News archive
News published August 2010
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New rector of Wick High School appointed
Published 31 Aug 2010A new rector for the 756-pupil Wick High School was appointed today (Tuesday).
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Launch of West Highland College UHI brings new opportunities for students
Published 31 Aug 2010Today (Tuesday) sees a significant change in the educational landscape across one of the most stunning areas in Europe. West Highland College UHI, formed by the merger of Lochaber College UHI and Sk
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Ten fines issued during Inverness city centre litter crackdown
Published 31 Aug 2010A recent anti-litter purge in Inverness city centre resulted in 10 Fixed Penalty Notices of £50 each being issued for smoking related offences.
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Town House clean-up affects pedestrian movements
Published 31 Aug 2010The public are advised that essential maintenance works to the guttering and turrets on the roof of Inverness Town House will affect pedestrian movements around the building on Wednesday 8 and Thursda
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Nairn town centre redevelopment plans
Published 30 Aug 2010New plans to redevelop the town centre in Nairn will be presented to the local community soon. The blueprint from The Highland Council will take account of the Co-operative Group’s decision to aban
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Bookbug receives a warm welcome in Dingwall
Published 30 Aug 2010The new mascot for an early years reading programme aimed at parents with children up to Primary 1 school age visited Dingwall recently.
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Advance notice given for temporary road closure on Nairn High Street
Published 30 Aug 2010Local businesses and residents in Nairn likely to most be affected by a temporary road closure on Nairn High Street have received a letter from W A Fairhurst, consulting engineers, on behalf of The Hi
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Ensure your right to vote in next year’s election
Published 30 Aug 2010This week 130,000 households in the Highlands and Western Isles will receive the annual voter registration forms.
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Partnership working paves the way for Crown play park success
Published 30 Aug 2010The provost of Inverness has paid tribute to Crown Community Association for their drive and determination in providing one of the best play parks in the Highlands.
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Pioneering new house building model to be considered
Published 29 Aug 2010Highland Councillors are being asked to consider investigating the feasibility of a pioneering new model of providing much-needed affordable homes in the Highlands. It could see a new build programme