http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/ Business news stories for the county of Sutherland, Scotland en-gb PHP Business Index by Niall Fernie Copyright 1998-2012 Caithness.Org niall.fernie@gmail.com (Niall Fernie) 720 http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/images/logo_rss.gifhttp://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/ http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=391 Successful Farm Watch scheme is rolled out in Caithness, Sutherland and East Ross. Northern Constabulary is delighted to announce the roll out of the successful Farm Watch initiative to the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire areas. ... http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=391 Sutherland Business Index Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=390 The commmunity in and around Reay will have a second opportunity to see revised proposals for the Limekiln wind farm proposal at open days organised by green energy developers Infinergy next week. The company is holding community open days at Reay Village Hall on Thursday 24th May and Friday 25th May, from 2pm to 8pm. ... http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=390 Sutherland Business Index Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=392 NHS Highland is again asking that members of the public restrict their visiting to two Highland hospitals and, in some cases, not visit at all if they, or a family member, have been affected by diarrhoea and vomiting. Raigmore Hospital currently has two wards closed to admissions, Ward 2A and Ward 7C, with restricted visiting to each. ... http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=392 Sutherland Business Index Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=386 A proposed 22-turbine windfarm at Sallachy, north of Lairg in Sutherland, would result in the loss of a large area of wild land, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has advised. In objecting to the proposals, SNH has also highlighted the adverse effect the development would have on the Assynt and Coigach National Scenic Area (NSA), and the potential impacts on a range of other important sites for wild birds and habitats. ... http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=386 Sutherland Business Index Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=387 Message from Deputy Chief Fire Officers Friday 30th March marked the end of a series of Fire Board meetings which have allowed a clearer and more positive direction to be defined for the Service and the communities we serve. We are committed to keeping the communities of the Highlands and Islands up to date on the debate and outcome of these meetings. ... http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=387 Sutherland Business Index Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=388 A Chance for everyone to find out more about careers and opportunities in engineering at North Highland College with all its recently opened new facilities.. ... http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=388 Sutherland Business Index Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=389 POLICE in Northern Constabulary are keen to trace a female who has been travelling alone throughout the Highlands and is alleged to have committed Fraud at board & lodgings at hotels and bed & breakfast establishments. This female is believed to be using false names and addresses and leaving substantial unpaid bills. ... http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=389 Sutherland Business Index Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=384 Polling takes place tomorrow (Thursday 3rd May 2012) in elections to elect 80 councillors to serve on The Highland Council for the next five years. A total of 170 candidates are seeking election. ... http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=384 Sutherland Business Index Wed, 2 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=385 The Duncraig Educational Trust is open now for funding applications for grants up to £1000. Councillor Bill Fernie, chairman of the Education, Culture and Sport Committee of Highland Council who also sat on the group making the awards said," The Duncraig Trust has already helped with funding for a wide range of young people and in 2012 the emphasis will be on young folk looking to improve their performances towards the Commonwelath Games but this will not preclude other areas completely so it is well worth looking at the criteria to see if you qualify to apply." The Duncraig Educational Trust Scheme can offer financial assistance to young Highland people who can meet the essential criteria for the scheme. ... http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=385 Sutherland Business Index Wed, 2 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=383 As of Tuesday 10 April 2012, The Highland Council's out of hours calls for emergencies relating to council housing repairs, property and homelessness, as well as roads, street lighting and environmental services will now be managed by Northern Constabulary working in partnership with The Highland Council. Calls will be dealt with by specialist staff from Northern Constabulary at the Force's Operations Centre, Old Perth Road in Inverness. ... http://www.sutherland-business.co.uk/article.php?id=383 Sutherland Business Index Sun, 8 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT