News archive
News published April 2008
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Youth Orchestra to Perform in Nairn
Published 9 Apr 2008Young musicians from the Highland Regional Youth Orchestra are busy rehearsing for their first public concert of the year which takes place at the Nairn Community Centre on Saturday 12 April.
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A82 Epetition closes with 8,555 signatures
Published 9 Apr 2008The A82 Epetition closed on Saturday with 8,555 supporters having signed up to demand an upgrading of the most dangerous road in Scotland. The epetition had run for less than one month. The figure of
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Glen Urquhart High School – Staff and pupil efforts praised
Published 9 Apr 2008Inspectors report that the key strengths of the school were the relationships between pupils and staff, the very positive, caring and inclusive ethos of the school, partnerships with parents and the
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Council warns motorists to slow down near two Highland Schools
Published 8 Apr 2008Motorists are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions have been introduced at two more schools in the Highlands for children’s safety.
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Cash boost ceiling raised for local tourism groups
Published 7 Apr 2008Funding for local tourism projects in the Highlands has received a welcome boost from The Highland Council.
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Extended Opening Hours Project At Ross-shire Leisure Centre A Success
Published 7 Apr 2008In November 2007, thanks to external funding from Youthlink Scotland, The Highland Council was able to extend the weekend opening hours at Dingwall Leisure Centre and give local young people the chanc
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Open Evening at Drummuie, Golspie
Published 3 Apr 2008There will be another chance for members of the public to look around The Highland Council’s new flagship office complex in East Sutherland at Drummuie, Golspie, from 7pm to 8pm on Thursday 10 April
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Council’s Climate Change Chair calls for information on fast food wrapping and packaging.
Published 3 Apr 2008Fast food operators throughout the Highlands are being invited to discuss their policies or practices that they have in place in relation to food wrapping and packaging.
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Temporary Road Closure at Arabella
Published 3 Apr 2008Drivers in Easter Ross are being advised that the B9175 Nigg Ferry road will be closed to all traffic at the level crossing in Arabella from 10pm on Monday 21 April until 12 noon on Tuesday 22 to allo
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Pipes and Drum Spectacular for City Centre
Published 2 Apr 2008On Saturday (5 April) the city centre of Inverness will resound to the sound of pipes and drums when 120 Cadet Forces Pipers and Drummers will perform a ‘Beating Retreat’ outside the Town House at