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24/12/2014
Back to school in 2015 with free school meals
The Highland Council is advising all parents and carers of Primary 1 to 3 children in the Highland area that they will be entitled to receive free school meals from Monday 5 January 2015. Councillor Alasdair Christie, Chair of the Education, Children and Adult Services Committee said: "Primary 1 to 3 Free School Meals is a Scottish government funded initiative.24/12/2014
Action to create better conditions for freshwater pearl mussels
Work to create better conditions for internationally important freshwater pearl mussels in an area of significant decline is underway. It follows recent survey work at the River Spey that detected a 50% decline in the freshwater pearl mussel population.
23/12/2014
Hillhead Primary School Creates Unique 2015 Calendar
Primary 7 pupils at Hillhead Primary School have created Christmas cards and calendars with a very special Wick connection. The primary 7 class have taken hundreds of photographs of signs around Wick.
23/12/2014
Keiss School Christmas Concert
The annual Christmas concert took place at Keiss primary school. See photos at link above.
23/12/2014
How Will Technology Change Christmas 2024?
As we unwrap our pile of presents this week, lets consider technological advances that will revolutionise our lifestyles over the next decade. Books, CDs and DVDs will be a thing of the past thanks to iPads and Kindles, while video games are all downloadable.23/12/2014
How Many Hours of Code Were Completed This Week? Get Started - It's FREE
The digital revolution is here. In the years to come, everyone is going to need to know how to code.23/12/2014
The Internet of [Christmas] Things - the New Christmas Day Traditions
A new survey suggests that technology is changing the way people spend Christmas Day as younger generations create their own customs. This Christmas, 18 to 24 year olds are just as likely to shop-online (12%) as watch the Queen's speech (13%); are more likely to send festive greetings via social media (34%) than by telephone (24%) and go to the pub (11%) than church (8%).22/12/2014
Police appeal for information following damage to premises in Wick
Police are investigating what is suspected to be an act of vandalism which took place between 1730 hours on Friday 19 December and 1230 on Saturday 20 December at M&Co clothing store in Wick, whereby a glass window has been damaged. The window overlooks Tolbooth lane.22/12/2014
Police Appeal for Information - Car damaged - Thurso
Between 0230 hours and 1000 hours on Saturday 20th December 2014, a car was damaged on St Magnus Road, Thurso. Police appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have information to contact 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Council welcomes work of Highland Armed Forces Community Covenant Partnership
Members of The Highland Council have welcomed the work of the Highland Armed Forces Community Covenant Partnership and endorsed the partnership's future priorities. At a meeting of The Highland Council (on 18 December 2014) Convener of The Highland Council, Councillor Jimmy Gray thanked Armed Forces Veterans Champion, Councillor Carolyn Caddick for her work with the Highland Armed Forces Community Covenant Partnership as Armed Forces Veterans' Champion over the past two and half years and also welcomed Councillor Allan Duffy - who will now take the lead as Veterans’ Champion - to his new role.22/12/2014
Police appeal for information following damage to lorry in Castletown
Between 1500 hours on Monday 8 December 2014 and 2030 hours Friday 12 December 2014 access was gained to a yard in Castletown where damage was caused to a lorry parked within. If anyone has any information about the incident they are encouraged to contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.22/12/2014
University of the Highlands and Islands launches its first accelerated degree
The University of the Highlands and Islands is offering its first ever accelerated degree. Applications have opened for the new BSc (Hons) geography which will be available to study at Inverness College UHI and Lews Castle College UHI on Lewis from September 2015.
21/12/2014
New photo contest celebrates Scotland's urban deer
To celebrate one of Scotland's most renowned and beloved animals, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has launched a free photo contest - Scotland’s first Urban Deer Photography Competition. More and more deer are moving into urban areas, as new green spaces and woodlands are created in the Central Belt and in towns and cities across the country.
Free Meeting Room For Community Groups At Tesco Wick
Tesco in Wick are now offering a meeting room free of charge for one off or regular weekly meetings. Part of their relaunch involves offering facilities to the community.
14/12/2014
Caithness Gets Snow
The snow finally came after a week of cold, and high winds as the weather bomb hit the country. The west side was lashed with waves and after that the temperature dropped to give snow in the east of the county as in many other places in Scotland.
13/12/2014
Christmas Tree Festival At Wick St Fergus Church
The Christmas Tree Festival held at Wick St Fergus church gave voluntary groups the chance to place a tree and display some of their information about the work they do. May different ideas about how to make and decorate a tree can be seen.
12/12/2014
More Toys For The Caithness FM Toy Appeal
Dounreay Employees Charity Fund donated over £500 worth of toys and gifts to this year's Caithness FM Toy Appeal. In addition a selection of hand knitted toys were donated by Mrs Gladys Leith.
11/12/2014
Tidal wave causes damage to Thurso riverside wall
A tidal wave, reportedly about 2 metres high, swept up Thurso river yesterday during high tide and the force tossed part of a concrete wall onto a road. Fifteen metres or so of the four concrete block high wall next to the slipway at the Riverside car park was tossed into the air and landed on the access road causing sea water to flood through the breached wall onto the surface of the road.
11/12/2014
Noel tunes up for a festive fundraiser
What do the accordion, the coffee cup and a funny Christmas hat have in common? The answer is a coffee and carols session at the Norseman Hotel on Saturday, in aid of Caithness Heart Support Group. I'll be playing the carols and other festive favourites from 10am-noon so if you fancy a cuppa and a 'bickie', why not have a break from your shopping and take the weight off your feet for a mere £2.
11/12/2014
DOUNREAY FUND's CHAIRMAN HIGHLIGHTS GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITIES
Since its launch in 2011, the Caithness & North Sutherland Fund has awarded almost £1m to seventy five community projects and this performance is set to continue. Chairman John Henderson said "With the CNSFund running until 2023 and a number of other funding streams becoming available, this is a great time of opportunity for our communities to deliver significant improvements to the area.Search Our Site
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