News Archive

Waldsee Pipe Band From Germany and Wick Pipe Band

Waldsee Pipes and Drums from Germany were once again visiting Wick and played with Wick Pipe band on Friday eveing 12th July 2013.   The bands played together having marched down to the riverside at Wick from the Pipe Band Hall.  

Latheron Show 2013

Report by Noel Donaldson Neigh prizes for for guessing whose feeling just champion at the show! A MAGNIFICENT Shetland stallion surpassed competition from its nearest sheep rival to trot off with the coveted supreme championship at the Latheron Show yesterday (Saturday 13th July 2013).   It was hugs all round for the Campbell family after the standard black, seven-year-old was adjudged best in show by James and Marion Sutherland of Granton Mains, Bower.  

Great afternoon In Prospect At PPP In Wick

Come along to Pulteney Centre this Sunday 14th July and treat yourself to lunch in Telfords followed by: THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS IN CONCERT The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands.  Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies.  

Consultation seeks views on specified limit for new drug driving offence

A consultation seeking views on setting limits for a new drug driving offence in Scotland has been published.   The UK Government�s Crime and Courts Act 2013 introduced a new offence to bring drug driving into line with drink driving by making it an offence to drive under the influence of drugs over a specified limit.  

Police offer advice regarding considerate driving during the summer months

Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division are offering advice regarding considerate driving to all road users during the summer months in an attempt to reduce frustration and collisions on the area's roads.   Police are urging all road users to be mindful of other drivers and riders throughout the summer months when the area sees an increase of traffic especially holiday makers, who are unfamiliar with the region.  

The Highland Seashore Roadshow Rolls into Nairn - Caithness 24th August

A fun packed day of seaside adventures, exploring and games with the Highland Seashore Project and The Highland Council�s Countryside Rangers takes place in Nairn on the 19 July when the Seashore Roadshow rolls in to town.   Nairn Central Beach is well known for its stretch of beautiful, deep gold sand, dunes and the fantastic links which is great for kicking a ball or flying a kite.  

More Calls By Public Resulting In Drink Driver Convictions

Police in Highlands and Islands reiterate warning of drink and drug driving following recent summer campaign.   Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division are reminding the public of the dangers of drink and drug driving, following the publication of figures from the national summer road safety campaign, earlier this week.  

Police Praise Young People In Day of Action

Police praise young people in Highlands and Islands in recent Campaign Against Violence day of action.   Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division are praising youths in a recent Campaign Against Violence (CAV) day that focussed on underage drinking, last Friday (28 June 2013), the first day of the school summer holidays.  

Funding Opportunity - Community Covenant Grant Scheme

Highland Council, along with its Partners, have signed up to an Armed Forces Community Covenant for Highland.   The Community Covenant is a voluntary statement of support between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces community.  

Marie Curie To Set Up New Fund Raising Group In Thurso

I am writing to call on all Thurso people to help Marie Curie Cancer Care to set up a new volunteer Fundraising Group for Thurso.   Fundraising Groups make an enormous difference locally by helping to raise the vital funds we need so that Marie Curie Nurses can continue to provide free care to people with terminal cancer and other illnesses in their own homes.