News Archive
10/4/2013
Have You Seen This Man and Vehicle In Thurso?
Police looking to trace driver of vehicle Police are looking to trace the driver of a dark grey / blue coloured hatchback vehicle, following an incident which occurred on Provost Sinclair Drive, Thurso around 12.30 pm on Wednesday 10th April. The vehicle was described as having roof racks on either side and was being driven by a male who was approximately 40 years old, medium build with a bald head.10/4/2013
Council amend rent arrears policy to assist tenants affected by Bedroom Tax
Highland Councillors have agreed to adopt a �sympathetic � policy for those Council house tenants affected by the new Bedroom Tax, who unavoidably fall into rent arrears through the loss of housing benefit for under-occupying their homes. It is estimated that 2,200 Highland Council tenants (16%) are affected by the introduction of the Social Rented Sector Size Criteria Restriction (Bedroom Tax), which sees people who are under-occupying by one bedroom having their benefit reduced by 14% and those under-occupying by more than one room having their benefit reduced by 25%.9/4/2013
Police Going For Egg Collectors All Over Highland After Biggest Case
Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division along with partners in the National Wildlife Crime Unit acknowledge the sentence given to Keith Liddell today in what was possibly the largest wildlife crime case in Scotland involving the illegal possession and trading of rare birds' eggs. The intelligence led operation, which saw the home of Liddell being searched under warrant on 24 June 2009, saw more than 2,300 eggs seized, most of which were concealed behind a false bookcase.7/4/2013
Council takes enforcement action on dog fouling and littering in Caithness
TEC Services Enforcement Officers, supported by the dog warden/pest control officers for Caithness and Sutherland will be out and about in the Caithness area from today (Monday 8 April 2013) undertaking patrols in known problem areas to deter and catch irresponsible dog owners and litter louts that risk harm to our communities and countryside through dog fouling, littering and fly tipping. Anyone caught not clearing up after their dog or who is observed to drop litter or fly-tip waste will be issued with a fixed penalty notice.
7/4/2013
Personal Independence Payment Begins To Replace Disability Living Allowance
On 8 April 2013 the Government introducd a new benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for eligible working age people aged 16 to 64. PIP is being introduced in stages.7/4/2013
Public Help More Than Ever To Nab Drink Drivers
Six drink drivers caught in the Highlands & Islands over the weekend. Six people were arrested for drink driving over the weekend across the Highlands and Islands Division of Police Scotland.5/4/2013
Council report good progress in contacting Council tenants about Welfare Reform changes
The Highland Council has provided information and advice to more than 600 Council house tenants affected by the reduction in their Housing Benefit due to the implementation of the Bedroom Tax. This new legislation from the UK Government, that came into effect from 1 April, means a deduction is being imposed on working age housing benefit claimants who live in council or housing association homes where it has been deemed that they are under occupying their home.3/4/2013
NHS Highland board meeting preview
Plans to scale up NHS Highland�s ambitious quality improvement journey will be up for discussion at the board meeting on Tuesday 9th April. Board members will hear first hand about some of the quality improvement work to improve continence services.2/4/2013
Ortak Jewellery In Orkney Goes Into Administration As Recession Bites
Jewellery chain Ortak has gone into administration threatening 150 jobs. The company are still trading normally and have just launched an April promotion to tempt customers of their unique hand crafted items.
2/4/2013
Savings on home energy bills
People across Scotland are being urged to seek assistance to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, helping to reduce household energy bills. Housing and Welfare Minister Margaret Burgess today outlined that households can apply for financial assistance from the Scottish Government of up to �1,200 to pay for energy improvement measures such as cavity and loft insulation, double glazing, a new boiler or draft proofing.
1/4/2013
Lambs In East Caithness
A few photos of lambs recently born in East Caithness. .
31/3/2013
Dunnet Forest and Beach Walk at Easter
Still very cold for this time of year but a few people ventured out in the sunshine at Dunnet forest and strolled along the beach..
31/3/2013
Fly to Caithness - It's Faster
This short promotional film shows some of the highlights to be seen in Caithness. There is much more to see once you are on the ground..
31/3/2013
Scotland In Winter 2010 Revealed
This programme that was shown on STV in 2010 gives you a great view of Scotland in winter. If you have 45 minutes to spare you will see some of the most spectacular views of Scotland in winter..
31/3/2013
John O'Groats In 1926 - Short Film
The most northerly point of the journey made by Claude Friese-Greene in 'The Open Road' is John O'Groats, where an elderly gatekeeper shows the way up to the entrance of the famous John O'Groats Hotel. This extract comes from Claude Friese-Greene's 'The Open Road' - originally filmed in 1925/6 and now re-edited and digitally resto This extract comes from Claude Friese-Greene's 'The Open Road' - originally filmed in 1925/6 and now re-edited and digitally resto This extract comes from Claude Friese-Greene's 'The Open Road' - originally filmed in 1925/6 and now re-edited and digitally restored by the BFI National Archive.
31/3/2013
Scotland Winter Wonderland 2009
This was one of the worst winters for many years but spectacular views of Scotland. In December 2009 the snow came - and overnight Scotland was transformed into a winter wonderland.
31/3/2013
Get On Your Bike in Dunnet Forest This Summer
A nice little film from 2009 to show you some of Dunnet forest by bike..
31/3/2013
Caithness' At War
1 - 7 April 1940 - Week 31 http://www.highlandarchives.org.uk/caithness-at-war.asp?id=32.31/3/2013
Wick Harbour At Easter Weekend
Wick harbour like most of Caithness had a very sunny weekend. Still one of the coldest if fresh Easters we have had for many years.
31/3/2013
Caithness Secret Army WW2 - Remembrance Day
From Tricia Barnett (nee More) Churchill�s secret army granted parade with Cenotaph march past. Royal British Legion grants permission for Auxiliary Units and Special Duties Branch veterans to march past in November 2013 after British Resistance Archive campaign.
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