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8/7/2012
Schools IT Excellence Group Set Up
Education Secretary Michael Russell has appointed the Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Muffy Calder to convene an ICT Excellence Group to consider the future development of the schools' intranet 'Glow'. The new ICT excellence group will draw on the experience and expertise of end-users, and educational technology experts to scope the long-term user-centred future of Glow.8/7/2012
Call For Urgent Dairy Action
If a voluntary agreement cannot be reached to tackle plummeting milk prices then the option of legislation should be explored according Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead in a letter to DEFRA Agriculture Minister Jim Paice. The letter, which follows another round of price cuts imposed on Scotland's hard pressed milk producers, comes ahead of a meeting between Mr Paice and milk industry representatives on Wednesday, which will also be attended by Scotland's Chief Agricultural Officer Drew Sloan.8/7/2012
Underspend Should Generate Growth
UK Government underspend of �6.7 billion last year should be used to grow the economy, the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Secretary said today. New statistics published by HM Treasury show that UK Government departmental spending was �6.7 billion lower than planned in the year to March.6/7/2012
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership Update
Week ended 2 July 2012 This is a short message to update you on activities relating to the Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership. Energy: The Marine Energy Group, which is co-chaired by Scottish Government and industry body Scottish Renewables, has published its Marine Action Plan, which updates on progress since the launch of the Marine Energy Roadmap in 2009 and highlights ongoing activities required of governments, agencies and private sector in five key areas to further development the marine energy industry.5/7/2012
Dounreay Closure Costs Down By One Billion Pounds
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority says significant acceleration in the clean-up and shutdown of Dounreay will bring real value to the taxpayer who funds the work. Its chief executive John Clarke, writing in the organisation's annual report published today, says the award of the site closure contract earlier this year was a milestone in the NDA's mission to clean up the UK's nuclear legacy and bring down the cost.
5/7/2012
New Recycling Bins Help Caithness Meet Recycling Targets
Figures released by The Highland Council to coincide with National Recycle Week show that the new refuse and recycling service introduced in Caithness in April 2011 has been a great success. This saw the introduction of a fortnightly refuse collection alternating with a fortnightly mixed recycling collection for paper, cardboard, food tins, drink cans and plastic bottles.
4/7/2012
NEW Natural Retreats John O'Groats to Open August 2012
Following a huge �6 million regeneration project of the area, luxury self-catering experts Natural Retreats are delighted to announce the opening of 23 standalone Residences, plus a brand new Outfitters activity service and co-operative Storehouse in the stunning wilderness of John O'Groats opening this August. With British patriotism at an all-time high and such a unique natural environment waiting to be discovered right here on our door-step, there's never been a better time to holiday at home in the UK.
4/7/2012
Serco Now In Charge Of NorthLink Ferries From Today
Serco Sets Sail - NorthLink Ferries Service Handover Complete Today, Thursday 5 July 2012, at 3pm Serco NorthLink Ferries officially began operating the Scottish Government contract for ferry services from the Scottish mainland to the Orkney Islands and the Shetland Islands. In Caithness the ferry "Hamnavoe" sets sail from Scrabster each day and gives great views of the west of Orkney including the Old Man Of Hoy.
4/7/2012
Victorian Escapee Arrested - Giant Hog Weed Under Control
Giant Hogweed is an impressive plant from the Caucasus region of far eastern Europe which can grow up to 12 feet tall and can have a flower head up to a foot across. These impressive statistics made it a plant that was sought after for Victorian estate gardens.
4/7/2012
The Shard Is Tallest Building In Europe - Can We See It From Wick?
The Shard opens to visitors: first tickets for 'The View from The Shard' go on sale 6 July 2012. Will you be the first Caithness person to go up to the visitors gallery?.
4/7/2012
Dounreay and Highlands and Islands Enterprise Working Together
As the opportunities for renewable energy increase in the North of Scotland, the lead partner in the Dounreay site, Babcock, announces its continued support to bring jobs into the area. The secondment of June Love, Dounreay, to support Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) activities in the sectors of Energy and Business Services demonstrates a real partnership working between the private and the public sectors.3/7/2012
Local Residents Wanted To Help Manage Community Fund
Residents living in three Community Council areas south and west of Wick are being recruited to be part of a local community panel to decide on how a �150,000 community fund should be distributed. Nominations are invited from residents of Latheron, Lybster and Clyth; Tannach and District; and Watten Community Council areas to represent their community on the E.ON Camster Community Fund panel when funds become available for community projects next year.3/7/2012
Motorists warned of delays on A897 Helmsdale to Melvich road
The Highland Council will be carrying out a major patching exercise on the A897 between Helmsdale and Kinbrace with work starting on Monday (9 July 2012). The works will be carried out Monday to Friday between 8am to 4pm over a 4 to 5 week period and due to the nature of the work delays of up to 20 minutes can be expected throughout the working day.3/7/2012
3378 Volunteers Cleaned Up Highland
Keep Scotland Beautiful mobilised 3,378 volunteers to clean up Highland as part of Scotland's National Spring Clean. 2,612 children and 766 adults from Highland were amongst 117,734 volunteers from across Scotland who gave their time between 1 April and 31 May to support National Spring Clean, run by Scotland's leading charity for the environment, Keep Scotland Beautiful.3/7/2012
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 3 July 2012
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (July, 3rd) sold 68 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (46) averaged 208.8p (+1.4p) and sold to 230p per kg and �1,593.90 gross.1/7/2012
Deadline fast approaching for the Inner Moray Firth Local Development Plan
The consultation on the first stage of preparing the Local Development Plan for the Inner Moray Firth area is drawing to a close, with the deadline for submissions at 5 pm on Friday (6 July). The consultation document, known as the Main Issues Report, asks for people's thoughts on where future development should and should not be located across the Inner Moray Firth area which stretches from Tain in the North to Fort Augustus in the South and Auldearn in the East to Garve in the West.30/6/2012
Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership Update
Energy: As reported last week, Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) launched its online procurement portal for supply chain companies seeking to tender for work with the company. A variety of current tendering opportunities is at https://www.sseopen4business-highlands.com/sse/publicSearchForm.html#publicSearchForm and interested businesses are being encouraged to register their organisation and create a business profile on the site.30/6/2012
Support For Rural Communities To Buy Land
Rural communities in Scotland can now apply for support to help buy their land, Environment Minister Stewart Stevenson announced. The new �6 million Scottish Land Fund which will empower communities by helping them acquire land opens for applications on Monday (2 July 2012).30/6/2012
Local Businesses Invited To Join SSE In Highland Success
SSE plc is launching an exciting and innovative website today which will contribute to the economic well-being of the Highland economy. The innovative website - www.sseopen4business-highlands.com is designed specifically to offer Highland businesses, service providers and local suppliers the opportunity to do business with the UK's second largest energy company.30/6/2012
Report Reveals Changing Shape of Caithness and Sutherland Economy
The economy of the north of Scotland is changing, according to a new report published today. Local agencies and business leaders have welcomed the findings of the study which show the percentage of jobs dependent upon Dounreay has decreased from 15% to 10% since 2006, and the number of new businesses being created has risen.Our Social Media
