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8/12/2013
Online safety plan by Scottish Government
Better information sharing between professionals, parents and young people is key to improving online safety, a group of experts has recommended. A summit on online safety, jointly chaired by Minister for Children and Young People Aileen Campbell and Minister for Learning Alasdair Allan, discussed a range of topics with the aim of restoring users’ confidence in going online.8/12/2013
Council welcomes launch of new Highland Homecoming Fund
Senior Highland Councillors have warmly welcomed the launch of the Highland Homecoming Fund, which will give local groups the chance to bid for financial support of between £3,000 - £10,000 to organise a new or enhance an existing event linked to next year’s autumn celebrations. Highland Homecoming is a programme of events that will take place within The Highland Council area between 1 September - 31 October 2014.7/12/2013
Christmas Fun Day 2013 In Thurso
Thurso saw one of the busiest shpping days of the year when the Christmas Fun Day was held. Crafts at Caithness Horizons saw throngs of people throughout the day.
7/12/2013
Rural Affairs Committee welcomes increase in fines for littering and flytipping
Legislation that increases the fine paid by people who are caught littering or fly-tipping has been welcomed by the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee. The legislation, considered by the Committee, will increase fixed penalty notices for littering from £50 to £80 and for flytipping from £50 to £200 from 1 April 2014.6/12/2013
Morning Noon And Night Don't Drink or Drug Drive
Police in Highlands and Islands remind of drink and drug drive dangers as part of a national campaign. Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division are reminding road users in the area of the dangers and consequences of drink and drug driving at the start of the national Festive Drink Drive campaign.5/12/2013
Multi agency partners offer advice following power outages across the region
Emergency Services and partner agencies in the Highlands and Islands are asking members of the public to support elderly neighbours and family members following a large volume of power outages across the country which are affecting communities across the region. The severe weather, which has seen high winds, driving rain and snow affect the area has disrupted transport links and many roads since the early hours of this morning (05 December 2013).4/12/2013
MSPs press for new regulations on pharmacies
Having been informed by NHS Highland that the Health Board is not in a position to suspend a community pharmacy application until present legislation is revoked and replaced with other instruction, Highlands and Islands Labour MSPs, Rhoda Grant and David Stewart, have contacted the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Alex Neil, asking when the new legislation relating to the granting of these applications will be introduced. Rhoda Grant and David Stewart have been in dialogue with the Cabinet Secretary for Health about the legislation surrounding community pharmacy applications over recent months.4/12/2013
Eating out in Highland this Christmas? Then check out the Food Hygiene Information Scheme
At this time of year, plans are being made for the festive period, many of which involve eating out. Christmas shoppers stop for a hard-earned lunch and parties will soon be in full swing.4/12/2013
Highlands & Islands MSP secures possible 11th hour reprieve for Highlands & Islands Traffic Wardens
Following the announcement that Police Scotland were no longer going to fund and manage Traffic Wardens across Scotland, Highlands & Islands MSP Rhoda Grant has been involved in talks with Police Scotland. On Wednesday 27 November 2013, Rhoda Grant met the Chief Constable of Police Scotland, Sir Stephen House, in Stirling to explore the issues that have been raised by people in the Highlands.3/12/2013
Rhoda Grant MSP - Debtbusters Survey Reveals High Levels of Debt Concern
Visit MSP Rhoda Grant's surgery for money advice and hwo to join a credit union at Pulteneytown People's Project, Huddart Street, Wick on Friday 6th December between 1.00 – 2.00p.m. Following the launch of the Debtbusters campaign in at the Citizens Advice Bureau in Wick last month, Highlands and Islands (Scottish Labour) MSP Rhoda Grant issued a Debtbusters survey to homes across Wick in order to get a better picture of the current financial situation for those living in the county.3/12/2013
Business Do Not Donate Cash to Cyber Bullying Programme
Currently firms are contacting businesses asking for support for an educational programme on cyber bullying. The line is that councils have cut back on their funding and they can offer help to classes in your local school if you donate to the programme.2/12/2013
Teaching kids to wash their hands
School children to learn about health bugs. e-Bugs A creative online educational resource is being made available to Scottish schools to teach young people about hand-washing.1/12/2013
Hi-Scot Credit Union Visiting Caithness Soon
Hi-Scot Credit Union will be visiting Caithness soon with its new mobile office to promote the benefits of saving and low cost lending for members. You can join anytime via the Hi-Scot web site.
30/11/2013
Police and NHS Highland highlight the dangers of drugs during the festive period
As the festive season approaches and with the increasing number of social events, parties and Christmas nights out, Police Scotland and NHS Highland are reminding the public about the dangers of taking drugs and are advising people not to take them. Caithness Area Inspector Nick Clasper said: "Police Scotland and our partners would like to highlight the potential implications of taking illicit substances.29/11/2013
What’s On At Caithness Horizons: November/December 2013
Cafe Exhibitions Meg Telfer & Rhona Graham November Until the end of November these two local artists will be exhibiting their work in the Gallery Cafe. Christmas Exhibition December Throughout the whole of December an exhibition of small works by local artists will be on show.
29/11/2013
Early Christmas pressie goes down a tree-t
CHRISTMAS has come early for Wick folk. Reporter Noel Donaldson.
28/11/2013
New Equipment For Lybster From Caithness Heart Support Group
THE Lybster GP practice was the latest to benefit by an item of equipment presented by Caithness Heart Support Group. Giving the 24hr blood pressure monitor the once over, is group chairman Ernie Ross, front.
25/11/2013
John Thurso Backs Prostate Cancer UK’s Quality Checklist 
NHS Highland urged to act to deliver best possible care for men. MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross – John Thurso - has backed Prostate Cancer UK’s Quality Checklist as a first step towards delivering the best possible care and support for men with the disease.
25/11/2013
Polling takes place on Thursday for Landward Caithness by-election
On Thursday (28 November 2013) voting begins in the Landward Caithness By-election with polling stations opening their doors at 7am and remaining open for voters until 10pm. The electorate for the Ward is 8,588.
24/11/2013
Caithness FM Annual Toy Appeal
Places where you can deliver toys and gifts for distribution locally. Caithness Horizons, Thurso.
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