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Today :: Business
We Need New Homes - So Where Are All The Builders?

Around 300,000 construction workers have left the industry in the last five years at a time when the housing crisis and climate change need to be tackled. A total of 300,000 construction workers have been lost to the industry in the last five years.

Today :: Business
Failing NHS Managers' Pay Clampdown

Health and Social Care Secretary to set out measures in speech at NHS Providers annual conference. ‘No more rewards for failure', with senior leaders to be denied pay rises if key improvements are not made.

Today :: Business
Negotiations Begin For UKs Small Modular Reactor Programme

Great British Nuclear (GBN) has today started detailed negotiations with the final four shortlisted bidders into the UK's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme. The four companies, GE Hitachi, Holtec, Rolls Royce SMR and Westinghouse, have been shortlisted following two rounds of assessment by GBN, the government's expert nuclear delivery body.

Today :: Business
Progress In Overhauling The Railways

How the government is reforming the railways to put passengers first. The Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP minister for transport.

Today :: Business
Planning Applications Statistics 2023/2024: Annual And Quarterly October 2023 To March 2024 Official Statistics

Official statistics publication provides data on the number, type and decision times of planning applications made to Scottish Planning Authorities during 2023/24. Summary statistics on planning decision-making and timescales for 2019/20 to 2023/24.

Yesterday :: Coming Events
 
Sat, 14 Dec 11:00am - Santa's Brunch At Norseman Hotel, Wick

Kick off the festive season with a delightful Santa’s Brunch. Enjoy a delicious brunch spread and a magical visit from Santa himself.

Yesterday :: Coming Events
 
Sat, 23 Nov 2:00pm - Kids Charity Fashion Show

Come along and watch the show. Entry £5..

Yesterday :: Coming Events
 
Fri, 22 Nov 6:00pm - Adult Charity Fashion Show

In aid of Cancer Research. Wine on entry..

Yesterday :: Coming Events
 
Fri, 29 Nov 10:30am - Woodland Walk - Latheronwheel

A guided walk up the Latheronwheel Strath with a tree themed twist. Who said Caithness has no trees..

Yesterday :: Business
Secretary Of State Pledges To Contain NHS Agency Spend

Wes Streeting will set out plans to clamp down on temporary workers in speech at NHS Providers conference. Trusts could be banned from using agencies to cover gaps in entry level positions, and agencies could be banned from re-introducing NHS workers that leave permanent jobs.

Yesterday :: Business
 
Who Are The Hybrid Workers?

Almost five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we look at the types of workers most likely to be following a hybrid working pattern - and how they spend their time. More than a quarter of working adults in Great Britain (28%) were hybrid working in the autumn of 2024.

Yesterday :: Business
So You Think The Government Rules Through Departments - Well Quangos Have A Lot To Say

Are quangos good for the country or a way for politicians to swerve away from difficult decisions and pass the buck. From energy to football - the quangos being set up by Labour.

Yesterday :: Business
 
Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn To Help Government Fix Health And Care - But Some Have Doubts

Alan Milburn joins the Department of Health and Social Care's board to support the government's ambitious plans for reform. Alan Milburn has been appointed Lead Non-Executive Member to the board of the Department of Health and Social Care.

10/11/2024 :: Business
 
Why Are People So Good At Their Hobbies?

The question always asked about the UK economy is why are we so unproductive?. Might it be that UK business does not seek to use the skills, talents, curiosity and drive of its employees in useful ways, which is why so many of those employees direct those talents into their hobbies instead?.

8/11/2024 :: Coming Events
 
Thu, 12 Dec 7:00pm - An Evening Of Two One-Act Plays

For two nights - From Wick Players. Round the World and White Lies a comedy..

8/11/2024 :: Coming Events
 
Sat, 23 Nov 11:00am - Christmas Fayre - Latheron Hall

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November Home Baking and refreshments.

8/11/2024 :: Coming Events
 
Sat, 7 Dec 12:30pm - Wick players Christmas Spectacular

Get your tickets from The Flower Patch, River Street Wick. Doors open 12.30 and entertainment from 1.00pm..

