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Putting power into Gledfield primary's paintwork

A primary school in the Highlands is looking forward to starting term time with a fresh outlook, thanks to a team from Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (SHE Transmission).   The team of nine joined forces with contracting colleagues from Siemens BAM to repaint the nursery wall and sheds at Gledfield Primary School in Ardgay as part of their Be the Difference day, which enables SHE Transmission employees to take a day away from the office to help local projects.  

Beachview Lodge Respite Unit Closed As Police Investigation Underway

NHS Highland has suspended its service at Beachview Lodge Respite Unit in Brora from Monday, 9th March, due to staffing pressures and an ongoing investigation by police.   The six-bed home in Muirfield Drive provides short breaks for adults with learning disabilities.  

Young people sign up for first Sutherland Junior Warden Scheme

On 22 January 2015 twelve S1 pupils from Golspie High School will be the first in Sutherland to become Junior Wardens as part of a joint project between the school, The Highland Council and High Life Highland.   The Junior Warden Scheme aims to provide an alternative and creative way to engage with young people and community groups, promote positive behaviour and encourage active involvement in the local community.  

Energy Innovation award for Council

The Highland Council's Energy and Sustainability team have won the best innovation prize at the annual Energy North Awards which were held in Inverness last week.   The Council has embarked on a project entitled Carbon Saving Capital Works for Council Buildings and Properties, with a specific emphasis on biomass, and in doing so has become an innovative leader in the renewable energy and low carbon sector.  

Young litter pickers get busy sprucing up their village

As part of their eco-school activities pupils at Melvich Primary School in north Sutherland spent their last day of term on Friday 4 April 2014 taking part in a litter pick around their village.   Many hands make light work so in just a short space of time the young litter pickers were able to fill lots of black bags with discarded items that ranged from crisp packets to glass and plastic bottles.  

Young Highland Chef 2013 opens for applications

Chefs from around the Highlands and Islands are being served up a once in a lifetime opportunity with a competition to find the region’s best young cook.  Entries are now open for Young Highland Chef 2013.  

Don't let Bonfire Night rocket out of control

Issued by Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service.   Around this time of year people will be preparing for Bonfire night and young children in particular will be looking forward to the evening.  

Sutherland blue bins and calendars delivered for new service

Over the next few weeks new blue recycling wheelie bins are to be delivered to all households in Sutherland, along with details of the new refuse and recycling service.  Households in parts of Sutherland which saw a four-weekly blue bin recycling service introduced in 2009 and so already have the bins, will be delivered new calendars and guides.  

Police - Three Days Of Action Against Uninsured Drivers

Today Northern Constabulary joins Scotland's other Police forces for three days of action, coordinated by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland, to target those who drive without suitable insurance.   The campaign runs from Tuesday April 3 and concludes on Friday April 6, 2012.  

Design Of North Hospital Gains National Recognition

The new Migdale Hospital at Bonar Bridge in Sutherland has been highly commended in the annual NHSScotland Environment, Estates and Facilities Awards.  It was entered in the Design Award category and the commendation was announced at the recent Scottish Healthcare Conference in Crieff.