News Archive
9/6/2012
2500 Young People To Be Helped Into Work
Leading youth charity The Prince's Trust will receive £750,000 of European Structural Funds (ESF) to help even more young people into the jobs market. The investment builds on last month's announcement by the Scottish Government that £25 million of ESF would be focused on projects designed to get young people into work.9/6/2012
Fundamental Fishing Fix A Must
Negotiations that will shape the future of Scotland's fishing industry for generations to come reach a vital stage in Europe next week. That will be the message Scotland's Fishing Secretary Richard Lochhead will give to MSPs during a debate on the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in the Scottish Parliament tomorrow (Thursday, June 7).
9/6/2012
Drive To Tackle Fuel Poverty
A massive programme to transform Scotland's ageing houses into energy efficient homes has been announced today by Alex Neil. The Scottish Government hopes to work with energy companies to identify around £200 million a year to assist homes in areas of fuel poverty save money and become more energy efficient.9/6/2012
£1m To Nurture Scotland's Young Entrepreneurs
A fund that nurtures the next generation of entrepreneurial talent in Scotland is to receive a cash injection of £1 million to help more young people get businesses off the ground, First Minister Alex Salmond announced today. The Prince's Trust Youth Business Scotland (PTYBS) will receive the money to enhance its Revolving Loan Fund that offers grants of up to £5,000 to young people aged between 18 and 25 who wish to set up or grow their business.9/6/2012
Scottish Government Moves Towards Scottish Tax Offices
Scottish taxes to be determined by the people of Scotland. Decisions about the future of Scotland's taxes should be made by the people of Scotland Finance Secretary John Swinney said today.9/6/2012
£3.5m Boost For Fishing
The latest round of grants under the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) will give support to 68 projects across the sea fisheries, aquaculture and fish processing sectors. Successful applications range from vessel modernisation - such as upgraded equipment to support more sustainable fishing - through to new technology developments for the aquaculture and processors sectors, to improve efficiency and support business diversification.
7/6/2012
"The Chase" Quiz Is Looking For Contestants From The Highlands
WE ARE COMING TO INVERNESS! ITV1's highest rated daytime show, hosted by Bradley Walsh, is back for the 6th Series! We are looking for fun & enthusiastic contestants to take on the Chaser; one of Britain's finest quiz brains! Nationwide auditions start soon! If you think you have what it takes and general knowledge is your forte… APPLY NOW! Visit:www.itv.com/thechase to apply online Alternatively you can email: thechase[AT]itv.com All applicants must be 18 years or older.
7/6/2012
Princess Royal Installed As Chancellor Of University
Princess Royal installed as Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands. HRH The Princess Royal has been installed as the first Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands at a ceremony in Inverness on Thursday 7 June.
7/6/2012
OFT Publishes Report On Markets In Remote Communities
The Office of Fair Trading has published the findings of its consultation into markets in remote communities across the UK. Around half a million people live in remote areas in the UK.6/6/2012
Berriedale Braes Still On The Agenda
Highlands & Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant asked the Scottish Executive what funding it would provide for improvements to the A9 at Berridale Braes and what timeframe it had set for such improvements to take place. In response the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Keith Brown MSP, intimated that the total cost of the works was around £250,000 and Transport Scotland had confirmed a £100,000 contribution towards the works following confirmation from other funding partners.
6/6/2012
Highlands and Islands Workforce Attracting Global Interest From Business Services Sector
With business service companies actively recruiting across the region the Head of Inward Investment at Highlands and Islands Enterprise says that the skills and reputation of the region's workforce is attracting strong interest from global investors. Following last week's announcement of a further 30 jobs in Moray with Capita, Sensée, which is the leading UK-based provider of employed home-based advisers for contact centres, is hoping to fill 45 positions from across the region.6/6/2012
Cabinet Secretary Addresses Highland Education Seminar
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Michael Russell MSP was guest speaker at a "16+ Learning Choices Seminar" held, in the Highland Council's headquarters, Inverness today at which around 100 delegates attended. Delegates represented charities and the third sector, tourism, business and commerce, construction industries, energy and renewables and the public and education sectors.6/6/2012
Police Announce Summer Drink Drugs Driving Campaign
Police urge drivers not to spoil the party by drinking and driving as summer of events approaches. Drivers in the Highlands and Islands are being urged not to spoil the party this summer by getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.6/6/2012
Clamp Down On Litterers During National Day Of Action
The Highland Council and Northern Constabulary joined ranks today (Thursday 7 June) to take part in a Litter Day of Action to highlight the blight littering has on the environment and to crack down on people caught discarding their rubbish irresponsibly. The day started with a visit to Millburn Academy in Inverness to talk to pupils about their views on littering and discuss ways of working together to promote the anti-litter message.6/6/2012
Bower Wigwams For Great Camping
An alternative camping holiday site in Caithness is proving popular with tourists. James and Jenny Polson of Lower Thura Farm near Wick have 2 cosy wooden camping cabins known as Wigwams for hire on their land.
5/6/2012
Eradication of Invasive Crayfish in Ballachulish Quarry
The Highland Council has confirmed proposals for the eradication of North American signal crayfish in Ballachulish Quarry this summer. The site is currently owned by the Council and managed by the Planning and Development Service for public recreation.5/6/2012
Highlands & Islands Food and Drink Awards - Last Call
Last Call for 2012 HIFDA Entry. With entries closing on June 15th, this is the last chance to submit an entry for the 2012 Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards.5/6/2012
Northern Constabulary Achieves Highest Ever Detection Rate
The first meeting of the new Northern Joint Police Board members heard today that Northern Constabulary achieved the highest ever detection rate by the Force last year and remains one of the highest performing Forces in the UK. The detection rate stood at 67% (class 1 to 5) by the end of an extremely busy year from April 2011-12 and 4% up on the previous year.4/6/2012
Accommodation Providers Wanted
The Highland Council is looking for accommodation providers to come forward with rooms that can be used to provide temporary accommodation for homeless people. Approximately 1300 households approached The Highland Council last year as homeless.4/6/2012
