Legislation proposed to deliver sustained reduction to rising prisoner numbers. Legislation to ensure prisons continue to function safely and effectively following significant rises to the prison population over the past year has been published.
Scotland's Chief Statistician today released Domestic abuse recorded by the police in Scotland, 2023-24. The main findings include: The police recorded 63,867 incidents of domestic abuse in 2023-24, an increase of 3% compared to the previous year.
Producer input prices fell by 2.3% in the year to October 2024, down from a revised fall of 1.9% in the year to September. Producer output (factory gate) prices fell by 0.8% in the year to October 2024, down from a revised fall of 0.6% in the year to September.
The Scottish Household Survey: Satisfaction with Schools 2023 results, published today, contains the key findings of the question asked in the social survey on satisfaction with local schools for all adults and service users. In 2023, over two-thirds (69%) of adults were satisfied with local schools, the same as in 2022.
Scotland's Migration Service, which provides information and advice for people, employers and investors, has been expanded to offer support to a wider range of individuals. The service will support newcomers to settle in Scotland, help more people and employers to navigate the immigration system, and attract more working-age people to Scotland - helping address skills shortages and curb population decline.
The number of overdue invoices on the books of Scottish firms increased by 42.8% in October 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023, according to new research by R3, the UK's insolvency and restructuring trade body. R3's analysis of data provided by Creditsafe shows Scottish businesses had 600,588 invoices that had gone past their payment deadline on their books in October 2024 - almost 180,000 more than in October 2023 and the highest monthly total of 2024 so far.
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.
This Carers Rights Day (Thursday 21 November 2024), unpaid carers across the country are being encouraged to check their eligibility for financial support from Social Security Scotland. It is estimated that there are around 800,000 unpaid carers, including 30,000 under the age of 18, providing care for a family member, friend or neighbour in Scotland.
Private sector pay intentions plateau and are likely to face downward pressure as tax hikes in the Budget stand to dampen business confidence CIPD warns. Public sector pay awards have overtaken those in the private sector for the first time since Autumn 2020 according to the latest Labour Market Outlook from the CIPD. The report found that the public sector has gone from the sector with the lowest median expected pay awards (2.5%) to the highest (4%) in just one quarter.
Services for rape, sexual abuse and trauma officially opened. New facilities providing healthcare for people who have experienced sexual assault or rape, and a pioneering service for children and young people who have experienced harm and abuse, have been opened.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Special Guest - Santa. Children up to P7..
Come along and see Santa arrive on the Wick lifeboat. Then it's all aboard the exclusive Santa Express Train to visit Sant in his grotto..
For memorable Christmas party. British Legion Thurso..
Hailing from the far north of Scotland in the Caithness region, although KATANES are relative newcomers to the live circuit, the indie rock group come with experience if performing in various other bands. They headline Harpers Bar & Function Suite in WICK on Saturday 14 December 2024 with support from Socialites, Foosum and In Crisis.
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