Passengers are advised that severe weather has this week had a substantial impact on air services between Wick and Aberdeen, which are operated under a Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract between The Highland Council and Eastern Airways. Passengers are advised to check with the airline for any updates before travelling and note that there may be delays or cancellations to services as a result of ongoing severe weather.
Still not fixed the problems of giving birth in the north. Women in Caithness and Sutherland face travelling long distances for vital maternity and gynaecological services.
We would be extremely grateful of donations for the raffle, these can be dropped off at the Ormlie Centre or Office during opening hours..
Curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform your food and drink business?. Join our Food and Drink TechHUB webinar to explore:.
There is still time to register for our Ideas for Growth Roadshow coming to Caithness and Sutherland, hosted by Ryan Till. We will be exploring the realities of growing a business, helping you source and prioritise ideas and transform these into a product or service.
Join us in Wick on Saturday, November 30th for an incredible day of festive fun as Wick Fun Day takes over the town centre! With over 33 market stalls filling Market Square, this yearâs event promises even more holiday cheer than last year. Childrenâs Umbrella Parade from the riverside at 3:15pm.
Average UK private rents increased by 8.7% in the 12 months to October 2024 (provisional estimate); this is up from 8.4% in the 12 months to September 2024. Average rents increased to £1,348 (8.8%) in England, £766 (7.9%) in Wales, and £976 (6.6%) in Scotland, in the 12 months to October 2024.
Increased volatility of Labour Force Survey (LFS) estimates, resulting from smaller achieved sample sizes, means that estimates of change should be treated with caution. We recommend using them alongside our labour market indicators Workforce Jobs (WFJ), Claimant Count data, and Pay As You Earn Real Time Information (PAYE RTI) estimates.
Increasing transfers between generations - from housing young adults to financial gifts and inheritances, and caring for children, adults and elderly relatives - are having a profound, but unequally felt, impact on people's economic prospects. This is according to new research from the Resolution Foundation and CPC-Connecting Generations published on Thursday 20 November 2024.
ONS labour market statistics have misrepresented recent trends in the UK labour market - by under-estimating the growth in employment by 930,000 workers since 2019, and over-estimating the extent of economic inactivity, according to new Resolution Foundation research published on Wednesday 20 November 2024. As the new Government prepares to publish a White Paper that reaffirms its ambition of an 80 per cent employment rate.
Overall retail footfall increased by 4% in the week to 17 November 2024 when compared with the previous week and was 2% higher when compared with the equivalent week of 2023. The week-on-week increases in overall retail footfall were seen across shopping centres, retail parks and high streets, which grew by 5%, 4% and 3%, respectively (MRI OnLocation).
Approximately one in six (16%) trading businesses reported that their turnover had increased in October 2024 compared with September 2024, broadly stable with the previous month. In contrast, 22% reported that their turnover had decreased from September 2024, with 23% citing economic uncertainty as a challenge.
The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time. It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.
Average rent for Scotland was £976 in October 2024, up 6.6% (£60) from a year earlier. This annual rise was lower than in the 12 months to September 2024 (7.2%).
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Join us for a screening of No Other Land + a potluck dinner! Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist from Masafer Yatta, has been fighting his community's mass expulsion by the Israeli occupation since childhood. Basel documents the gradual erasure of Masafer Yatta, as soldiers destroy the homes of families - the largest single act of forced transfer ever carried out in the occupied West Bank.
This report marks the launch of Unsung Britain, a one-year research programme designed to understand the economic circumstances of today's low-to-middle income families and how these have changed in recent decades, with support from JPMorganChase. The launch paper finds that Britain's 13 million low-to-middle income families are older and more likely to suffer from poor health or a disability than three decades ago.
First Footin' - free New Year's Day live music trail returns with expanded programme featuring Karine Polwart, Valtos, Dead Pony, Mama Terra and more. Invitation to join 200-strong community choir for St Giles' Cathedreal performance.
Living culture and traditions embedded in Scotland's rich and diverse communities have been recognised and celebrated at a lively, thought-provoking day-long conference. Prompted by the UK's June ratification of UNESCO's Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, over one hundred heritage professionals, cultural advocates, practitioners and public bodies from across Scotland and beyond gathered at Perthshire's Birnam Arts.
Highland Council Trading Standards are urging residents to be aware of a winter payment scam text aimed at tricking people into thinking they have to act quickly or miss out on a winter payment. The text refers to your last round of winter heating allowance and gives a deadline that is very close.
Scotland's female literary talent took centre stage on Wednesday 30 October as The Saltire Society presented its Shortlists for Scotland's National Book Awards, one of the oldest literary prizes in the UK. The Awards celebrate exceptional talent across Fiction, Non-Fiction, First Book, Poetry and Research, recognising and rewarding the breadth of style, subject and individual flair on show on modern Scotland's literary stage.
Becky Sikasa, EYVE, Leahgte, Pweatpants, SLIX, Brògeal among the nominees. The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA) returns for its 15th edition and is excited to announce the 2024 group of nominees.
Creative Industries Minister Sir Chris Bryant MP calls on live music industry to introduce voluntary ticket levy on stadiums and arenas to protect grassroots music sector, including venues, festivals, artists and promoters. Creative Industries Minister calls on industry to introduce levy on stadium and arena tickets.
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PRIZE BINGO IN LYBSTER HALL, DOORS OPEN 7PM, EYES DOWN 7:30PM BOTTLE STALL AND RAFFLE.
All items free to take away. See poster for drop of dates..
Bonar Bridge will be discussed at the Economy and Infrastructure Committee of Highland Council on 14 November 2024. Bonar Bridge had a paint inspection carried out in 2016, which stated that the paint system had largely failed and should be replaced within 5 years.
Kick off the festive season with a delightful Santaâs Brunch. Enjoy a delicious brunch spread and a magical visit from Santa himself.
Come along and watch the show. Entry £5..
In aid of Cancer Research. Wine on entry..
A guided walk up the Latheronwheel Strath with a tree themed twist. Who said Caithness has no trees..
For two nights - From Wick Players. Round the World and White Lies a comedy..
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November Home Baking and refreshments.
Get your tickets from The Flower Patch, River Street Wick. Doors open 12.30 and entertainment from 1.00pm..
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has been formally recognised for the level of support given to their employees who have caring responsibilities. The agency is the first employer in the region to be awarded exemplary employer status by Carer Positive, the organisation launched in 2013 to support employers and working carers.
Twenty new homes are ready to welcome tenants in a beautiful edge of town location at Tulloch Square/Castle - Green Lady Court, Dingwall. The Highland Council has taken ownership from contractor Capstone.
A two day Christmas market - 7th and 8th December. Many local crafts, Santa's Grotto, Teas and Coffee..
12th to 14th December This year we are performing Peter Pan, with Sarah Wilkinson directing again (who can forget the stunning Little Mermaid production). Tickets will be on sale soon, but if you would like to find out about block-group bookings contact our Front of House team on [email protected].
Of the 80,000 native Irish speakers, 6,000 live in the North of Ireland and three of them became a rap group called Kneecap. This is the real-life story of how this anarchic Belfast trio became the unlikely figureheads of a civil rights movement to save and reinvigorate their mother tongue.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has welcomed confirmation in the Budget of the government's commitment to support the creative industries - as part of the Industrial Strategy - recognising the key role it can play in economic growth. Budget funding to help thousands of creative businesses grow across the UK.
The Flow Country Partnership has received funding from the Community Loan Fund towards their pioneering peatland restoration project in Sutherland. The fund is delivered by Highland Opportunity (Investments) Limited, HOIL, on behalf of The Highland Council.
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