CAITHNESS, SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS ELECTION CANDIDATE COMMITS TO CROSS CANCER OUT Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross election candidate John Erskine PPC is backing an appeal to help save the lives of more people with cancer in the constituency and across the UK. With the countdown to the General Election under way, the Scottish Labour party candidate has lent his support to Cancer Research UK's ‘Cross Cancer Out’ campaign.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 23rd) sold 4,073 store sheep. Lambs (2,891) averaged £46.94 and sold to £77 gross for Mule lambs from Ruivard, Ardross.
Siuthad! Invites S2 and S3 students to hear about Gaelic careers. Up to 300 Highland pupils are expected to attend an event designed to inform young people about career options they could pursue using their Gaelic skills.
Island airports soar but overall numbers dip slightly at HIAL. Passenger numbers at HIAL's regional airport fell slightly in the third quarter of the year, though a number of island airports reported soaring growth.
The Caithness District Partnership next meets in Wick on Friday 31 October 2014 and the agenda will feature an update on the progress made in the implementation of a Family Team for Caithness. The meeting will also feature updates from Bob Silverwood, the NHS Area for Caithness and Sutherland the Manager.of Scottish Ambulance Service will also deliver a presentation on Public Access Defibrillators.
Police and partners wish to provide a further update in relation to disruption on the region's roads in the current spate of adverse weather. The Skye Bridge is currently closed to all vehicles due to high winds.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 21st) sold 55 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (21) averaged 214.3p (-3.7p) and sold to 226p per kg and £1,568.25 gross.
The Leadership of Highland Council has turned up the heat on OFGEM and called for action against unfair surcharges which make electricity costs higher for consumers in the Highlands and Islands. The Highland Council Administration is responding in support of action being taken by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and will be writing to OFGEM to call for fairer energy charges in the Highlands and Islands.
● Men avoid the dentist for fear of being scolded about their dental health and worry about the cost. ● Those in Scotland more than twice as likely to find the dentist stressful than Londoners.
Highlands & Islands (Labour) MSP and road safety campaigner, David Stewart, is delighted that an increase in HGV speeds on the A9, which he campaigned for, is to commence on the 28th of this month. Speaking today he said " Back in December 2012, I was asked by local HGV drivers to help them campaign for an increase in the HGV speed on the A9, from 40mph to 50mph.
Mojo Maritime has signed a contract with James Fisher Marine Services (JFMS) which will see them provide significant marine operational and engineering expertise to the construction phase of the MeyGen Inner Sound tidal project. Over the next two years, Mojo will work closely with JFMS carrying out the detailed design, planning and execution of the subsea cable, foundation and turbine installation.
MeyGen Ltd's Chief Executive Officer Mr Dan Pearson to speak in public about progress with its Marine Power Station on 22nd October 2014. Mr Dan Pearson, the Chief Executive Officer of MeyGen Ltd, is to address folk in North East Caithness from the platform at Mey Village Hall, in NE Caithness, on the evening of Wednesday October 22nd at 7:30 pm.
Police Scotland advises motorists to be prepared for bad road conditions. Prepare for the winter by keeping your vehicle well maintained before you take to the road.
Shell Springboard is now open for applications from the UK's most innovative low-carbon entrepreneurs. Shell is calling on SMEs with big ideas on reducing carbon emissions to enter Shell Springboard for the chance to win a no strings attached cash award.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 17th) sold 5,242 store sheep. Lambs (3,727) averaged £47.70 and sold to £80 gross for Blackfaces from 2 Camusterrach, Applecross.
Phil Anderson Financial Services joins national award scheme recognising the best independent mortgage brokers in the UK. Phil Anderson Financial Services, the Caithness based financial advisers has entered the Best Independent Mortgage Broker category in The ESTAS, the largest award scheme in the UK residential property market.
An interesting, well-written article featuring an interview here with Tim Cornelius, Aussie boss of Atlantic Resources plc is featured n the October 2014 edition of Total World Energy (Atlantic Resources are 86% owners of MeyGen Ltd). The article includes a discussion on its Inner Sound plans.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 15th) sold 1641 weaned calves at their second annual district ballot show and sale. The judge, Mr I.
Serco NorthLink Ferries is accepting bookings for travel to and from the Northern Isles for next year. Stuart Garrett, Managing Director at Serco NorthLink Ferries, said: "As ever, the year ahead is set to include a number of exciting events for both Orkney and Shetland, from live traditional music festivals to midsummer celebrations.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 14th) sold 32 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (11) averaged 218p (-0.3p) and sold to 225p per kg and £1,586.85 gross.
