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4/12/2013
Eating out in Highland this Christmas? Then check out the Food Hygiene Information Scheme
At this time of year, plans are being made for the festive period, many of which involve eating out. Christmas shoppers stop for a hard-earned lunch and parties will soon be in full swing.4/12/2013
Highlands & Islands MSP secures possible 11th hour reprieve for Highlands & Islands Traffic Wardens
Following the announcement that Police Scotland were no longer going to fund and manage Traffic Wardens across Scotland, Highlands & Islands MSP Rhoda Grant has been involved in talks with Police Scotland. On Wednesday 27 November 2013, Rhoda Grant met the Chief Constable of Police Scotland, Sir Stephen House, in Stirling to explore the issues that have been raised by people in the Highlands.3/12/2013
Rhoda Grant MSP - Debtbusters Survey Reveals High Levels of Debt Concern
Visit MSP Rhoda Grant's surgery for money advice and hwo to join a credit union at Pulteneytown People's Project, Huddart Street, Wick on Friday 6th December between 1.00 � 2.00p.m. Following the launch of the Debtbusters campaign in at the Citizens Advice Bureau in Wick last month, Highlands and Islands (Scottish Labour) MSP Rhoda Grant issued a Debtbusters survey to homes across Wick in order to get a better picture of the current financial situation for those living in the county.3/12/2013
Business Do Not Donate Cash to Cyber Bullying Programme
Currently firms are contacting businesses asking for support for an educational programme on cyber bullying. The line is that councils have cut back on their funding and they can offer help to classes in your local school if you donate to the programme.2/12/2013
Teaching kids to wash their hands
School children to learn about health bugs. e-Bugs A creative online educational resource is being made available to Scottish schools to teach young people about hand-washing.1/12/2013
Hi-Scot Credit Union Visiting Caithness Soon
Hi-Scot Credit Union will be visiting Caithness soon with its new mobile office to promote the benefits of saving and low cost lending for members. You can join anytime via the Hi-Scot web site.
30/11/2013
Police and NHS Highland highlight the dangers of drugs during the festive period
As the festive season approaches and with the increasing number of social events, parties and Christmas nights out, Police Scotland and NHS Highland are reminding the public about the dangers of taking drugs and are advising people not to take them. Caithness Area Inspector Nick Clasper said: "Police Scotland and our partners would like to highlight the potential implications of taking illicit substances.29/11/2013
What�s On At Caithness Horizons: November/December 2013
Cafe Exhibitions Meg Telfer & Rhona Graham November Until the end of November these two local artists will be exhibiting their work in the Gallery Cafe. Christmas Exhibition December Throughout the whole of December an exhibition of small works by local artists will be on show.
29/11/2013
Early Christmas pressie goes down a tree-t
CHRISTMAS has come early for Wick folk. Reporter Noel Donaldson.
28/11/2013
New Equipment For Lybster From Caithness Heart Support Group
THE Lybster GP practice was the latest to benefit by an item of equipment presented by Caithness Heart Support Group. Giving the 24hr blood pressure monitor the once over, is group chairman Ernie Ross, front.
25/11/2013
John Thurso Backs Prostate Cancer UK�s Quality Checklist 
NHS Highland urged to act to deliver best possible care for men. MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross � John Thurso - has backed Prostate Cancer UK�s Quality Checklist as a first step towards delivering the best possible care and support for men with the disease.
25/11/2013
Polling takes place on Thursday for Landward Caithness by-election
On Thursday (28 November 2013) voting begins in the Landward Caithness By-election with polling stations opening their doors at 7am and remaining open for voters until 10pm. The electorate for the Ward is 8,588.
24/11/2013
Caithness FM Annual Toy Appeal
Places where you can deliver toys and gifts for distribution locally. Caithness Horizons, Thurso.
23/11/2013
Funding Opportunity - SSE Sustainable Development Fund Launched
This week saw the launch of a new charitable fund in Bonar Bridge available to Highland groups. SSE launched the Sustainable Development Fund that will draw income from the wind farms in the area.
21/11/2013
Over 500 Turn Out - Castletown Pharmacy Protest - Save Our Surgeries 
Caithness Gets Ready To Do Battle Over Health Services Once Again. Over 500 Turn Out - Castletown Pharmacy Protest - Save Our Surgeries.
21/11/2013
Police Increase Enforcement On Drug Checks and Bail Curfews
Police report success over three day anti-violence initiative across Highlands and Islands. Police in the Highlands and Islands are reporting the success of a three day operation deterring and detecting violent and anti-social behaviour last week.21/11/2013
Caithness At War - Week 64
Week 64: 18-24 November 1940 18 November 1940 This week the Greek counter-offensive against the Italian invasion forces succeeded in driving the Italians all the way out of Greece, and pushed them back into Albania. Also, Hungary and Romania signed the Tripartite Pact and joined Germany, Italy and Japan in the Axis.
19/11/2013
Rhoda Grant MSP Supports Carbon Monoxide Awareness week 18th � 24th November
Highlands and Islands (Scottish Labour) MSP, Rhoda Grant the Shadow Minister for Wellbeing is supporting Carbon Monoxide Awareness week which takes places between the 18th -24th November. Mrs Grant said,�Carbon Monoxide poisoning can have a devastating effect and the more people are made aware of the symptoms of exposure, especially at the initial stages, the more chance we have of preventing avoidable deaths or injuries.19/11/2013
Support Crossroads School & Scallywags Nursery Auction
Crossroads School & Scallywags Nursery Licensed Charity Auction on Saturday 23rd November 2013 At 7pm in the Mey Hall With only 4 days to go to the Auction!! Local man David Morrill has kindly donated a 2KW Wind Turbine for auctioning as he is keen to see the School and Nursery flourish! So spread the word along with many more exciting items up for Auction! Any items (old, new or baking) gratefully received. Items can be handed in on Friday 22nd November at Crossroads School between 9am and 3pm or Mey Hall 3.30pm - 7.30pm.18/11/2013
Newton Hill Community Woodland Workday
Sat 23rd Nov 2013 10.00 am This month we plan on planting out the car park raised bed with junipers and heathers if all the materials can be sourced in time. We also have tree tube weeding, hedge trimming, road repairs and general maintenance tasks available.
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