News Archive
14/9/2021
PM statement at coronavirus press conference: 14 September 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference. Good afternoon everybody.14/9/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19) Update: First Minister's Statement - 14 September 2021
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh on Tuesday 14 September 2021. Thanks, Presiding Officer, I will give an update today on the latest COVID situation.13/9/2021
Caithness members supported in their call for a Highland-wide Playground Strategy
At the meeting of The Highland Council Members supported a starred item put forward by Caithness Members. The Thurso and North West Caithness and the Wick and East Caithness Ward Councillors asked that the Council creates and implements a Council wide playground strategy that considers the needs and expectations of communities and supports the active play, well-being and social activity of children and their families.13/9/2021
Plan For Jobs In Action: Hundreds Of Thousands Of Jobs Supported In Record £650 Billion Infrastructure Investment
A record £650 billion infrastructure investment will support 425,000 jobs a year, according to a new Infrastructure Pipeline launched today (Monday13 September 2021) alongside the Government's latest Plan for Jobs Progress Update. 425,000 jobs a year to be supported over the next four years in the most ambitious programme of infrastructure investment on record.13/9/2021
Driver Testing Changes - To Increase Test Availability For HGV Tests
Introducing measures to substantially increase the number of vocational driving tests available. The HGV driver shortage is a long-standing challenge facing countries across the world.
13/9/2021
Royal Navy Outlines Future Vision
The future of the Royal Navy and how it could further embrace autonomous technology, including drones, will be unveiled at DSEI this year. Led by a design challenge for young engineers from UK Naval Engineering Science and Technology (UKNEST), the Royal Navy will develop a Future Autonomous Fleet programme that could shape how it operates over the next 50 years.
13/9/2021
Government Takes Further Action To Tackle HGV Driver Shortage
Up to 50,000 more HGV driving tests will be made available each year thanks to government action to streamline the testing process. new comprehensive government package to tackle HGV driver shortages.
13/9/2021
£24 Million For Cutting-edge Science And Fisheries
UK government announces first investment from £100 million UK Seafood Fund to boost innovation in the fishing industry. Fishing businesses across the UK will now have access to £24 million of investment to develop technology, trial new gear and support world-class research to improve the productivity and long-term sustainability of the industry.
13/9/2021
Prime Minister To Set Out Next Steps In Covid Response
The Prime Minister will next week set out the government's autumn and winter plan for managing Covid. Government focus to remain on vaccines as the first line of defence over the autumn and winter months.13/9/2021
Biggest Ever Renewable Energy Support Scheme Backed By Additional £265 Million
Details of how the UK will get more electricity from renewable sources will be published today, as the Government announces the biggest-ever round of its flagship renewable energy scheme. Latest round of support for businesses aims to secure record extra renewable energy capacity.13/9/2021
Weekly Household Spending Fell By More Than £100 On Average During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Restrictions on buying certain goods and services alongside drops in income during the pandemic led to a reduction in average household spending. UK households reduced their spending during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by an average of £109.10 (or 19%) a week.
13/9/2021
Building A COP26 Legacy
Climate Week to put people at the heart of net zero journey. A week-long programme of events and initiatives launches across the country today to engage businesses, organisations and communities in Scotland's response to the global climate emergency ahead of COP26.13/9/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 13 September 2021 -
The worrying statistics show the surge is ongoing with more deaths and infections daily. NHS Highland has confirmed more cancellations of the usual treatment and operations at their hospitals while staff try to deal the the growing numbers in hospital.13/9/2021
Dingwall & Highlands Marts Ltd = Highland Mules Sale - 13 September 2021
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highlands Marts Ltd, (September, 13th) sold 3,484 ewe lambs and gimmers at the Highland Mule Breeders Association annual sale. Highland Mule gimmers (924) averaged £179.24 (+£36.51 on the corresponding sale of last year) and sold to £250 from Ballindalloch Home Farm.13/9/2021
9 Out Of 10 Unpaid Carers Missing Out On Support
Scottish Labour have called for a "fair deal" for unpaid carers, as analysis revealed over 9 in 10 unpaid carers are missing out on Carers Allowance. It is estimated that there are now 1.1 million unpaid carers in Scotland, but of them only 82,000, or 7 per cent, receive Carers Allowance and the Scottish Carers Allowance Supplement.12/9/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 12 September 2021
5,912 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 55,646 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 11.5% of these were positive.12/9/2021
Second Doses Offered To All Eligible Adults
Missed appointments can be rearranged as programme continues. Scotland's largest ever vaccination programme will complete second doses for all over 18s who have attended their scheduled appointments by close of play on Sunday 12 September 2021.11/9/2021
Pomegranate Now Open In Thurso
Now open in Thurso in the building that was formerly "Elizabeth's" Pomegranate is a health and wellness shop with a mind to an organic, natural and sustainable lifestyle. We offer beautiful crystals, oracle cards, incense...
11/9/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 11 September 2021 - Numbers continue to rise in Scotland
4,298 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 42,529 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 10.9% of these were positive.11/9/2021
