News Archive

Police to host Facebook chat event on motorcycle safety

Police Scotland, Highland and Islands Division are hosting a Facebook chat event on Tuesday 22 April 2014 on the topic of motorcycle safety.   The evening, which will run between 18:00 hours and 19:30 hours will be facilitated by Acting Sergeant Alistair Mcbean, an Advanced Police Driving and Motorcycle Instructor, based in the Divisional Road Policing Unit in Dingwall.  

Deadline approaches for next round of Armed Forces Community Covenant Grant Scheme

The Highland Council is reminding people that bids to the Armed Forces Community Covenant Grant Scheme need to be submitted by Wednesday 30 April.   All applications will then be reviewed by Highland assessors and those endorsed will be forwarded to the Scottish Panel for a decision in May.  

College Students ‘Champion’ Barclays Money Skills Week

Students at North Highland College UHI enjoyed a series of activities to learn how to better manage their money during Barclays Money Skills Week.   The interactive events covered themes such as budgeting, saving and spending, and were designed to be entertaining and informative.  

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Awards (£1k – £18k) for training for crafts people

The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Awards (£1k – £18k) for training for crafts people – deadline: 7 May 2014 Star9The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) awards craftsmen and women of all ages with scholarships between £1,000 to £18,000 for study, training and practical experience to help them further their careers.   QEST is the charitable arm of the Royal Warrant Holders Association, whose aim is to contribute to the pool of talent in the UK and celebrate the excellence of British craftsmanship.  

The Referendum - We Look At Some Web Items You May Not Yet Have Found

Out Of Doors - BBC Scotland http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0403ld9 Broadcast at 6.30 am today but available online this programme was about the debate attended by farmers from all over Scotland at United Auctions in Stirling.   Although focused on farming it is a very well organised and balanced debate from both the YES and NO sides.  

Local residents wanted to represent communities on decision making panel

Two vacancies have arisen for community representatives to serve on a locally elected panel making decisions about funding from the E.ON Camster Community Fund; one representative is sought from the Watten Community Council area and one from the Tannach & District Community Council area.   This is an opportunity to help ensure the Fund continues to be spent on projects that provide a real benefit to local communities.  

Always Something New At Caithness Horizons

Check out what's on at Caithness horizons in coming months.   April  Throughout April—paintings of local scenes by Mary Edmondson will be on display in the cafe.  

Police appeal for witnesses following a fire at Wick Harbour

Police in Wick are appealing for any witnesses to a fire which was deliberately set and caused substantial damage to a boating shed at the Wick Harbour around 03:15 hours on Sunday 06 April 2014.   Police are keen to speak to anyone who has any information about the incident and would encourage them to contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.  

Cannanis cultivation discovered In Lybster area as part of Operation Ram

As part of a Divisional initiative known as Operation Ram, police in Wick discovered a large scale cannabis cultivation in the Lybster area of Caithness with an estimated potential value of up to £130,000.   A male and female have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal for their involvement in this cultivation.  

Easter holiday fun with the Caithness Rangers

The Highland Council Countryside Rangers in Caithness will be running three events over the Easter holidays for local families and visitors to enjoy.   On Saturday 12 April the Rangers are looking for volunteers to come and join them spring clean Dunnet Beach.