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Highlands and Islands Enterprise £70m to build Scotland’s offshore green economy
A £70 million investment fund to secure Scotland’s place at the forefront of the global offshore wind industry was announced today (Tuesday 2 November) by First Minister Alex Salmond.
Expansion underway at Torridon’s vital community hub
Work is underway at the village hall in Torridon, Wester Ross which will provide facilities that will benefit the community and visitors alike.
Call for public to join RAF base threat march
The public are being urged to turn out in force on Sunday for a march and rally calling for RAF Lossiemouth to be spared the axe in the government's ongoing strategic defence review.
Moray meeting to examine impact on essential services
Public sector leaders from organisations across Scotland will gather in Forres tomorrow (Friday) to agree a co-ordinated response to the threat hanging over thousands of jobs in Moray in the wake of the UK Government’s Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR).
Full house for major cultural conference
The organisers of a major cultural conference being held in the Highlands and Islands are delighted by the response. Around 120 delegates will be attending 'Old Maps and New: Where Culture and Social Enterprise Meet' in Inverness in November.
Moray task force build case for RAF Lossiemouth
The Moray task force will meet in Elgin tomorrow (Friday 29 October 2024) to discuss progress on a submission to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) outlining detailed defence, economic and social arguments for retaining RAF Lossiemouth.
Communities urged to maximise their assets
Two seminars aimed at helping communities maximise their assets are being held this month organised by Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
Companies encouraged to do business in Asia
A free event open to companies interested in doing business in Asia is being held this month at HIE's Cowan House in Inverness.
Moray task force calls for community insight to counter a 'commuter' Tornado presence
The local task force gathering evidence for UK government politicians deciding the future of the RAF in Moray claims that fighter pilots could spend more than half their flying time 'commuting' to the prime low-level training areas in Scotland.
Moray task force's new website provides latest campaign news and local advice
Moray task force has launched a website, www.moraytaskforce.com with key information on the team’s initiatives to support the community campaign to keep the RAF in Moray.
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