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26/4/2014
Betting - Londoners Are Scientific and Scots Are Bravest
Gut instinct helps London punters make capital gains but Scots use maths and bravery LONDON'S PUNTERS put the most trust in their gut instinct when it comes to placing their bets according to a survey commissioned by Ladbrokes The research also showed that London's bettors are also more scientific and analytical than anywhere else in the UK with 25% of those questioned indicating they were professors when it came to football, compared to just 15% of Scots who committed to using maths when looking to working out how to land a windfall. Scots however were by far the bravest bettors (38%) compared to any other area.
26/4/2014
Results of campaign against doorstep crime prove to be successful
Following a campaign against doorstep crime, police in the Highlands and Islands can confirm that bogus workmen where stopped and prevented from carrying out further works, and a woman was arrested by police and subsequently remanded in custody after both incidents saw elderly residents targeted in their own homes. The two incidents both occurred in the Inverness area.
25/4/2014
Asphalt transformed to Caithness slate in Union Street trick
Visitors to Aberdeen city centre could soon be forgiven for thinking alchemists have been at work on Union Street, where asphalt will soon apparently have been transmuted into Caithness slate. The optical illusion being created on the south pedestrian area of Union Bridge will give the impression that hard-wearing asphalt has been replaced by Caithness slate.
25/4/2014
Survey aims to help communities deal with doorstep crime
An online survey launched this week by The Highland Council’s Trading Standards seeks to examine the problem of rogue doorstep trading and to highlight local areas that might benefit from setting up ‘Cold Call Control Zones’. Most doorstep traders offer legitimate services.24/4/2014
Environmental volunteering is key to healthier, happier, more employable young people, says SNH chairman
Scotland’s young people can become healthier, happier, and more employable by taking part in environmental volunteering, according to the chairman of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). An estimated 90,000 people take part in environmental or wildlife volunteering in Scotland each year.
24/4/2014
Cottage Pie For Your Norfrost Freezer
the norfrost brand has undergone a revival under new owners Ebac and they have just appeared on the NEW TROUBLESHOOTER programme with Digby Jones on BBC2 See it on Iplayer if you missed it tonight. The freezers are on sale at the Norfrost web site www.norfrost.co.uk and have special offer Digby discount of 15% at the moent In a new marketing idea the company are making short cooking videos on Youtube to give ideas on what can be done with your Norfrost freeezer..
24/4/2014
Funding Opportunity - People's Health Trust - Deadline 30th April
he People's Health Trust Active Communities funding programme is targetted at not-for-profit groups with an income of less than £350,000 a year, seeking investment of between £5,000 and £50,000 for projects lasting up to two years. The projects should take place within a small area for a small group of people, such as 20 or 30 streets or a couple of villages.23/4/2014
Traill Hall Community Trust AGM 2014
At Castletown Hotel Saturday 26th April 7pm Please come along and find out about the exciting developments we are making with our project to renovate Traill Hall as a community Centre. We also want to share with you our ideas about a number of community initiatives and events taking place now! .
22/4/2014
Body discovered following a search for a missing person in the Wick area
Following a search for a missing person which commenced shortly after 11:30 hours on Monday 21 April 2014, police received a report from HM Coastguard that a body of a woman had been discovered on the shoreline in an area of Wick known locally as 'The Trinkie'. Police can now confirm the identity of the body as: Donna MacAlpine (22) from the Wick area.22/4/2014
Labour MSP Rhoda Grant Supports More Action To Prevent Bird Poisonings
Highlands & Islands (Labour) MSP Rhoda Grant has claimed that more needs to be done to prevent a repeat of the carnage of the birds of prey in a small area of Ross Shire. So far tests have confirmed 13 of the 20 birds were poisoned.21/4/2014
Police appeal for information regarding missing person Donna MacAlpine
"Police in Wick are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Donna MacAlpine, aged 22 years. She was last seen in the Macrae Street area of Wick about 1.15am on 21 April 2014.[Churches]
20/4/2014Church to display historical stone 
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Thurso has received a fibre glass replica of a historical stone, which will be displayed on Saturday, 26 April from 1-5pm during free tours of the new Thurso meeting house. The stone was originally part of a building in Stirling, where its inscription, ‘What E’er Thou Art, Act Well Thy Part,’ inspired a young man named David Oman McKay as he struggled with homesickness.
19/4/2014
Police to host Facebook chat event on motorcycle safety
Police Scotland, Highland and Islands Division are hosting a Facebook chat event on Tuesday 22 April 2014 on the topic of motorcycle safety. The evening, which will run between 18:00 hours and 19:30 hours will be facilitated by Acting Sergeant Alistair Mcbean, an Advanced Police Driving and Motorcycle Instructor, based in the Divisional Road Policing Unit in Dingwall.
17/4/2014
Memories Of Wick - Connie Dunnet Sutherland - Part 7
Taking a dander down memory lane again Willie Nicolsons grocer shop in the High Street Wick (or Jim Tait's as it became in time) held a great fascination for me as a child. As the clerk in charge of finances sat high up near the ceiling in a pulpit like desk overseeing us mortals on the shop floor rather like ants to -ing and fro-ing about our everyday lives .This lucky individual was one Isobel Steven whose father Sanny had a miraculous escape from the bombs which devastated Bank Row in 1940.17/4/2014
Deadline approaches for next round of Armed Forces Community Covenant Grant Scheme
The Highland Council is reminding people that bids to the Armed Forces Community Covenant Grant Scheme need to be submitted by Wednesday 30 April. All applications will then be reviewed by Highland assessors and those endorsed will be forwarded to the Scottish Panel for a decision in May.17/4/2014
Easter dog walkers urged to be careful around sheep
With lambing season well underway, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Ramblers Scotland and land management organisations, Scottish Land & Estates and NFU Scotland, are asking dog walkers to be aware of vulnerable young lambs when they’re out walking over the Easter holiday weekend. At this time of year, dogs chasing sheep are a particular danger to pregnant ewes and lambs.14/4/2014
College Students ‘Champion’ Barclays Money Skills Week
Students at North Highland College UHI enjoyed a series of activities to learn how to better manage their money during Barclays Money Skills Week. The interactive events covered themes such as budgeting, saving and spending, and were designed to be entertaining and informative.
14/4/2014
Your Citizens Advice Bureau – here to help
Caithness CAB was set up in 1982 and has been running successfully ever since. Your Citizens Advice Bureau – here to help The CAB service is here to help you.14/4/2014
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Awards (£1k – £18k) for training for crafts people
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Awards (£1k – £18k) for training for crafts people – deadline: 7 May 2014 Star9The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) awards craftsmen and women of all ages with scholarships between £1,000 to £18,000 for study, training and practical experience to help them further their careers. QEST is the charitable arm of the Royal Warrant Holders Association, whose aim is to contribute to the pool of talent in the UK and celebrate the excellence of British craftsmanship.13/4/2014
Thurso Gala Queen 2014 Announced
Thurso Gala committee have announced the names of the 2014 gala court. Gala Queen: Eilidh Harper.Search Our Site
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