Highland Council has been named as one of the host local authorities when vehicles taking part in the 2023 EV Rally of Scotland (EVROS) start their journeys on 16 August. The two-day event, which aims to showcase electric vehicle technology and the charging infrastructure network in Scotland, will stop at locations in Highland.
NHS Highland and the Highland Council are engaging on the Strategic Plan for Adult Services 2024-27. This is the strategic plan for the delivery of integrated health and adult social care services in the region covered by the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership.
Housing and Property Committee met yesterday (Thursday 10 August 2023) and discussed the impact that the ‘cost of living' has had on tenants experiencing rent arrears. Despite the challenges, Highland rent arrears remains significantly better than national benchmarking averages.
Over 70 undetonated wartime explosives have been made safe at the Moray West offshore wind farm being built 14 miles off the coast of Caithness. The devices - known as confirmed unexploded ordnance (cUXOs) - include mines, other bombs, naval missiles and torpedoes from the First and Second World Wars.
Sales activity continues to grow across Scotland's prime residential market. However, realistic pricing is key to enabling transactions as stock levels rise.
Testing to be based on clinical need in hospitals, care homes and prisons. Routine COVID-19 testing in hospitals, care homes and prisons is to be substantially reduced following clinical and scientific advice.
UCI Cycling World Championships support work on refreshed strategy. Against the backdrop of the world's biggest cycling event in history, discussions are taking place which aim to further boost equality, diversity and inclusion across Scotland's world-renowned events sector.
DINGWALL., Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd., (August 4th) sold 7,628 Store lambs of all class at an average of £75.39 (- £3.23 on the year). Texel (2,532) averaged £75.04 (last year £82.34) and sold to £115 gross from Craiglands, Fortrose.
How have employment, earnings and incomes performed in Scotland compared with the rest of the UK? What drives geographic inequalities within Scotland? While employment and earnings in Scotland grew substantially faster than in the rest of the UK (rUK) during the 2000s, since 2014 Scotland has seen slower growth. In 2014 the employment rate in Scotland was 1 percentage point higher than in rUK (74.0% versus 73.0%), but by 2021 it was around 1 percentage point lower (74.7% versus 75.5%).
Students getting their exam results today should be very proud of their achievements, Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has said, with pass rates remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Data published by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) showed the overall pass rate for National 5, Highers and Advanced Highers has increased from the 2019 pre-pandemic level, with a record number of passes in an exam year achieved at National 5.
An early snapshot of attainment data indicates improvements made as young people across the Highlands receive their SQA exam results today. Initial figures for this year show an increase in the number of National 5 entries from the previous year, with 78% of candidates achieving A-C grades.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced its advice regarding persons who will be eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccine in autumn 2023. JCVI's statement on the autumn 2023 programme follows interim advice published in January.
Members of a gang which recruited illegal migrants to work as cleaners across a string of Sainsbury's supermarkets have been sentenced. Members of a criminal gang which recruited illegal migrants to work as cleaners across a string of Sainsbury's supermarkets in Oxfordshire and the south-west have been sentenced.
Foreign Secretary announces 25 new sanctions targeting Putin's access to foreign military equipment. Foreign Secretary announces 25 new sanctions targeting Putin's access to foreign military equipment this includes individuals and businesses in Turkey, Dubai, Slovakia and Switzerland who are supporting the illegal war in Ukraine the UK is also tackling Iranian and Belarusian support for Russia's war machine The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has (8 August 2023) announced 22 new sanctions on individuals and businesses outside Russia supporting Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine, as well as 3 Russian companies importing electronics vital to Russia's military equipment used on the battlefield.
Fort William Bike Park opened to the public on the eve (Wednesday 2 August 2023) of the UCI Cycling World Championships starting at Nevis Range, Fort William. Lochaber Area Committee Chair, Cllr Kate Willis said: "The opening JAM was a major success and a great community celebration with real enthusiasm for the future of the Bike Track.
Deputy First Minister Shona Robison attended the Gran Fondo amateur time trial as the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships continue across Scotland. The Scottish Government hopes the world's biggest ever cycling competition will motivate people to cycle for sport, recreation and active travel.
Overview of the ‘UK spending on credit and debit cards' experimental data series These data series are experimental faster indicators for monitoring UK spending on credit and debit cards. They track the daily CHAPS payments made by credit and debit card payment processors (often known as ‘merchant acquirers') to around 100 major UK retail corporates.
More than 144,000 pupils across Scotland will be able to access a range of advice in the coming days, including a dedicated helpline, to assist them with their exam results. The Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Results Helpline is staffed by more than 30 expert careers advisors and opens tomorrow (Tuesday 8th August) for four days.
What's the difference between a startup and a business, and is one better than the other? - Aditya, age 16, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. All startups are businesses, but not every business is a startup.
An article from Britain Remade The consequences of Britain's energy insecurity are impossible to miss. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to surging energy bills, massive public spending, and the sharpest fall in living standards since records began.
