News Archive
18/5/2021
Labour MSP says that ferry services need urgent improvement
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport to demand that the Scottish Government urgently step in and fix the ferries crisis currently hammering the Scottish Islands. Mrs Grant, who has been a long term critic of the Scottish Government's mismanagement and lack of investment in the ferry network detailed the ongoing numerous issues faced by islanders in their lifeline services.18/5/2021
Criminal Proceedings In Scotland 2019-20
The total number of people proceeded against in Scottish courts fell by 4% to 85,726 in the year to 2019-20, according to National Statistics published by Scotland's Chief Statistician today. The number of people convicted also fell at the same rate, down 4% to 75,251.17/5/2021
Coronavirus COVID-19: daily data for Scotland - 17 May 2021
161 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 11,361 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 1.6% of these were positive.16/5/2021
Coronavirus Covid-19: Daily Data For Scotland - 16 May 2021
292 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 16,003 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 2.0% of these were positive 0 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive 3,020,335 people have received the first dose of the Covid vaccination and 1,621,031 have received their second dose.16/5/2021
Three Million People Receive First Vaccination In Scotland
Scotland's roll-out reaches two thirds of the eligible population. The vaccination programme has delivered first doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to more than three million people - 66.6% of the adult population.15/5/2021
University forges new links with Icelandic community
The University of the Highlands and Islands has embarked on a new initiative to promote closer connections between communities in the Highlands and Islands and Iceland. The university has signed an agreement with representatives from Múlaþing, a municipality in east Iceland.
15/5/2021
Covid Levels Change From Monday 17 May For Most Of Scotland
From 17 May most of mainland Scotland and some islands will move to COVID Level 2, with other islands at Level 1. Moray and Glasgow will remain at Level 3 for a further period due to the number of cases - financial support will be made available to businesses in these areas.15/5/2021
Coronavirus Covid-19: Daily Data For Scotland - 15 May 2021
413 new cases of COVID-19 reported 27,866 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 1.6% of these were positive. 0 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.15/5/2021
Debenhams closes its doors for the final time
History of acquisitions and rapid growth Mistake to sell of a lot of its stores Brand will become a thin shell of what it was. As the last Debenham's store closes its doors this week a major chapter in retail history also concludes.14/5/2021
Coronavirus Covid-19: Daily Data For Scotland - 14 May 2021
215* new cases of COVID-19 reported. 17,457* new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 1.3% of these were positive.14/5/2021
Covid-19: India Sees Record Deaths As Black Fungus Spreads Fear
India has recorded its highest weekly covid-19 death toll, reporting an average 4029 deaths a day in the seven days leading up to 13 May. The increase comes at a time when the country's second wave was thought to have peaked, and raises further questions about India's true death toll, which most experts believe is far higher than official figures.14/5/2021
Lifting The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
Poultry keepers advised to remain vigilant as heightened biosecurity measures lifted The Chief Veterinary Officers from Scotland, England and and Wales are advising poultry keepers to remain vigilant as the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) is due to be lifted from midday tomorrow (Saturday 15 May). These additional biosecurity measures, which were introduced across Great Britain in November 2020, have been vital in protecting flocks across the country from the disease which is circulating in wild birds.14/5/2021
Pay Rise For NHS Workers
Increase of 4% to be implemented. An NHS pay deal which offers an average increase of 4% will be immediately implemented after the majority of NHS unions voted to accept the biggest pay uplift since devolution.14/5/2021
Glasgow And Moray To Remain In Level 3
Decision will be reviewed in a week, with additional support for businesses. Glasgow and Moray will remain in Level 3 from Monday 17 May and travel to and from these areas will be prohibited other than for permitted purposes, due to a high rate of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.13/5/2021
Council calls for a share for Highland in renewable energy profits
Members at today's full meeting of Highland Council agreed a motion from the Leader and Chair of Corporate Resources, which would call for a fairer share of income derived from the development of the region’s natural resources to establish a Highland Renewable Fund. In the motion Highland Council Leader, Cllr Margaret Davidson, highlighted that at a time when private energy companies are making huge profits from the abundance of natural resources of wind and water in the Highlands the region’s roads were suffering.13/5/2021
Cma Warns Package Travel Firms Over Refunds Ahead Of Summer Trips
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned package holiday companies to respect the refund rights of holidaymakers ahead of the summer period. TUI UK formally commits to giving clearer information about refunds upfront following CMA action the CMA sets out its view on consumers' rights when the Foreign Office advises against travel The CMA has warned package holiday companies to respect the refund rights of holidaymakers ahead of the summer period.13/5/2021
Partnership set to inspire new talent across the Highlands
Scottish Squash and High Life Highland are delighted to announce a new partnership which aims to drive participation in squash across the Highlands. The region has a rich history of nurturing and developing world class squash players - including current professionals Alan Clyne and Greg Lobban.
13/5/2021
Coronavirus Covid-19: Daily Data For Scotland - 13 May 2021
270 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 25,093 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 1.2% of these were positive.13/5/2021
Non-EU Imports Have Outstripped Eu Imports For The First Time. That Does Not Make Brexit A Success, Says Parcelhero
Brexiteers may be celebrating the fact that EU imports to the UK were overtaken by non-EU imports for the first time, but that doesn't mean Brexit is working, says ParcelHero. It just means non-EU imports have declined less alarmingly than EU imports.13/5/2021
