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Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 13th June 2012

DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (June, 13th) sold 74 store cattle & 1 breeding bull.  Bullocks (35) averaged 208.1p and sold to 247.6p per kg for a 210kg Simmental cross from 3 Tockavaig, Isle of Skye, and �890 gross for a 495kg Limousin cross from Brucefield, Portmahomack.  

Record Breaking Year For Scottish Seed Potatoes

This year is set to be another record breaker for Scotland's seed potato exports.   With over a month of the season still to go, exports of seed potatoes to non-EU countries have already hit an all-time high of 77,277 tonnes.  

Right To Buy Social Housing May Be Cut Back

Right To Buy Consultation.   The Scottish Government has today put forward proposals to further restrict the right to buy housing policy.  

Agreement for 70 per cent Discards Cut

Scotland's prawn fishermen will significantly cut their level of fish discarding, following agreement reached for the use of new fishing gear designs.   Marine Scotland has worked closely with the fishing industry to develop new trawl and net design solutions, which are highly selective and help avoid catching unwanted species that prawn vessels do not have the quota to land.  

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).  

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.  

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.  

"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.  

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.  

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, Sens�e, 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.