5/11/2024 :: Sutherland
HIE recognised for carer-friendly policies

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has been formally recognised for the level of support given to their employees who have caring responsibilities. The agency is the first employer in the region to be awarded exemplary employer status by Carer Positive, the organisation launched in 2013 to support employers and working carers.

5/11/2024 :: Sutherland
 
Housing Handover of 20 New Homes To council in In Dingwall

Twenty new homes are ready to welcome tenants in a beautiful edge of town location at Tulloch Square/Castle - Green Lady Court, Dingwall. The Highland Council has taken ownership from contractor Capstone.

4/11/2024 :: Coming Events
Sun, 17 Nov 12:00pm - Christmas Market

A selection of stalls to enable you to get all your Christmas shopping under one roof!.

4/11/2024 :: Coming Events
 
Sat, 7 Dec 11:00am - Indoor Christmas Market - Thurso

A two day Christmas market - 7th and 8th December. Many local crafts, Santa's Grotto, Teas and Coffee..

4/11/2024 :: Coming Events
 
Thu, 12 Dec 12:00am - Peter Pan - Thurso Players

12th to 14th December This year we are performing Peter Pan, with Sarah Wilkinson directing again (who can forget the stunning Little Mermaid production). Tickets will be on sale soon, but if you would like to find out about block-group bookings contact our Front of House team on [email protected].

4/11/2024 :: Arts
 
Only 4 tickets Left for Kneecap at Lyth Arts

Of the 80,000 native Irish speakers, 6,000 live in the North of Ireland and three of them became a rap group called Kneecap. This is the real-life story of how this anarchic Belfast trio became the unlikely figureheads of a civil rights movement to save and reinvigorate their mother tongue.

1/11/2024 :: Arts
Funding For UK's Growth-driving Creative Industries Confirmed In The Budget

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has welcomed confirmation in the Budget of the government's commitment to support the creative industries - as part of the Industrial Strategy - recognising the key role it can play in economic growth. Budget funding to help thousands of creative businesses grow across the UK.

30/10/2024 :: Community
 
Help For Pension Credit And Other Benefits Claims

It is estimated that up to 880,000 households are missing out on Pension Credit, and it is worth, on average, £3,900 per year, providing additional benefits such as help with Council Tax and Housing Benefit and a free TV licence for those over 75. Raising awareness of Pension Credit could make a difference to an older person's life: www.gov.uk/pension-credit.

29/10/2024 :: Sutherland
 
Investing In The First Peatland Unesco World Heritage Site In The World

The Flow Country Partnership has received funding from the Community Loan Fund towards their pioneering peatland restoration project in Sutherland. The fund is delivered by Highland Opportunity (Investments) Limited, HOIL, on behalf of The Highland Council.

28/10/2024 :: Coming Events
 
Sun, 8 Dec 2:00pm - Kids Christmas Party - Lybster

Special Guest - Santa. Children up to P7..

27/10/2024 :: Coming Events
 
Fri, 6 Dec 6:00pm - Santa On The Sea - Fun for all the family

Come along and see Santa arrive on the Wick lifeboat. Then it's all aboard the exclusive Santa Express Train to visit Sant in his grotto..

26/10/2024 :: Community
26 October 1940 - The Bank Row Bombing In Wick

On the 26th of October 1940 a group of three Heinkels attempted to bomb Wick airport dropping over twenty high explosive bombs. A third of these bombs were duds.

23/10/2024 :: Coming Events
 
Sat, 7 Dec 7:30pm - Jingle Bells Ultimate Christmas Party

For memorable Christmas party. British Legion Thurso..

23/10/2024 :: Coming Events
 
Sat, 14 Dec 7:30pm - Katanes With Bands - Socialites - Foosum - In Crisis

Hailing from the far north of Scotland in the Caithness region, although KATANES are relative newcomers to the live circuit, the indie rock group come with experience if performing in various other bands. They headline Harpers Bar & Function Suite in WICK on Saturday 14 December 2024 with support from Socialites, Foosum and In Crisis.

