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News published April 2006
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Melvich Home: Reopening Ceremony Set For 28 February
Published 11 Apr 2006The recently-refurbished Melvich Community Care Home in North Sutherland will be formally reopened on Tuesday 28 February. The home has undergone works costing £236,000 to meet Care Commission stan
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More International Recognition For The Fort William Mountain Bike World Cup
Published 11 Apr 2006Four major awards in a row for Fort William
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Lochaber Local Access Forum
Published 11 Apr 2006The Lochaber Local Access Forum is one of six Access Forums established by The Highland Council following the introduction of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act in February 2005.
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Love Is In The Air At Abriachan
Published 11 Apr 2006Love is in the air at Abriachan on Sunday 12 February during a light-hearted guided walk to explore how people have used plants and animals to forecast their prospects in love and happiness over the c
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Lead Artist Appointed To Promote City Centre Streetscaping Project
Published 11 Apr 2006Inverness City Partnership announced today (Thursday) that they have selected Matt Baker to be the Lead Artist on the City Centre Streetscaping programme. Matt will work collaboratively with the Stree
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Kicking The Habit - Young People Asked For Their Views
Published 11 Apr 2006Young people in the Highlands are being asked for their ideas on smoking and the best ways of stopping.
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HMIe Report On Bower Primary School, Caithness
Published 11 Apr 2006Bower Primary School, Caithness has received a very positive HMIe report following its inspection in November 2005.
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Identifying The Future Of Child Protection In The Highlands
Published 11 Apr 2006Issued by THE SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE
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Highland Secondary School Staffing Levels
Published 11 Apr 2006This coming school session (2006-2007) will see teachers across Scotland spending one hour per week less directly in front of pupils, with 22.5 hours being the maximum class contact time, both in seco
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Highland Council Agrees 4.5% Council Tax Rise
Published 11 Apr 2006Highland Councillors today approved a rise of £49 at Band D for the Council Tax. This represents a 4.5 % increase on last year’s figures. In setting a budget of £488 million, the Council agreed th