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4/11/2014
Nutritious supper halting decline in Scotland's choughs
An extra snack each day for fledglings is helping to prevent the loss of one of Scotland's rarest resident breeding birds, says Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). An extra snack each day for fledglings is helping to prevent the loss of one of Scotland's rarest resident breeding birds, says Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
3/11/2014
Police anxious to trace missing girl Danya MacKay from Thurso - NOW TRACED
Update 11.00am - Missing teenager Danya MacKay traced safe and well Police Scotland can confirm that Danya MacKay (14) who was reported missing from the Thurso area, has been traced safe and well. Police would like to thank members of the public and the media for their assistance with this matter.3/11/2014
Council urges Highland residents to consider fostering or adoption during National Adoption Week 
People in the Highlands are being urged to consider fostering or adopting during National Adoption Week this week (3 - 9 November 2014). Highland Council's Fostering and Adoption service need permanent families for children with special needs, disability, older children and sibling groups, to help keep brothers and sisters together.
3/11/2014
First World War Wick Sailor Still Remembered In Wales
A Message From Frieda Murray who is originally from Caithness. I came across James Smith's grave in Pembrey church yard , and have returned several times with a poppy.
3/11/2014
Foster Carers Needed In Highland
Highland Council are currently looking to recruit a variety of foster carers throughout Highland Council. We require full time carers for sibling groups, carers who can provide regular breaks for children with or without a disability.
3/11/2014
49 ways to help your wildlife - Views sought on New Plan to help Highland Biodiversity
Views are being sought on a new plan to help wildlife across Highland. The draft Highland Biodiversity Action Plan (2015-2020) was drawn up by the Highland Environment Forum, and went out to public consultation today (Monday 3 November).
3/11/2014
Police in Caithness appeal for information following reported theft in Brough
Between Monday 24 September and Thursday 16 October 2014, a galvanised farm gate was removed from the common grazing land on Burifa Hill, Brough, by Dunnet Head. If anyone has any information about the incident they are encouraged to contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.3/11/2014
Police appeal for information following damage to property in Thurso
Police in Caithness are seeking information in relation to a damage caused to a window to the rear of a property at Lord Thurso Court, Thurso. The damage happened between 2030 houes on Saturday 1 November and 0630 hours Sunday 2 November 2014.3/11/2014
Self Employed Intensive Foster Carers Wanted
Highland Council are currently looking to recruit a variety of foster carers throughout Highland Council. We require full time carers for sibling groups, carers who can provide regular breaks for children with or without a disability.
3/11/2014
Have your say on Highland school meals
Pupils, parents and carers are being asked to make their views known on Highland Council's schools meals service. The Council's Care and Learning Service are carrying out an online survey to gather the views of primary and secondary pupils who eat school meals and parents that pay for the meals.2/11/2014
Police Looking For Information On Padlock Removal at Rosehall Windfarm, Sutherland
Police Scotland are looking for information regarding the removal of padlock and chain for the second time. Between 18:00 hours on Thursday 23 October 2014 and 08:45 hours on Friday 24 October 2014 a padlock and chain were removed from the front gates at the Rosehall Windfarm, Rosehall, Sutherland.31/10/2014
Events At Castlehill Heritage Centre
Friday 31st October, --- Caithness Astronomy Group talk and observation evening. "An Even Briefer History of Time".31/10/2014
What's On at Caithness Horizons: November 2014
Cafe Exhibitions Seashore Festival Art Exhibition 9th October - 3rd November The winners of the Seashore Festival Children's Art Competition will be on display in the cafe and cafe corridor until 3rd November. Peter Hadfield 4th November - 1st December Paintings by Peter Hadfield will be on display in the café and corridor from the 4th November.31/10/2014
Police appeal for information following a report of vandalism to shop window in Wick
Police in Wick are investigating a vandalism where a shop window was broken at the corner of Dempster Street and Argyll Square, Wick. The incident occurred about 18:40 hours on Friday 24 October 2014.31/10/2014
New Dates - Bumper crowds expected for Inverness Halloween spectacular
UPDATE 31 October 2014 New dates announced for ghostly gatherings The Highland Council has announced announce details of new dates for their Homecoming Halloween Shows at Ness Islands which were cancelled earlier this week due to flooding. After 72 hours of intense activity to secure the services of over 200 performers, lighting specialists and event staff; the Council can now confirm that shows will take place on the evenings of Friday 28 at 7pm and Saturday 29 November at the earlier time of 5pm.
29/10/2014
Police in Caithness appeal for information following deliberate damage to trees
Police in Caithness are appealing for information in relation to a number of Sitka spruce trees that were cut down within a private dwelling in the Brough area. A Sitka spruce is evergreen and is similar to a Christmas tree.29/10/2014
Police appeal for information following damage to a bus shelter in Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for information regarding damage to a bus shelter on St Fergus Road, Wick, beteen 0500 hours and 0630 hours of Sunday 26 October 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/.29/10/2014
"MY HEART'S IN THE HIGHLANDS" EVENTS
The story of a medieval Moray abbey, Macphersons in World War I, and the things which people took with them when they left the Highlands are all themes of "My heart's in the Highlands" events in the Highland and Moray Council areas over the next few weeks. Kinloss Abbey, the Clan Macpherson Museum in Newtonmore, Grantown Museum, Strathnaver Museum in Bettyhill, and libraries in Dingwall, Fort William and Wick are all venues for events focusing on Highland history and culture as part of Homecoming 2014.
27/10/2014
Police in Thurso appeal for information after reported theft of peat
On Saturday 26 of October 2014, bags of peat were reported stolen from a property on Ormlie road, Thurso. Any persons with information relating to this incident are requested to contact Thurso Police Station on 101 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 .27/10/2014
Missing person - Liam Sinclair, Occumster, Caithness
UPDATE - 2.10pm Missing person Liam Sinclair traced safe and well Police Scotland can confirm that missing person Liam Sinclair, from Caithness, has been traced safe and well. Police would like to thank members of the public and the media for their assistance with this matter.Search Our Site
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