A new radar satellite supported by the UK was launched into space from French Guiana at 9:20pm GMT on Thursday 5 December. The Sentinel-1C satellite launched on a VEGA-C rocket and will orbit 700km above the Earth's surface.
Major UK pork producers can resume exports to China as the government secures the end Covid-era restrictions on UK unprocessed pork exports. Huge win for UK farmers and economic growth as pork producers can now export to China.
A Russian-speaking money laundering network uncovered by the UK's National Crime Agency shows the clear links between organised crime, sanctions evasion and hostile state activity. You would be forgiven for thinking that this week's news from the National Crime Agency (NCA) of the multi-billion-dollar Russian-speaking money-laundering network that it has broken up is actually the script for a new Netflix drama.
After 20 amazing years in Thurso, we are delighted to announce that our branch at 5 Rotterdam Street is being taken over by our store Manager Heather Bremner. Aurora will close on 31st December and re-open as Heather's in January.
Trump is planning trade wars and sanctions that are bound to crash the world economy. But what he knows is that the resulting bailout will make the wealthy even more wealthy, yet again.
The country offers a bridge to Western markets for Chinese makers of electric vehicles. President Xi's visit shows how important China regards its domination of the industry.
Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data reveals the average five-year fixed mortgage felt its biggest monthly rise since August 2023. Since the start of 2024, this average has not dropped as much as its two-year counterpart.
The Scottish budget depends upon funding from the UK Government and revenue from taxes raised by the Scottish Government. Following the UK Autumn Budget the Scottish Government has seen a significant increase in UK Government funding.
In November, The Highland Council launched a public statutory consultation to seek views on the proposed introduction of a Visitor Levy scheme across the Highlands. The Council has announced an extension to this consultation period, which will now give businesses, visitors and communities until 31 March 2025, an additional seven weeks, to take part and have their say.
The Government's Industrial Strategy Green Paper has a welcome focus on leveraging Britain's economic strengths - as an exporter of services, a European leader for defence, and a strong university-led research base - and identifies a sensible set of clusters and growth industries. But to focus on these, the strategy will need to pass over other sectors, and the Government must acknowledge the trade-offs this involves for areas that lack economic firepower, the Resolution Foundation said today (Monday).
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The Scottish Human Rights Commission uncovers challenges with accessing human rights to health, housing, and food across the Highlands and Islands. In a new report, the Commission highlights that many people in the Highlands and Islands are expressing their frustration regarding their human rights.
Hundreds of individuals and organisations to benefit. Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has said an additional £34 million in culture and arts spending next year will be "game-changing" for the sector.
Spaceflight company Orbex is to focus its operations exclusively on developing small and medium sized space rockets after switching its launch operations to SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland. The company has decided to pause construction of its own spaceport in Sutherland and will instead launch its first rockets from SaxaVord.
The Gala Queen with Santa in attendance switched on he Wick Christmas Lights for 2024. Before the switch on children paraded into the Market Square with umbrellas decorated with many lights.
Are you currently looking for employment opportunities or receiving Universal Credit whilst working?. Join the team at Work Life Highland for their Open Day.
A family Christmas Event with performances on a few dates. How many penguins are too many penguins?.
New guide identifies 33 tree species best suited for planting on farmland. Hornbeam, beech, goat willow and walnut are just some of the tree species best suited to planting on farmland according to a new expert tree planting guide for farmers published today.
The Scottish Government is committed to Keeping the Promise. This is the Easy Read Version, split into 3 parts of our Future of Foster Care Consultation.
If you're a club or society using Lloyds or Bank of Scotland's 'Treasurer's Account' you'll soon be moved to a new paid-for version costing up to £8.50 a month. The shake-up takes force on 14 January 2025 unless you move your money elsewhere beforehand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We take a look at where some snow headlines come from, and how to know if snow is actually in the forecast. One easy forecast to make for the months ahead is for some excitable online media headlines about snow.
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.
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