News Archive

Get Ready For Winter Campaign kicks off

Northern Constabulary is this weekend taking part in the national, ACPOS-led Get Ready For Winter Campaign.   The awareness raising weekend begins concludes on Halloween (31 October 2011).  

Cakes By Carrie-Anne

Christmas, Celebration, Wedding and Novelty cakes.   I produce freshly made cakes and pastries for every occasion.  

Local Artwork For Christmas

Artisan Caithness - Hand crafted with originality Artisan Caithness, based in Gills, will be at Mey Market on 25th October, 8th, 22nd November, and at the Christmas Special on 4th December, as well as Castlehill pre-Christmas fair on 12th November.   Selling original paintings, prints, cards, felt sculptures, earrings, and semi-precious stone necklaces, a wide choice of individual gifts for Christmas.  

Partnership Approach To Reduce Unauthorised Bonfires

The Highland Council, Northern Constabulary and Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service are joining forces to reduce the number of unauthorised bonfires throughout the Highlands in the lead up to Bonfire Night and the inappropriate use of fireworks.   Group Manager Robert Scott from Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service said that this was a good example of the Inverness Community Partnership working with partners and sharing information.  

Industrial Action On Pensions - Scotland

Most trade unions are asking their members to support a national campaign of industrial action over pensions.  Public sector pensions are in the news.  

Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 21st October 2011

DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (October, 21st) sold 527 rams at its annual show and sale of North County Hill Cheviots.  The overall champion was a two shear from Mr B.  

Gaelic Plan Consultation Meetings Begin In Thurso

Monday, 24 October, sees The Highland Council embarking on eight consecutive evening consultation meetings on its second generation draft Gaelic Language Plan.   The consultation meetings are taking place in the following areas: · Thurso at the High School on Monday 24 October, · Portree at the Fingal Centre on 25 October, · Ullapool Macphail Centre on 26 October, · Inverness at Bun-sgoil Inbhir Nis on 27 October, · Fort William at Lochaber House on 28 October, · Dingwall at the Community Centre on 31 October, · Aviemore, on 1 November at the International Starters, and finally · Golspie on 2 November at the High School.  

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Event

Environmental Research Institute Castle Street, Thurso 10th November 2011 Assemble 1:30pm (for 2:00 start) - 4:00pm Presenter: Neil McLean of Creative Drainage (ex SEPA SuDS specialist/hydrologist) This talk will provide a basic introduction to SUDS before reviewing legislation and presenting concepts such as integrated drainage and the pipe-free network.   Please contact: enquiries[AT]envir-assist.co.uk to register or call 0790182 4391 for more information Delegate registration fee - £25 Neil will also give a presentation on Green Roofs at 5pm as part of the ERI's evening lecture programme.  

Council Tax levy to tackle empty homes

1345 empty homes targeted in the Highlands Local authorities are to receive new powers to tax empty homes that could help raise millions to build new affordable housing.   The Council Tax on Empty Homes and Housing Support Grant Bill proposals could apply to the 1345 properties that have currently been empty for more than six months and are liable to pay Council Tax in the Highlands.  

Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 19th October 2011

DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 19th) sold 727 weaned calves and store cattle.  Stot calves (333) averaged 195.4p and sold to 240.7p per kilo for a 295kg Charolais cross from Reisgill, Lybster.