Four new electric buses supported by ScotZEB signal next phase in 30-year journey. Thirty years ago, a £1,000 loan and a single minibus were enough to launch what would become the north of Scotland’s largest private hire coach operator. Today, D&E Coaches, owned by Highland Council, operates more than 60 vehicles, employs around 88 staff […]
Businesses across the UK have received timely geopolitical insight this week following the first emergency briefing delivered through the newly launched Diplomatic Advisory Hub, a joint initiative between the British Chambers of Commerce and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. The online session, attended by hundreds of businesses, explored the potential implications of the escalating
The Makers’ Exchange, organised by The Makers’ Events at Robert Gordon University, will take place at the Trinity Hall, Aberdeen on Saturday 25 April in support of Erskine Veterans Charity, with all funds raised towards the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North (EVAC North) in Forres. Final year events management students at Robert Gordon University are
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Two major projects within Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) have been awarded UK Government funding through the Industrial Strategic Zone Accelerator, marking a significant boost for long-term economic growth, inward investment and job creation across the Highlands. The funding will support critical early-stage studies at two key Green Freeport sites – the Port
Johnston Carmichael’s tax experts have welcomed the Chancellor’s focus on stability in the Spring Statement but warned that the fiscal outlook remains challenging amid global unrest. According to the accompanying Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) report, the UK economy is expected to grow by 1.1% in 2026, down from the 1.4% originally forecast in November.
Community organisations across the North of Scotland have received a funding boost of over £2 million, delivered through SSEN Transmission’s Regional Community Benefit Fund. A share of £2.37 million has been awarded to 14 projects that will help aid skills development, support the culture of the region, or help alleviate fuel poverty. Several Highlands-based projects
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New 12-bed extension part of multi-million pound investment in region. Care services in Strathspey are set for a major boost as plans for a new extension to Grantown’s Lynemore Care Home have been approved. The extension will include 12 en-suite bedrooms, a new dining area with a covered outdoor terrace, a quiet space for residents,
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Agilico Workplace Technology has been awarded the BSI Kitemark™ certification under BS 8887-220:2010 for remanufacturing under its Agilico Zero programme, becoming the first independent Managed Print Service (MPS) provider in the UK to achieve this standard. The accreditation recognises Agilico’s commitment to circular economy principles through its rigorous process for remanufacturing multifunctional devices (MFDs). The
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New Start Highland has officially taken over management of the Highland Foodbank from Blythswood Care. The Foodbank provides vital support to more than 5,000 people each year and following two decades of dedicated leadership and successful delivery, Blythswood has entrusted New Start Highland to lead the Foodbank into its next chapter. In partnership with leading
Graduate apprentices are at the heart of the shift at UHI Inverness towards work-based learning to meet current skills needs and regional economic growth. It began offering graduate apprenticeships, work-based learning degrees, in Civil Engineering and Early Learning and Childcare in 2019, then added Business Management and Construction and the Built Environment, and introduced Engineering
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