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News published April 2006

  • Butterfly rescue mission

    Published 18 Apr 2006

    "We are talking about one of our rarest butterflies here, the small blue butterfly", explained John, "It needs a little yellow flower called kidney vetch to survive as its caterpillar won’t eat anyt

  • Caithness Maternity Services

    Published 18 Apr 2006

    Convener Councillor Alison Magee said: "I am delighted that chairman Garry Coutts and the NHS Highland Board members are responding so positively to the consultation over the future of maternity servi

  • Young Pretenders Crowned Consumer Kings

    Published 18 Apr 2006

    MOVE over Nicky Campbell – these youngsters proved they know how to shoot down the cowboys when they were crowned consumer kings.

  • Sharing Ideas To Tackle Highland Energy Problems

    Published 13 Apr 2006

    A new forum is being launched this week to help share ideas on tackling energy problems. The Highland Energy Forum is going online, hosted by The Highland Council’s Think-Net discussion site, www.th

  • Scots Urged To Install Energy Saving Measures As Energy Prices Continue To Rise

    Published 13 Apr 2006

    With cold weather set to continue next week, the Energy Saving Trust is urging householders in Scotland to embrace energy efficiency in a bid to keep their homes warm and save money as energy prices i

  • Landlords Reminded To Register With Councils

    Published 13 Apr 2006

    Private landlords in The Highlands were today reminded to register with the council as part of the drive to improve standards in private rented housing.

  • HMIe Report On Portree High School Pupil Residence

    Published 13 Apr 2006

    Portree High School’s Pupil Residence has received an excellent report from HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) and the Care Commission, who visited the residence in October and November 2005 as par

  • Highland Teacher Receives Headship Award

    Published 13 Apr 2006

    The Depute Head Teacher at Ardnamurchan High School, Christopher Miller-Criag is heading for the top after receiving his Scottish Qualification for Headship (SQH) award.

  • Early Years Service - Time Needed To Reach A Sustainable Model Of Provision

    Published 13 Apr 2006

    A senior Highland Councillor today (Friday) highlighted the Council’s commitment to meeting the aspirations of parents, who want day care alongside pre-school education provided in the one centre.

  • Conservation Project Supports Caithness Wading Birds

    Published 13 Apr 2006

    Wading birds in the Brough area of Caithness will now have a better chance at nesting at St John’s Pool thanks to the efforts of a group of local countryside volunteers, Highland Council Countryside