News Archive
8/8/2021
Covid Was A Wake Up Call For Highland Council
Nicola Sinclair on how the pandemic has forced a radical shift in working patterns, as employers across the globe seek new ways to survive. Local government found itself at the coalface of the humanitarian response and had to adapt quickly - a pace that seems alien to most public services.
7/8/2021
By-election Update - Preparations
Preparations are well underway for the Ward 3 Wick and East Caithness and Ward 13 Inverness West by-elections next Thursday. The candidates for Ward 3 - Wick and East Caithness are: CAMERON, Michael James - Scottish National Party (SNP) CHRISTIAN, Harry - Scottish Libertarian Party FERNIE, Bill - Independent ROSS, Daniel - Scottish Conservative and Unionist TILT, Jill - Scottish Liberal Democrats .
7/8/2021
Once In A Lifetime Opportunity to Work in Antarctica - Electricians Mates/Labourers
G&A Barnie Group Ltd are looking to hire Electricians Mates/Labourers to join our workforce in a once in a lifetime experience on our Antarctica Project. Applicants should be enthusiastic to embrace the challenge to working as part of a team as well as able to work on their own initiative.7/8/2021
Two Metre Physical Distancing Will Remain In Health Care
Physical distancing will remain in place at health care settings across Scotland from Monday (August 9) when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted elsewhere in the country. Hospitals, GP surgeries and dentists will be among the locations which will continue to observe the current two metre distancing requirement to help control the spread of the virus.7/8/2021
Coronavirus COVID-19: daily data for Scotland - 7 August 2021
1,386 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 24,025 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 6.3% of these were positive.7/8/2021
Vaccines For 16-17 Year Olds - Drop-in Clinics To Start
Drop-in clinics will begin to offer Pfizer vaccines to 16 and 17 year olds this week, Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has confirmed. Some clinics will begin to offer the vaccine to 16 and 17 year olds from this weekend, and all Pfizer drop-in centres in mainland Scotland will be offering the vaccine to this age group from Tuesday 10 August.6/8/2021
Record Gas Prices Drive Up Price Cap By £139 - Customers Encouraged To Contact Supplier For Support And Switch To Better Deal If Possible
The energy price cap will increase from 1 October for the 15 million customers it protects. Those on default tariffs paying by direct debit will see an increase of £139 from £1,138 to £1277.6/8/2021
Water Scarcity - Council Supporting Users Of Private Water Supplies
The Environmental Health Team is advising users of private water supplies to take preventative steps to preserve their drinking water. There have been dry ground water and lower river levels reported in some areas of the Highlands, which may have an impact on some surface derived private water supplies.
6/8/2021
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 6 August 2021
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 6th) sold 10,287 store lambs at an average of £74.47 (up £5.33 on the year). Texel (2,922) averaged £74.36 (last year £69.65) and sold to £114 gross from Wester Craiglands, Fortrose.6/8/2021
Coronavirus COVID-19: daily data for Scotland - 6 August 2021
1,250 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 25,056 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 5.5% of these were positive.6/8/2021
Further £17million emergency funding reaches Culture Organisations and Performing Arts Venues
331 cultural organisations and performing arts venues across Scotland have received a total of £17million in the latest round of emergency Covid-19 funds from the Scottish Government through Creative Scotland. Eden Court in Inverness awarded £372,604.
6/8/2021
Investing In Net-zero Technology
A total of £16.5 million has been awarded to the Net Zero Technology Centre to accelerate a range of energy transition projects that will help deliver Scotland's net-zero economy. Seven projects will be developed through the centre's Net Zero Technology Transition Programme (NZTTP) to transform the North Sea energy system, with a focus on emissions reduction.
6/8/2021
Aquaculture Review Underway
An independent review of how fish farms are regulated is underway in a move to make Scottish aquaculture legislation one of the most effective and transparent in the world. Professor Russel Griggs OBE has been appointed to lead the first phase of the review.5/8/2021
Employers Named And Shamed For Paying Less Than Minimum Wage
The 191 named companies failed to pay £2.1 million to over 34,000 workers. Government names and shames 191 employers who have underpaid workers, including major household names.
5/8/2021
Jacobs Awarded Dounreay Decommissioning Contracts
Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) has awarded two contracts worth a combined GBP11.2 million (USD15.9 million) to USA-based engineering group Jacobs for decommissioning work at the Dounreay site in Scotland. Under the contracts, Jacobs will upgrade the ventilation system at the Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) and develop the decommissioning strategy for the fast reactor fuel reprocessing plant in the Fuel Cycle Area.
5/8/2021
Edinburgh Festivals Return
Edinburgh's world-leading summer festivals are back, with their recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic supported by more than £5.4 million from the Scottish Government. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe opens tomorrow (6 August), followed by the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF), with the Edinburgh Art Festival already open.5/8/2021
Coronavirus COVID-19: daily data for Scotland - 5 August 2021
1,381 new cases of COVID-19 reported 30,788 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 4.9% of these were positive. 11 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.5/8/2021
Prehabilitation For Cancer Patients
A new scheme to provide pre-treatment support to cancer patients is launching across Scotland. The project will give tailored help and advice on exercise, nutrition and mental health, to improve outcomes for those preparing for cancer treatment.5/8/2021
Travel Restriction On France Lifted
India also turns amber in latest update to international restrictions. Arrivals from France to Scotland will no longer need to quarantine if they are fully vaccinated under the latest review of travel restrictions.5/8/2021
