Hugh's Taxi has recently invested in a 7 seater vehicle that should help people wanting to go places in larger numbers than the normal cars..
Plans to create a spaceport that will launch communications satellites into orbit from the Moine peninsula in Sutherland are set to be unveiled for discussion at public meetings over the next two months. Development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), which is backing the £17.3m project to design and build Space Hub Sutherland, has today (Wednesday 4 September) lodged a proposal of application notice with the Highland Council.
The Scottish Government's failure to "get a grip" on delayed discharges is seriously harming older people's health, Age Scotland warned today. The charity is calling for urgent investment in health and care services, as the latest figures show an "eye-watering" total of almost 1,500 patients stuck in hospital unnecessarily each day in July.
Seven Dounreay apprentices have received their indenture certificates at a special event to mark the successful conclusion of their 4-year training programme. The latest group ‘graduating' joined the company in 2015 - the 60th year apprentices had been part of the workforce at Dounreay and the first time in more than a decade that design office apprentices had been recruited.
The board of NHS Highland came together last week for a dedicated workshop to look in depth at the issues arising from the bullying and inappropriate behaviour reported in the Sturrock Review published earlier this year. The holding of a workshop was one of the key recommendations made in the Sturrock Review.
LOCHMADDY, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September 2nd) sold 3,118 store lambs. Lambs (3,118) sold to £74 gross for a Suffolk cross lamb from 15 Liniclate, Benbecula.
NHS Highland plans to rent a temporary pop up shop to update local residents about proposals for its primary health and social care hub for Wick at the end of this month. During the Caithness Health and Social Care consultation last year, the board found the temporary ‘High Street Presence' approach proved an effective way to engage with people about the redesign plans.
MSP David Stewart is urging NHS Highland to find a speedy solution for a system of compensating and supporting staff who have been bullied and harassed after questioning its senior officials in parliament today. Mr Stewart, at Holyrood's health and sport committee, raised the issue of psychological support and compensation for those who have previously suffered, many of whom have privately shared their stories with the MSP and at that special meeting in Eden Court, Inverness, last year.
Pentland Housing Association has decided to transfer to Cairn Housing Association following a strategic review. Tenants, staff and board members were all involved in the review which was set up to plan for the future of the Association and how it provides homes and services to tenants and other customers.
Pentland Ferries has announced that the company's new ship, Alfred, left the yard in Vietnam, yesterday morning, Thursday, to start the long voyage home to Orkney. Director of Pentland Ferries, Kathryn Scollie, said: "We are delighted that the MV Alfred is now on her way.
Police officers in the Highlands and Islands will start using mobile devices as part of their operational duties which will increase their visibility within local communities. Officers will be able to access a wide range of police systems while out on duty without the requirement to return to a police station and log on to a computer.
Kings Golf Club Inverness, (formerly known as Torvean Golf Club), has officially opened a new course and clubhouse on the north side of the A82 trunk road, on the outskirts of Inverness, marking the completion of a £12.35M investment as part of the Inverness West Link Road project. The official opening ceremony took place today, Friday 30th August 2019, with special guest Bernard Gallagher, former three times Ryder Cup Captain and the Provost of Inverness Helen Carmichael.
At Tuesday's Health and Sport Committee meeting at the Scottish Parliament (Tuesday 3rd September) the committee will be scrutinising NHS Highland. The committee is likely to question them on: their response to the Sturrock report and further press reports of bullying issues; NHS Highland receiving brokerage for the second year in a row; NHS Highland's concerns over the potential impact of Brexit on the workforce.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has launched a consultation into plans to replace a subsea cable in the Pentland Firth. According to the company, routine inspections have identified that the Pentland Firth East cable is coming to the end of its operational life and needs replacing.
Michael Matheson visited the £9.6m major road improvement project of the A9 at Berriedale Braes, Caithness on Thursday 29th August 2019 to see some of the ancient finds discovered during the archaeological excavations undertaken in advance of construction. The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure & Connectivity also viewed the progress of the construction work to remove the notorious hairpin bend on the A9, which is on schedule to be completed by next spring, subject to exceptionally adverse weather.
A £7.5 million project between the public and private sectors has been established to deliver more electric vehicle charging points and ensure the infrastructure needed to support these is put in place. The new strategic partnership will include Transport Scotland, SP Energy Networks and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (August, 30th) sold 111 rams and 100 gimmers at its eighth annual ‘Great from Grass' on farm sale at Fearn Farm, Tain, on behalf of Messrs J Scott & Partners. Texel shearlings (37) averaged £683.35 (£674.05 last year) and sold to 1,250 guineas twice.
The Scottish Government is facing a significant challenge to increase the number of people working in GP surgeries, says the public spending watchdog. Expanding the GP-based workforce is a key to the government's aim of moving more care into the community.
Rural communities to benefit from digital hub. Charities and voluntary organisations such as women's aid groups, food banks and youth clubs are set to benefit from £1 million of new funding.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August 29th) sold 9,180 store lambs at their annual sale. Cheviot wedder lambs (3,939) averaged £47.86 (+£3.17 on the year) and sold to £65.00 gross from Struie Villa, Embo.
