News Archive
18/10/2009
GRANT SCHEME £19 MILLION JOBS BOOST
2,500 jobs aided by Scottish Government grant scheme. Hundreds of jobs will be created or safeguarded across Scotland through the award of more than £19 million Scottish Government grants which will stimulate investment in the Scottish economy, First Minister Alex Salmond announced today.18/10/2009
Learning festival to highlight Curriculum for Excellence in the Highlands
A major event to showcase good practice around Highland in relation to Curriculum for Excellence will see over 1,800 people gathering in Dingwall Academy on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 October to discover more about the work achieved in Highland schools. Primary and secondary schools from across all areas of the Highlands have been invited to participate.18/10/2009
Next Thurso Ward Forum - Monday 26 October
Thurso Ward Forum The next meeting of The Highland Council's Thurso Ward Forum will be held on Monday 26 October at 7pm in Caithness Horizons and will feature a presentation by David Goldie, Head of Housing with The Highland Council on Highland Housing Strategy 2010-2015. Also attending will be Mr Gordon Macleod, Manager of Bayview House Resource Centre, Thurso who will give an update on the services the centre provides and Superintendent Julian Innes from Northern Constabulary.18/10/2009
Vandalism At Girnigoe Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for information regarding damage caused to a door of a top floor flat on Girnigoe Street, Wick, near its junction with Henrietta Street, between 2000hrs on Friday 16th October 2009 and 1100 hours, Saturday 17th October 2009. Any person with information please contact Wick Police station on 01955603551.18/10/2009
Highland Local Transport Strategy - Consultation
The consultation on The Highland Council's local transport strategy is now underway and members of the public have until Friday 11 December to respond to this important document which sets out how the transport system will be developed in the Highland area over the next three years. Following a pre-consultation last winter with public meetings throughout the Highlands, the draft local transport strategy has been finalised.18/10/2009
Silver Vauxhal Corsa Stolen in Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for any information about a vehicle, silver Vauxhall Corsa, which was stolen from Janet Street, Thurso. The incident is thought to have occurred on the evening of 13/10/09.15/10/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 16 October 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 16th) sold 3,904 store sheep. Lambs (2,848) averaged £43.74 and sold to £66 gross for Cheviots from 9 Lochussie, Dingwall.13/10/2009
Caithness Mod Awarded £35,000 By Scottish Government
Speaking on the opening day of the Royal National Mòd, the Minister for Gaelic Michael Russell announced further support for the Scottish Government's drive to create a new generation of Gaelic speakers. The Minister awarded £35,000 for the Royal National Mòd to appoint a Gaelic development officer to take forward plans for the 2010 Mòd in Caithness and to support Gaelic learning in the area.13/10/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 14 October 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 14th) sold 1,924 weaned calves at their special annual district ballot show and sale. The judge, Mr E.12/10/2009
Energy Centre Gears Up Sea Test Sites
A new safety system is providing invaluable information about shipping activity in the waters where wave and tidal energy devices are tested in Orkney. EMEC, the European Marine Energy Centre, has set up two receiving stations that pick up transmissions from ships operating near its test sites and over a wide sea area.Christmas Portrait Shoots from Captiv8 Photography!
Once again it's time to start thinking about Christmas presents, and what could be better than a professional studio or location portrait shoot. Grandparents love a framed print of the children, or a beautiful canvas wrap, ready to hang on the wall.
12/10/2009
Christmas Is Coming At Park Hotel, Thurso
Book early this year for pre Christmas meals At Park Hotel, Thurso. Tel 01847 893251 Available from 1 December 2009 - Must be booked in advance.12/10/2009
Walt Disney World Searches For UK Twin Town
Enter Your Caithness Town Or Village and Win A Trip To Florida Do you think your town is the most magical place to live? Does it have a touch of sparkle that makes it stand out from a crowd? Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the place where dreams come true, is searching for a UK town, village or city to become its first official "twin town" so now's your chance to tell the world why your home town is so special. From now until 22 November 2009, anyone across the UK (over 18 years) can nominate their home village, town or city to become the Walt Disney World twinned town by visiting www.waltdisneyworldtwinnedtown.co.uk.
12/10/2009
Chamber Slams Crown Estate Delay On Seabed Leases
Commenting upon reports by Reuters last week that the Crown Estate will announce seabed leases for the Pentland Firth development in February 2010, Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce said: "We are extremely concerned by this delay. We were told back in August that conclusion of seabed leases would happen in the autumn.12/10/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 13 October 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 13th) sold 72 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (21) averaged 168.5p (-0.3p) and sold to 182p per kg and £1,159.20 gross.11/10/2009
New Highland Archive And Registration Centre
The new Highland Archive and Registration Centre at Bught Road, Inverness, will open for business on Monday 26 October 2009. The £10.5 million centre includes an archive conservation unit, a dedicated family history centre, a ceremony suite and modern office accommodation.
10/10/2009
Ex-Councillor Bill Mowat On Crofting Reform Legislation
The consultation ended on 12th August 2009 and is now being considered. Updates on progress of the Crofting Reform Bill can be found at www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/09/29100459 The Consultation Team, 'Future of Crofting', Scottish Government, Area 1D, Pentland House, 47 Robb's Loan, EDINBURGH EH14 1TY.9/10/2009
New Area Commander Returns To Caithness
Third time's a charm for Chief Inspector Matthew Reiss as he returns to Caithness, Sutherland and East Ross as Area Commander They say third time's a charm and that's certainly true for Chief Inspector Matthew Reiss as he returns to his favourite area of the Force next month. The newly promoted Chief Inspector takes over the role of Area Commander for Caithness, Sutherland and East Ross on November 2 following the recent departure of his predecessor Chief Inspector Andy Brown.
9/10/2009
Inverness College UHI Hosts Cardiac Classroom For Young People
75 secondary school pupils from across the Highlands gathered at Inverness College UHI yesterday to witness a live coronary bypass operation via video link from the Morristown Memorial Hospital in New Jersey. The event was part of Johnson & Johnson's Bridge to Employment programme, through LifeScan Scotland, to encourage pupils to develop their skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.
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