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5/2/2014
Police in Highlands and Islands to host Facebook chat on local policing matters
Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division will be hosting a Facebook chat with Chief Superintendent Julian Innes on the local policing plan to discuss the policing priorities of local communities in the area this week.   The interactive chat event will take place on Thursday 06 February 2014.  
4/2/2014
Multimillion pound boost to save UK's Magnificent MeadowsThumbnail for article : Multimillion pound boost to  save UK's Magnificent Meadows
For the first time in its history, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded a unique partnership of conservation organisations and local councils - led by Plantlife - a significant sum for a national project to save the UK's remaining fragments of meadow.  There were once natural wild flower meadows in every parish today only 2% of the meadows that existed in the 1930's remain.  
3/2/2014
Are Clearances a thing of the past?Thumbnail for article : Are Clearances a thing of the past?
Highland One World is to launch On the Land We Stand - a new online education resource with support from Highland Council schools.   Local teacher Catriona Willis has worked for over a year on this broad general education resource which is at global citizenship level 3 using her experience of working in developing countries to add relevance to the case studies.  
3/2/2014
Highland MSP Questions Treasury on Fuel Discount Scheme Failings
Highlands and Islands regional MSP, Rhoda Grant has written to Danny Alexander, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury about the bungled role out of the Fuel Discount Scheme across the Highlands.   Last weeks announcement by the Treasury saw an extension of the planned roll out of the scheme to include Halkirk postcode (KW12) despite the local petrol station closing down last December.  
1/2/2014
British Wildlife Photography Awards 2014 - Call For EntriesThumbnail for article : British Wildlife Photography Awards 2014 - Call For Entries
The 2014 competition is open from the 1st February.   www.bwpawards.org See Previous winning entires in the Photo Gallery - link at top left.  
1/2/2014
Flooding Wick Area - Police Warning
Police in Wick are seeking to remind members of the public about the possible dangers associated with flooding after a number of people have been reported as "sightseeing" near The Shore and Scalesburn areas of Wick and may be placing themselves at significant risk.   High seas and rising water can be very unpredictable and whilst the tide may be subsiding at this time there are reports of further high tides and flooding over the weekend.  
1/2/2014
JOIN THE CAST OF THE GLASGOW 2014 CEREMONIES
Are you interested in applying for the chance to audition for a role as a Ceremonies Volunteer Cast Performer in the Glasgow 2014 Opening and Closing Ceremonies? Then you�ve come to the right place � your journey to the Commonwealth�s centre stage starts right here! The Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is an opportunity to showcase our culture, creativity and character on a global stage.  We are planning an unforgettable party � an ambitious celebration to welcome the world to Scotland�s liveliest city.  
1/2/2014
Another Lashing for Wick Harbour - Photos and VideoThumbnail for article : Another Lashing for Wick Harbour - Photos and Video
Wick harbour area once again was battered by the sea.   See the photos and video..  
31/1/2014
Funding Opportunity - Yorkshire & Clydesdale Bank Foundation
Clydesdale Bank has a strong tradition of supporting the communities in which we live and work.   In July 2008 we launched the Yorkshire and Clydesdale Bank Foundation which continues the tradition of supporting people and their local communities.  
31/1/2014
Funding Opportunity - National Voluntary Organisations 16b Grants
The Scottish Government has announced that it is seeking applications under the National Voluntary Organisations 16b Grants scheme.  Section 16b of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, gives Scottish Ministers the statutory power to make grants to not for profit organisations that provide health services in Scotland which are complementary to those required by statute.  
31/1/2014
Local volunteers wanted for European-wide medicine projectThumbnail for article : Local volunteers wanted for European-wide medicine project
As the winter months draw on, medicines are likely to be a part of most people�s lives.  Researchers at the Environmental Research Institute (ERI), North Highland College UHI, want to find out about how people in the area use, store and dispose of medicines as part of a major European project.  
31/1/2014
Funding Opportunity - NESTA - Policy & Research Small Grants Scheme
NESTA (the National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts) has announced the launch of a new small grants scheme.   Grants of up to �10,000 are available to universities and incorporated research organisations, charities, companies and consultancies for research projects.  
31/1/2014
Funding Opportunity - Scottish Seed Fund
Scottish Enterprise has announced that Small and Medium sized companies can access equity finance through the Scottish Seed Fund.   The Scottish Seed Fund (SSF), managed by The Scottish Investment Bank (SIB) is designed to improve the availability of finance for start-up and young growing companies in Scotland.  
31/1/2014
Funding Opportunity - Hub Development Fund
Creative Scotland has announced the launch of a new fund to help boost youth arts provision across Scotland.  The �3.5million Hub Development Fund will support partnerships between national and regional youth arts and other youth service providers, to deliver youth arts provision across a range of artforms.  
31/1/2014
Funding Opportunity - Healthy Hearts Grants
Heart Research UK has announced that the next funding round of its healthy heart grants has re-opened for applications.   Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Grants support innovative projects designed to promote heart health and to prevent or reduce the risks of heart disease in specific groups or communities.  
30/1/2014
Caithness Countryside Volunteers Help Out At ForsinainThumbnail for article : Caithness Countryside Volunteers Help Out At Forsinain
The Caithness Countryside Volunteers ventured across to Mackay country this month to work on a �boggy� project on the flows of Sutherland.   The peatlands of Caithness and Sutherland are a globally important habitat and the RSPB are currently undertaking work to restore some areas of former conifer plantation back to native bog.  
29/1/2014
Community Groups Encouraged to Apply To Wind Farm Fund
Community groups and charities serving those within Latheron, Lybster and Clyth; and Tannach and District Community Council areas are being encouraged to apply to the next round of the E.On Camster Community Fund.   The Fund will welcome applications for projects which will bring a range of enhancements to those areas, for example projects that improve local amenities, promote the area�s natural and cultural heritage, attract tourists to the area or champion sustainable energy use.  
26/1/2014
Scrabster Between The Gales And Rain On A Quiet Saturday AfternoonThumbnail for article : Scrabster Between The Gales And Rain On A Quiet Saturday Afternoon
Yellow Submarine, Rocket, Oil Thingy? Some would say it was dreich day on Saturday 25th January 2014 but it depended on when you ventured out.   Certainly plenty of wind and rain but inbetween there were bright periods depdnding on where in the county you were.  
26/1/2014
Latest Progress Photos From New Wick Council OfficesThumbnail for article : Latest Progress Photos From New Wick Council Offices
The latest photos from the construction of the new Wick Council Offices show work going on the rooftop of the former Ensign building the part being retained and incorporated into the new complex.   Once completed the new offices will house all council office staff that were formerly in range of buildings around the town mainly the social work Offices at Camps and the Education staff from Rhind House who recently moved up to the temporary offices at Girnigoe Street.  
26/1/2014
Great Waves At Thurso East on Saturday 25th Janaury 2014Thumbnail for article : Great Waves At Thurso East on Saturday 25th Janaury 2014
Saturday 25th January 2015 saw some sunshine between the rain showers and the wind drove waves to heights of 20 feet into Thurso East, Caithness, Scotland.   A few surfers were out riding the rollers in.