea fisheries, aquaculture and fish processing sectors. Successful applications range from seafood companies - who will benefit from equipment and funding to access new markets � to vessel modernisation and safety equipment.21/4/2013
Caithness company wins second Queen's Award for Enterprise
Small, medium and large companies from across the UK are today celebrating winning a Queen’s Award for Enterprise - the UK’s highest accolade for business success. The success of 152 businesses has been recognised this year: 116 exporting companies have won ‘Awards for International Trade’; 27 for ‘Innovation’, and nine for ‘Sustainable Development’ benefitting the environment, society and the economy.21/4/2013
Interactive Map Shows How Many Work In Growing Energy Sector
A new interactive map interactive map displaying employment figures within the energy sector in the Highlands and Islands has been launched today (Monday 22 April 2013). The launch coincides with today’s meeting of the National Renewables Advisory Group in Inverness, chaired by Energy Minister Fergus Ewing.
21/4/2013
ANSACARD - Get Your Business Details Out Digitally Fast
Are you looking to modernise and make life easier and at the same time get more information about you and your business passed in seconds. Not like the name and address business card but much much more.
20/4/2013
Is Scottish Government Helping Local Aauthorities With The Pothole Problem?
In a recent Parliamentary Question lodged with the Scottish Parliament, Highlands & Islands MSP David Stewart asked whether the Government is setting aside finance to allow local authorities and roads authorities to repair potholes in the country's roads. Transport Minister Keith Brown in his reply said “As part of the 2013-14 Local Government finance settlement, Scottish Government is providing local government in Scotland with over £10.3 billion.
20/4/2013
Disabled people set to lose £28.3bn of support
- Thousands of disabled people will be hit simultaneously by up to six different welfare cuts - Disabled people will lose £28.3bn of support by 2018 - Up to 3.7 million disabled people affected in total - Demos calls on the Government to publish the cumulative impact of multiple cuts to benefits - Scope asks where disabled people fit in to Chancellor’s ‘aspiration nation’? Hundreds of thousands of disabled people will be hit simultaneously by up to six different welfare cuts, according to new research published today by Demos. The shock figures, the result of analysis commissioned by disability charity Scope, reveal for the first time the cumulative impact of the Government’s welfare reform plans with an astonishing £28.3bn being taken out of disabled people’s pockets by 2018.Caithness Window Cleaning Service Is Growing In All Directions
Windows always need washed and Caithness Window Cleaning Service has been growing to meet the demand for their services. Owner Aaron Wilson has not been slow to grow his business and cleans windows all over Caithness and beyond.
19/4/2013
Appointment of new sheriff for Grampian, Highland and Islands
On 20 March 2013 Her Majesty the Queen appointed Mr Andrew Miller, Solicitor Advocate as a floating sheriff for Grampian, Highland and Islands based at Dingwall. First Minister Alex Salmond nominated Mr Andrew Miller for appointment on the basis of a report by the independent Judicial Appointments Board.19/4/2013
Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Week commencing 15th April 2013 Energy/ Business Services: Developing the skills of our current and future workforce has been the subject of a series of discussions with partners this week. The Partnership’s Executive and Advisory Boards have identified this as a priority issue, and from recent discussions with potential investors, particularly in the energy sector, better intelligence on industry requirements is emerging to help us.19/4/2013
