News archive
News published February 2011
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Elections for the Cairngorms National Park Authority attracts 16 candidates
Published 9 Feb 2011There will be a contest in four of the five communities within the Cairngorms National Park area entitled to have a representative on the Board of the Park Authority. The uncontested ward covers Avi
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Extended closure of Lochaber leisure facility
Published 9 Feb 2011Lochaber Leisure Centre and Hydrotherapy Pool will not re open on Monday 14th February as planned.
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Zero tolerance campaign proves successful
Published 9 Feb 2011The ‘zero tolerance’ campaign on litter and fly-tipping undertaken by The Highland Council between 17 – 28 January saw 13 £50 Fixed Penalty Notices issued in the seven towns in the Highlands pu
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Additional temporary road closure as work continues on A855 Portree to Staffin
Published 8 Feb 2011The Highland Council are currently carrying out the third phase of improvement works to the A855 Staffin road between Portree and Loch Fada. Road users are being advised that an additional temporary
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Grantown schools scoop medals at Highland swim gala
Published 8 Feb 2011Forty four swimmers from the Grantown cluster schools entered Highland schools swimming gala at the end of 2010.
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Kinmylies Primary School follow-through inspection report
Published 8 Feb 2011The HMIe follow-through inspection report for Kinmylies Primary School in Inverness recognises that there is positive evidence of improvement in the school since the inspection last year. Strengths id
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Protecting Highland and Islands’ shores
Published 8 Feb 2011“Positive and constructive” was how The Highland Council Leader, Michael Foxley, described a meeting in London today (Monday) with UK Shipping Minister Mike Penning over the future of rescue servi
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Archives for beginners
Published 7 Feb 2011People in the Highlands with an interest in the history of the area can now take advantage of drop-in sessions being provided by The Highland Council Archive Service in Inverness.
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Abernethy pupils get active
Published 7 Feb 2011Pupils from Abernethy Primary School in Nethybridge have completed their “Lets Get Active Award” as part of their annual eco week.
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Inverness Leisure scheme creates new athletics demand
Published 7 Feb 2011Issued by Inverness Leisure