21/10/2024 :: Arts
 
Mòd Eireachdail An Òbain A' Còrdadh Ris Na Mìltean Agus A' Bhratach A' Dol Gu Loch Abar Air- Son 2025 Thousands enjoy magnificent Oban Mòd as flag is passed to Lochaber for 2025

Tha Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2024 a' tighinn gu crìch, an tachartas as motha de a sheòrsa a th' air a bhith ann an còig bliadhna. Bidh tàlantan ciùil bho air feadh na dùthcha agus nas fhaide air falbh a' tighinn còmhla ann am baile seunta an Òbain a' toirt crìoch air an fhèis iongantach naoi-latha.

21/10/2024 :: Sutherland
Government Issues Rallying Cry To The Nation To Help Fix NHS

Members of the public as well as NHS staff and experts will be invited to share their experiences views and ideas for fixing the NHS. Health Secretary calls on entire nation to shape the government's plans to overhaul the NHS.

18/10/2024 :: Sutherland
Contract Awarded For Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray

Highlands and Islands Enterprise has commissioned Morrison Construction to carry out the works and the Torrance Partnership to oversee the contract. A £1.3m contract has been awarded for the refurbishment of a building on Enterprise Park Forres to create the new Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray (MICM).

18/10/2024 :: Sutherland
Brits shop like Liz Truss never happened

Sales volumes - the amount we all bought – rose by 0.3% in September. The home delivery expert Parcelhero says volumes finally returned to July 2022 levels, before Liz Truss' disastrous September mini-budget hit household spending.

18/10/2024 :: Community
 
Women's Health Campaigner Mariella Frostrup Appointed As Government Menopause Employment Ambassador

Ambassador to work with employers to help women experiencing menopause symptoms to stay in work and progress in their careers. Leading campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup appointed as Government's new Menopause Employment Ambassador.

18/10/2024 :: Sutherland
 
Millions Of Shoppers To Be Protected By New Buy-now, Pay-later Rules

New rules will give millions of Buy-Now, Pay-Later users key protections offered by other forms of credit. Providers will have to ensure lending is affordable - stopping users from accumulating unmanageable debt Rules deliver better protection for shoppers and clarity for innovative sector after years of uncertainty Millions of shoppers are set to be protected by new rules for Buy-Now, Pay-Later products.

17/10/2024 :: Sutherland
Trading Standards Warning About Uk Government Living Allowance Scam Text

Highland Council Trading Standards are warning residents to be on their guard following reports of an unsolicited text message claiming to be from the UK Government Living Allowance Office. The text reads.

17/10/2024 :: Community
 
Trading Standards - Cost of Living Payment Scams

There have been reports of scam text messages which say you may be eligible to receive a "UK Government living expenses subsidy" for 2023-2024. You are asked to click the link in the message within 24 hours to claim the subsidy.

16/10/2024 :: Sutherland
Missing Out On Financial Support? - Moneybox Live Radio 4 3.00pm

It's estimated that £23 billion worth of help and support - from housing benefits to pension credit - goes unclaimed every year. We look at what's available and how to get it.

16/10/2024 :: Community
 
Worrying About Money - Advice From Highland Council

Highland Council can help with money problems Follow the steps in our worrying about money leaflet to find out where to get help in Highland. Go HERE.

16/10/2024 :: Community
 
Stay Safe This Fireworks Season

Follow OPSS guidance to purchase, use and dispose of fireworks safely and responsibly. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has produced safety tips for this fireworks season on how to use fireworks responsibly and considerately to help protect both people and animals.

15/10/2024 :: Sutherland
New Rights For UK Workers Are Unlikely To Put Enough Money In The Pockets Of Those Who Need It

Sarah was in a comfortable job, working for an archaeology business before being diagnosed with cancer. Much of her 20-year career had left her with reliable employment rights in the civil service.

15/10/2024 :: Community
Beware Unwelcome - And Potentially Lethal - Stowaways In Your Parcel From China, Warns Parcelhero

Over 60% of Brits now shop from Chinese marketplaces such as Temu and Shein. But that has caused an increase in the number of potentially dangerous creatures such as scorpions and spiders accidentally arriving in UK homes.