Cope preserves its future with takeover of chutney company
Cope Ltd is expanding its services.
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Mixed response to Scottish government U-turn on HIE
The Scottish government has backed down from its controversial plans to scrap the Highlands and Islands Enterprise board, following months of political arguments about the…
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Government criticised for ‘obstructing openness’ over plans for HIE centralisation
An MSP has likened getting Scottish government answers on HIE centralisation to “wrestling with jelly”.
READ FULL STORYCrerar report slammed as an end to Highlands and Islands decision-making
New findings by the chairman of HIE into the agency’s future governance has faced criticism by politicians amid ongoing fears over centralisation. Lorne Crerar’s report…
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Scottish government refuses to walk away from HIE plans
The Scottish government is not walking away from its controversial proposals to ditch the HIE board, despite receiving a bloody nose from opposition parties at…
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Isles politicians welcome Scottish government defeat over HIE proposals
The wheels came off Scottish government’s controversial plans to scrap the Highlands and Islands Enterprise board following a heavy Holyrood defeat. Members of all opposition…
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SNP plans for enterprise agency are dismissed as ‘deeply insulting’ to senior HIE management
Renewed criticism has been levelled against the Scottish government over its controversial plans to abolish the governing board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Labour MSP…
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Compromise deal put forward to ease HIE row
An SNP MP has proposed a compromise deal aimed at ending the bitter row over controversial changes to Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
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Loganair ditches Flybe, SCT sets its budget and ‘centralisation’ blasted
In The Shetland Times this week…
READ FULL STORYForum hears concerns over broadband coverage
Around 40 people attended a digital forum at the Skeld Hall this morning to hear updates on efforts to improve broadband in rural areas. But…
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Sport may be good investment report suggests
Investment in Sport and leisure provision could be earning three times what it costs, besides any health and social benefits it brings, according to a
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Housing shortage could hit business development
The shortage of accommodation for workers could continue for the next 10 years, according to a recent report commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
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Plan to boost Fair Isle community
New houses, the refurbishment of empty properties, and finding ways of attracting up to 10 new people within the next five years.
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