News Archive
6/8/2012
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 7th August 2012
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 7th) sold 57 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (30) averaged 208.3p (+1.9p) and sold to 218p per kg and £1,471.50 gross.5/8/2012
SSE Launches Energy Training Scheme For Highland Young People
SSE is now recruiting for its new innovative training programme which offers 16-24 year olds in the Highlands the opportunity of a career within the energy industry. The 12 month programme will offer 28 young people the opportunity to gain some valuable hands on experience of life in the energy industry and the skills learned will help recruits develop a successful career in the future.2/8/2012
Police in Wick Appeal For Information After Break In
Police in Wick are appealing for information regarding a commercial premises being entered on Rutherford Street, Wick. Police would like to hear from any members of the public who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in this area between about 4pm Monday 30th July and 11am Wednesday 1st August 2012.2/8/2012
Scotland's Population Highest Ever
After nine years of continuous growth, Scotland's population in mid-2011 reached 5,254,800 - the highest ever. These figures, based on 2001 Census data, show a rise of 190,600 people over that period.2/8/2012
Causes of Death Statistics For Scotland
Scotland's Public Health Minister has welcomed figures published today on the causes of death in Scotland. The figures, published by the Registrar General, show that: • Between 2010 and 2011 C.1/8/2012
Warning To Retailers About UKCASH Scam
Police issue warning to public in Western Isles, Caithness and Sutherland regarding UKCASH scams. Police in the Western Isles are advising shop/garage staff to be aware of a scam to defraud their paypoint facilities.1/8/2012
26,000 Jobs For Pentland Firth By 2050
Pentland Firth becomes Scotland's first Marine Energy Park Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker joined local MP John Thurso at Scrabster Harbour on monday to officially announce the Pentland Firth as only the second designated area in the country for marine and tidal energy. The designation is designed to help bring together manufacturers, financiers, developers and university researchers to create a centre of excellence in the sector and is a clear signal of the UK Government's commitment to marine energy.31/7/2012
Riverside Medical Practice In Thurso Reassurances
Joint statement from NHS Highland and Riverbank Medical Practice, Thurso Riverbank Medical Practice in Thurso is going through a period of transition but we would like to reassure patients that there will be NO change to general medical services being provided from the practice. Following an exceptionally difficult period, the partners of Riverbank Medical Practice have taken the very difficult decision to end their partnership.31/7/2012
Swinney Comments On Retail Sales
Official statistics published today show that over the year the volume of retail sales in Scotland grew by 0.6 per cent, but with a small fall in the volume and value of retail sales in Scotland in the second quarter of this year. On an annual basis, we continue to see growth in the sector with the volume of retail sales, growing by 0.6 per cent, which is in-line with GB growth rates.31/7/2012
Easy Does It At Belladrum
Partners want to ensure a safe and secure Belladrum 2012. Multi-agency partners (Northern Constabulary, NHS Highland, Highland Council, Scottish Ambulance Service, the British Red Cross and Highland Alcohol & Drugs Partnership) want Belladrum 2012 festival goers to have a safe and secure event.31/7/2012
Call for Highland Health Heroes to be Honoured
Nominations sought for Scottish Health Awards 2012. The search is on for top health workers and teams across the Highlands as the Scottish Health Awards 2012 open for nominations.31/7/2012
Latest Housing Sales Statistics Released
Sales volumes soar whilst average property prices decrease by 0.2 per cent. Registers of Scotland published statistics today showing that the total volume of sales across Scotland registered during the first quarter of 2012/13 was 18,514, an increase of 9.2% on the same quarter the previous year.31/7/2012
New Opportunities For Graduates
Graduates in Scotland will be offered more chances to take on internships at Scottish firms following the investment of around £200,000 by the Scottish Government. The funding will support Adopt-an-Intern, a programme with a proven track record of helping graduates into permanent jobs, and will go towards another 110 placements in 2012/13.31/7/2012
Scotland's Food And Drink Sector To Go For Gold
Plans to put Scotland's food and drink sector ahead of the game were revealed today by Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Richard Lochhead. The Food and Drink 2014 Action Plan - announced ahead of events to promote Scottish Food and Drink at London 2012 - will help to ensure Scottish food and drink companies maximise their competitive advantage and capitalise on the economic opportunity current and future events offer.30/7/2012
Thurso Soap Box Grand Prix Challenge
The Rotary Club of Thurso are inviting budding engineers and willing competitors of ages 8 to 88, to participate in the Thurso Soap-Box Grand Prix, at 1.00pm on 8th September 2012, at The North Highland College. The idea is for individuals or teams to design and construct the fastest, most attractive and most entertaining free-rolling soap-box kart they can.
30/7/2012
Appeal for witnesses - road traffic collision - Caithness
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses following a reported road traffic collision about 1:45am on Sunday 22 July 2012. This was at A882, Haster, Caithness, two cars collided and one of the cars left the location without stopping or reporting the matter to Police.30/7/2012
Northern Constabulary Home Security Advice
Home security advice. Don't give thieves a chance...30/7/2012
Busy Roads Around Inverness In Next Few Days
Police remind drivers to remain patient during a busy end to the week on the roads in and around Inverness. Police are reminding motorists that this coming week is likely to be busier than normal on roads in and around Inverness with a number of high profile events taking place.29/7/2012
Marine Energy Park Launch For Pentland and Orkney Waters
The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters in the North of Scotland will today confirm their place on the global marine energy map with the launch of the area as a Marine Energy Park. Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker will welcome the launch of the marine park during a visit to Thurso in Caithness, where he is set to address key players from across the marine renewable energy industry.29/7/2012
