News Archive

Police seek to remind the public about fraudulent bank phone calls

After a recent number of reported fraudulent telephone calls, Police Scotland is again warning householders across the Highlands and Islands, and in particular Inverness, not to give out any details to cold callers claiming to be from a bank.   A number of bank related frauds have been reported to Police in Inverness over the past few days with the caller claiming to be from a Visa Debit Payment Verification department.  

Police and partners join with local SPL football clubs as part of domestic abuse campaign

Police Scotland and multi-agency partners are joining with two local Scottish Premier League football teams in a bid to reduce domestic abuse across the Highlands and Islands.   Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Ross County players will be supporting the cause by wearing t-shirts during warm up for the annual new year derby match, in Inverness on 01 January 2014.  

Castlehill Heritage Centre Gained 3 Star Award From Visit Scotland

Castlehill Heritage Centre has just been graded by Visit Scotland, and they achieved three stars at their first attempt.   Needless to say everyone at Castletown Heritage Society is delighted with the outcome - and they have already set thier sights on a higher target for next year! The grading was revealed by our Chairman, Hugh Crowden, at the Boxing Day Opening.  

Highland Educators Lead On

Around 55 staff in The Highland Council�s Education, Culture and Sport Service have recently completed a training programme aimed at encouraging generic leadership skills.   Hugh Fraser, Highland Council�s Director of Education, Culture and Sport Service welcomed participants to a presentation day held in Milton of Leys School, Inverness in early December.  

Wick RBLS Pipe Band Donation

Wick RBLS Pipe Band has received a donation of �200 from the Nethcliffe Hotel.  The money was raised from a �Guess where Santa lost his parcel� competition held in the hotel.  

More Drink Drivers Detected In Ongoing Campaign

Police in Highlands and Islands report rise in numbers of drink drivers during second week of national campaign.   Police in the Highlands and Islands are reporting an increase in the number of drink drivers detected during the second week of the festive safety campaign.  

Keiss Primary School's Christmas Review

Reporter Noel Donaldson REHEARSALS for Keiss primary school's annual Christmas concert had to be curtailed because of an inspectors� visit but the audience would never had known had head teacher Maureen Miller not included it in her announcements before curtain up.   The pupils and teachers always rise to the challenge which must be a considerable one as the programme has to be incorporated in their normal work and take count of such unknown factors such as inspectors� visits.  

Survey seeks tenants� views on council homes

Tenants of council houses in the Highlands are being asked for their views on the services provided by The Highland Council, as their landlord.   The Council is offering 10 �50 vouchers in a free prize draw for those tenants who respond by the deadline of 13 January 2014.  

Highlands MSP backs SSPCA warning that pets are not just for Christmas

Highlands & Islands (Labour) MSP Rhoda Grant backs SSPCA 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.   SSPCA Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn said, "Every year we stress that pets should never be bought on a whim or given as surprise gifts, but some people clearly aren't getting the message.  

Caithness Rangers get crafty for Christmas

The Highland Council Planning and Development�s Caithness Countryside Rangers have had a busy weekend gearing up to the festive period.   On Saturday the local ranger assisted the Friends of Newtonhill Woodland Christmas tree family day at the new Newtonhill Woodland site near Wick by making mini Christmas trees and reindeer from cones.