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Funding Opportunity - FAST GROWTH PROGRAMME FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS

UnLtd, the charity for Social Entrepreneurs, has announced that its "Fast Growth Accelerator" programme is open to applications.  The programme will award funding to 31 UK-based entrepreneurs with the best scalable solutions to social problems.  

Funding Opportunity - THE WELLCOME TRUST ARTS AWARDS

Arts Awards support the creation of new artistic work that critically engages artists and audiences with biomedical science.  We strive to work with all art forms and the diverse community we support includes artists, scientists, curators, writers, academics, producers, directors and education officers.  

Police appeal for information following theft of farm item from a property in Roster, Lybster

Police in Wick are appealing for information regarding a theft and also damage that was caused to agricultural items at an address in the Roster area, by Lybster sometime between 1600 hours on Friday 28 November 2014 and 1300 hours on Saturday 29 November 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/ .  

Are you ready for winter asks Highland Council?

The Highland Council is supporting the Scottish Government's Ready Scotland Campaign and urges people in the Highlands to take some time to get ready for winter and all kinds of severe weather.   See - 7 http://www.readyscotland.org/are-you-ready/winter-weather/ Councillor Graham Mackenzie, Highland Council's Chair of Community Services Committee, said: "We have had a very mild start to this winter and we want people to think ahead and be prepared for a change in the temperature and all types of severe weather.  

Wick High School Leads In Wearable Technology Innovation

This week, Wick High School Computing Science department hosted a Wearable Technology competition in what is believed to be the first event of its kind in Scottish schools.  Students in S2 designed an app for the cutting edge wearable technology platform of their choice with most students choosing either Google Glass, the Samsung Gear 2 or Pebble smartwatches.  

Highlands MSP warns about giving a pet as a Christmas present

Highlands & Islands (Labour) MSP Rhoda Grant backs Scottish SPCA warning that pets should not be seen as cute gifts to give just at Christmas, but they are for all year round and for the life of the pet.   Rhoda Grant said " As a pet owner myself, I plead with people to think through the decision of taking on a pet or giving a pet as a Christmas gift, as such a decision can have a big impact on families and individuals.  

Drivers reminded of new lower drink drive limit

The Highland Council is supporting a nationwide campaign to remind drivers of the new lower drink drive limit in Scotland and share advice on how to stay safe this festive period.   Scotland's drink drive limit has been lowered from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.  

Police in Thurso appeal for information following damage to work vehicle

Between 2300 hours on Saturday 15th of November and 0730 hours on Sunday 16th of November 2014 on Stainland Drive, Thurso adjacent to St Johns House, damage has been caused to the passenger side window of a parked Scotland & Southern Energy 4x4 works vehicle.   Police in Thurso are anxious for anyone with any information on this incident to contact them on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111..  

Police in Caithness appeal for information following death of sheep near Lybster

Police in Caithness are investigating an incident that took place between Friday 14 November and Saturday 15 November 2014, whereby four sheep died and two were injured after being attacked on land at Reisgill, south of Lybster.   The attack appears to have been carried out by another animal, possibly dog/dogs.  

Fire - Thistle Park, Wick.

Police are investigating the cause of a vehicle on fire on Thistle Park in Wick.  Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to attend the fire around 0425 hours on Sunday 16th November 2014.