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4/11/2015

Highland Remembrance parades and services

Members of the public are invited to join parades and services to mark Remembrance Sunday (8 November 2015) throughout the Highlands at various locations. Anyone with information on services or parades not listed is welcome to send details to The Highland Council via Twitter @HighlandCouncil and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/highlandcouncil or email: [email protected].

4/11/2015

Salvation Army Hall, Thurso - Window Smashed

Police in Thurso are investigating a vandalism to the Salvation Army Hall at the Esplanade, Thurso. A window was smashed there some time between 5.00pm on Monday 2nd November 2015 and 12.30pm on Tuesday 3rd November 2015.

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1/11/2015

Telling tales in an entertaining way

MOST of us enjoy a good story and here's an opportunity to hear a few of them. Caithness Heart Support Group's latest speaker is Eric Farquhar who will be delivering a selection of fascinating tales at the Norseman Hotel, Wick on Wednesday night - 4th November 2015 Group press officer Noel Donaldson said: "Eric has a great way of delivering these stories and I am sure it will be an entertaining evening." The story-telling starts at 7.30 pm in the Norseman's Heron Room.

1/11/2015

Nomadic Boulders Launched At John O'Groats

In atmospheric evening the new art work that looks set to become one of the most photographed items in Scotland was launched as the sun went down on Saturday 31st October 2015. The sculpture representing waves and carrying specimen boulders millions of which have passed through the Pentland Firth for millions of years was officially opened by Lord Lieutenant Anne Dunnet whose great granfather built the iconic hotel with the hexagonal part now restored by Natural Retreats.

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24/10/2015

New ECG Machine Presented By Caithness Heart Support Group

THE Town and County Hospital's Newton Wing, at Wick, now has an ECG facility which will enable patients to have their hearts checked on-the-spot, without having to visit the town's Caithness General Hospital. The hi-tech box was funded by Caithness Heart Support Group and handed over, recently.

22/10/2015

Did You Know You Can Read Thousands of Papers and Magazines FREE

Many people in Highland are not aware they can read thousands of newspapers and magazines completely free. Not the online edition but the full paper or magazine to turn all the pages see the articles, zoom in for better size text and see all the ads if you want.

21/10/2015

CHARITY BALL BRINGS ‘BOND' FEVER TO CAITHNESS

A Bond themed charity ball taking place in Wick this November is set to raise hundred of pounds for local causes. The event at Mackays Hotel on 7th November has been arranged to mark the launch of the latest Bond movie 'Spectre' and will see all monies raised going to SiMBA (Simpson's Memory Box Appeal), Wick RNLI and Caithness and Sutherland Women's Aid.

20/10/2015

Take A Fantastic Christmas Meal On The Strathspey Railway

Brand New For 2015 - Christmas Fine Dining aboard our steam trains at The Strathspey Railway! Looking for a truly unique festive dining experience with friends, colleagues and family this December? You can enjoy a delicious traditional Christmas menu as you steam through the stunning, wintry Scottish Highlands between Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Broomhill. For more information and to book online please visit - http://www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk/christmas-lunch-specials/ A day trip or couple of days at Aviemore in December can make a great getaway and perhaps magical if there is snow around.

20/10/2015

Highland Apple Day - Saturday 24th October

The preparations for the Highland's second Apple Day are almost complete. For those attending the delights of pin the maggot on the apple, who can peel the longest peel and freshly squeezed apple juice await.

19/10/2015

Snapshop of Bridge Street and High Street, Wick - Sunday 18 October 2015

The changes of business can be seen and there is no hiding one or two buildings that badly need either demolished or serious upgrading by owners. New businesses that will open in October include Sams furniture moving into the old D R Simpsons shop.

19/10/2015

New Wick High School Construction Latest

Latest progress photos of the new Wick High school under construction..

19/10/2015

New group to explore ways to reduce reliance on foodbanks.

The scourge of food poverty and possible solutions to Scotland's increasing reliance on foodbanks will be investigated by a new group. Representatives from poverty organisations and charities will convene on Monday for the first meeting of the short life working group, to identify the issues which push people into food poverty and discuss how they can be addressed.

18/10/2015

Damage - Old Free Church, Sinclair Terrace, Wick

Police in Wick are investigating damage at the former Free Church, Sinclair Terrace, Wick whereby persons have gained entry by forcing the front door open. It is believed this happened between Friday 9th October 2015 and Tuesday 13th October 2015.

18/10/2015

Additional graduates for nurseries in most deprived areas

Every nursery in Scotland's most deprived areas will have an additional qualified childcare graduate to work with children by 2018, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. The new approach will begin now and will see 25,000 children benefit from more face to face time with graduates, helping them reach their full potential whatever their background.

18/10/2015