Police in Thurso are appealing for any information about a vehicle, silver Vauxhall Corsa, which was stolen from Janet Street, Thurso. The incident is thought to have occurred on the evening of 13/10/09.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 16th) sold 3,904 store sheep. Lambs (2,848) averaged £43.74 and sold to £66 gross for Cheviots from 9 Lochussie, Dingwall.
Speaking on the opening day of the Royal National Mòd, the Minister for Gaelic Michael Russell announced further support for the Scottish Government's drive to create a new generation of Gaelic speakers. The Minister awarded £35,000 for the Royal National Mòd to appoint a Gaelic development officer to take forward plans for the 2010 Mòd in Caithness and to support Gaelic learning in the area.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 14th) sold 1,924 weaned calves at their special annual district ballot show and sale. The judge, Mr E.
A new safety system is providing invaluable information about shipping activity in the waters where wave and tidal energy devices are tested in Orkney. EMEC, the European Marine Energy Centre, has set up two receiving stations that pick up transmissions from ships operating near its test sites and over a wide sea area.
Book early this year for pre Christmas meals At Park Hotel, Thurso. Tel 01847 893251 Available from 1 December 2009 - Must be booked in advance.
Once again it's time to start thinking about Christmas presents, and what could be better than a professional studio or location portrait shoot. Grandparents love a framed print of the children, or a beautiful canvas wrap, ready to hang on the wall.
Enter Your Caithness Town Or Village and Win A Trip To Florida Do you think your town is the most magical place to live? Does it have a touch of sparkle that makes it stand out from a crowd? Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the place where dreams come true, is searching for a UK town, village or city to become its first official "twin town" so now's your chance to tell the world why your home town is so special. From now until 22 November 2009, anyone across the UK (over 18 years) can nominate their home village, town or city to become the Walt Disney World twinned town by visiting www.waltdisneyworldtwinnedtown.co.uk.
Commenting upon reports by Reuters last week that the Crown Estate will announce seabed leases for the Pentland Firth development in February 2010, Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce said: "We are extremely concerned by this delay. We were told back in August that conclusion of seabed leases would happen in the autumn.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 13th) sold 72 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (21) averaged 168.5p (-0.3p) and sold to 182p per kg and £1,159.20 gross.
The new Highland Archive and Registration Centre at Bught Road, Inverness, will open for business on Monday 26 October 2009. The £10.5 million centre includes an archive conservation unit, a dedicated family history centre, a ceremony suite and modern office accommodation.
The consultation ended on 12th August 2009 and is now being considered. Updates on progress of the Crofting Reform Bill can be found at www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/09/29100459 The Consultation Team, 'Future of Crofting', Scottish Government, Area 1D, Pentland House, 47 Robb's Loan, EDINBURGH EH14 1TY.
Third time's a charm for Chief Inspector Matthew Reiss as he returns to Caithness, Sutherland and East Ross as Area Commander They say third time's a charm and that's certainly true for Chief Inspector Matthew Reiss as he returns to his favourite area of the Force next month. The newly promoted Chief Inspector takes over the role of Area Commander for Caithness, Sutherland and East Ross on November 2 following the recent departure of his predecessor Chief Inspector Andy Brown.
75 secondary school pupils from across the Highlands gathered at Inverness College UHI yesterday to witness a live coronary bypass operation via video link from the Morristown Memorial Hospital in New Jersey. The event was part of Johnson & Johnson's Bridge to Employment programme, through LifeScan Scotland, to encourage pupils to develop their skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.
A conference focusing on the use of Natural Products in life sciences is to be held at Dunstaffnage on 26 November 2009. Hosted by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the 'Natural Products - Active Science for Business Growth' conference will bring together business and academic researchers from across Scotland to the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS).
Public asked for views on measures to combat Kessock Bridge delays caused by resurfacing The Highland Council's Black Isle members are holding a ward forum next month to invite comments from the public about the best ways to ease disruption that will result from the introduction of single-lane movement on the Kessock Bridge to accommodate resurfacing work, expected in 2011. The meeting is being held between 6-8 pm on Thursday 12 November at Culbokie Primary School.
The Highland Council is encouraging local suppliers to come along to the first three of a series of 10 Procurement road shows. Entitled "Win More Business!" the events are aimed at helping local suppliers to develop their skills in tendering for public sector contracts.
Interest free loans will help people cut their fuel bills and reduce emissions, John Swinney said today. Two million pounds is available this year for a pilot loans scheme to improve insulation, replace inefficient boilers or install small scale renewables.
A comprehensive report commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is outlining the importance of world class telecoms to the economic future of the region. As Glasgow and Edinburgh gear up for super-fast broadband provision, the agency is looking at the goals that need to be set to encourage private and public investment in the Highlands and Islands.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 9th) sold 3,827 breeding ewes and lambs at their annual Blackface & Cross ewes, gimmers, ewe lambs sale. Blackface ewes (1,994) sold to £95 gross for correct ewes from the dispersal of the Glen Gloy Farms Ltd flock, Spean Bridge.
