News Archive
9/11/2011
Apple Day Could Blossom Into Annual Event
Organisers of the Highland's first apple day have heralded the event as a blossoming success that has sown the seed for future annual celebrations. Over 200 people recently attended the inaugural apple day at Inverness Floral Hall on 22 October.9/11/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 8th November 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (November, 8th ) sold 70 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (10) averaged 198.4p (-6.5p) and sold to 208p per kg and £1,445.30 gross.8/11/2011
Shops Pass Under-age Fireworks Sales Tests
Trading Standards of The Highland Council are praising the vigilence of Highland retailers following a recent test-purchasing exercise in which no sales of fireworks were made to an under-age volunteer. The 15-year-old volunteer attempted to buy rockets when he visited over a third of retailers registered with the local authority to store and sell fireworks.6/11/2011
Solar and Wind To Help Power Highland Ferries
The Highland Council welcomes award of contract for world's first low-emission hybrid ferries. The Highland Council has welcomed the award of preferred bidder status to Ferguson Shipbuilders, Port Glasgow, for the contract to build the world's first two sea going Roll On Roll Off vehicle and passenger diesel electric hybrid ferries.5/11/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts - Sale 5 November 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts (November, 5th) sold 124 cattle, 344 sheep, 6 goats, 9 ponies, 532 lots of poultry, 7 lots of eggs and 11 lots of poultry equipment at their poultry and rare breeds of livestock sale. Cattle (124) sold to £780 gross for British Shorthorn bull from 38 Sangomore, Durness.4/11/2011
Arts & Business Scotland Becomes Independent Charity
Arts & Business Scotland (A&B Scotland) is celebrating 25 years of successful partnerships sparked between commerce and culture, and at this important milestone the Arts & Business UK Board has agreed to devolve the Scottish operation and set up A&B Scotland as an independent Scottish charity from 1 November 2011. Jane Ryder, until last month Chief Executive of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, will Chair the new Board.4/11/2011
UK Government Wants Simpler Regulatory Landscape
Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk today called for a more mature relationship between business and regulators. He also talked about the need for a more accountable and transparent system of local regulation and a simpler regulatory landscape.4/11/2011
Beat Bogus Callers in Highlands and Islands with Scottish Water's 3 C's
With the clocks going back and the nights drawing in, Scottish Water is advising communities throughout the Highlands and Islands to beat Bogus Callers by using 3 C's: CARD, CHECK and CALL. * Card - You can ask callers to pass their ID card or letter through the letter box in order to verify their identity.4/11/2011
Christmas Warning From North Police
FOLLOWING a report of an alleged dishonesty in Shetland, Northern Constabulary are reminding householder's about some simple steps that can be taken to prevent opportunity crime in the run up to Christmas. Chief Inspector Angus MacInnes said, "In the run up to Christmas people will have high value items in their house and may well have additional cash in their possession as they prepare to buy presents.4/11/2011
Scots Revealed As Top Nature Lovers
Results of a new YouGov survey for Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) show that the Scottish public have a deep affection for nature. While this is true across Scotland, priorities vary slightly from area to area.4/11/2011
Council Wants Bids To Replace Footbridge
Council seeks contractor for replacement footbridge at Highland beauty spot. The Highland Council is inviting contractors to express their interest in a contract for replacement of the suspension footbridge at Rogie Falls near Contin.4/11/2011
New Nature Grants System Launched
Organisations and community groups across Scotland, who are running projects to do with managing and enjoying nature, are to benefit from a new online grants service. The service, launched this week, is available on the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) website where customers can apply for a grant and access grant information and advice.3/11/2011
The Challenges Facing Britain's Libraries
In recent weeks a corner of north-west London has become an unlikely battleground, with scenes that could eventually play out across the country. Brent Council's decision to close six of its 12 libraries has been met with a staunch protest movement and on-going legal challenges, but following an approval from high court judges the council looks to be finally getting its way.3/11/2011
Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration P'Ship - Update
Week commencing 24th October: Energy: Following last week's announcement of a consultation on revised ROC bandings for renewable energy sources, further positive news for the wave and tidal industry in the form of a Scottish Government announcement that £18M is to be made available to "improve capability and infrastructure, as well as helping fund technology solutions and the roll out of marine arrays". The Scottish Government is to consult with the industry about the nature of projects to be supported by the fund.3/11/2011
Highland Recycling Rates Best Yet
Recycling rate tops 40% for the first time thanks to public support. The Highland public is being congratulated for helping The Highland Council achieve for the first time a recycling rate of more than 40 per cent.3/11/2011
Government sets out its offer on public service pensions
The Government today set out details of its offer to workers on public service pensions. This new offer will mean that while most workers will still have to work longer and pay more, the pension that most low and middle earners working a full career will receive pension benefits at least as good, if not better, than they get now.3/11/2011
Beatrice Offshore Windfarm - Public Information Event In Wick
Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL) is the joint venture partnership formed between SSE Renewables (75%) and Repsol (25%) (formerly SeaEnergy Renewables). In February 2009.3/11/2011
Go Ahead For Ambitious University Plans
Beechwood campus plans at Inverness approved. The Highland Council's Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey Planning Applications Committee has unanimously approved a number of outstanding issues surrounding plans by Highlands and Islands Enterprise to establish an educational campus at Beechwood, Inverness.3/11/2011
Three Steps To Happier Home-working
Do you work at home or take your work home with you? You are not alone. In the US almost 50% of workers take their work home.3/11/2011
