News Archive
23/10/2012
Accountant in Bankruptcy Debt Arrangement Scheme
Figures released today show that Scottish personal insolvencies have fallen in the second quarter of 2012-13. The Scottish Government's debt management tool, the Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS), continues to be a viable option for Scots struggling with debt as numbers for the Scheme have increased by nearly 30 per cent from the same period of last year.23/10/2012
EU Fish Fund Framework
Scotland's fishermen and fishing communities will benefit from the new European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF). The EMFF will deliver help for both inshore and offshore fleets and the aquaculture sector to adapt to new circumstances, expand and create new jobs and promote fisheries conservation.21/10/2012
Poundstretcher - Opening 26th October In Wick
The new Poundstretcher store in Wick will open on 26th October. Stock has been flowing to the store over the past few days.
21/10/2012
Caithness General Hospital Inspection Report
Feedback on Caithness General Hospital inspection welcomed. NHS Highland has welcomed the publication of the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate (HEI) report of the unannounced inspection visit to Caithness General Hospital, Wick, which took place on 3rd and 4th September.20/10/2012
Halloween Cocktails at Wetherspoon's In Wick
Two pitchers of cocktails for £10 is on offer over the Halloween period at the Alexander Bain pub in Wick from Friday 26th to 31st October. Poison Apple and Devil's Candy might be just the thing for your big night out with friends.
20/10/2012
Real Ale Festival At Alexander Bain - Wetherspoons
The Alexander Bain pub, Wetherspoons in Wick will be taking part in the Real Ale Festival running in the UK - Wednesday 24th October - 11 November 2012. With beers from 10 countries and many from around the UK.
20/10/2012
Wedding Fayre At Castle Of Mey
Sunday 28th October at Castle of Mey.
20/10/2012
Norseman Christmas Party Time
Christmas Dinner Party Night Menu. .
20/10/2012
16 and 17 year-olds To vote in Independence Referendum
All 16 and 17 year-olds will be able to have Referendum vote. The Scottish Parliament will be asked to ensure that all 16 and 17 year-olds have the right to vote in the referendum for an independent Scotland, First Minister Alex Salmond announced today.19/10/2012
Lidl Stores in Caithness Getting Ready To Bake
Competition in the supermarket bakery sector is set to take off in Caithness as fast-growing discount chain Lidl gets ready to roll out in-store bakeries. The German retailer, which has over 580 stores in the UK, has already completed many bakeries across the UK.
19/10/2012
Local designer & creator Lynsey MacGregor wins award!
Lynsey was awarded the Caithness Chamber of Commerce George Bruce Young Entrepreneur of the year 2012 for her business Lark & Lily Designs. It is a very big achievement for the newly married designer as the business is only 15 months old.
19/10/2012
2013 Thurso Heritage Calendar
Thurso Heritage Society is pleased to announce that following the success of our 2012 Calendar we have, by popular demand, produced a 2013 issue. The new calendar is to be the first in a "Div ye mind" series, bringing back memories of old Thurso.
18/10/2012
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Members of the new Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have been announced by Community Safety Minister Roseanna Cunningham. They will work closely with the Chair Pat Watters and Chief Officer Alasdair Hay to oversee, support and challenge the SFRS and ensure smooth transition to the new single service, which will go live on April 1, 2013.
18/10/2012
Should You Get a Flu Jab?
What is flu? Flu is much more than a bad cold. It's a virus which can make even healthy people feel very unwell for a week or more.18/10/2012
Don't let Bonfire Night rocket out of control
Issued by Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service. Around this time of year people will be preparing for Bonfire night and young children in particular will be looking forward to the evening.
18/10/2012
Major Flood Works Start In Inverness On 29th October
The first stage of the £24.75 million River Ness Flood Alleviation Scheme, Inverness, which will protect approximately 800 homes and 200 businesses in the city centre, starts on Monday 29 October. Work will involve the diversion of gas, water, electricity and telecommunication services required to accommodate the first phase of the construction of folld defences on both sides of the river between the Ness Bridge and Friars Bridge.
18/10/2012
Entrepreneurs Fund To Give Scotland The EDGE
£1 million investment to encourage and support dynamic growth entrepreneurs Finance Secretary John Swinney will today (Friday, October 19) announce the creation of a £1million Scottish entrepreneurs fund called EDGE - Encouraging Dynamic Growth Entrepreneurs - which will help accelerate innovative business ideas. The fund will invest up to £50,000 in entrepreneurial businesses to stimulate economic growth.18/10/2012
New Preventative Services For Highland's Elderly
The Highland Council has published proposals, which will be considered on Thursday (25 October), to fulfil one of the key commitments in its programme - to invest an additional £1million in new preventative services for Highland's elderly. Preventative services involve early intervention, to promote the long-term physical, social, and emotional well-being of people and communities.18/10/2012
Student Accommodation Will Begin Huge Inverness Regeneration
Inverness is set to see the first major regeneration in the City Centre for a number of years following the granting of planning permission by The Highland Council for an 8-storey-high building for student accommodation. This £6m development is the first phase of a £30m re-generation project within the Rose Street and Farraline Park areas of Inverness City Centre.18/10/2012
