IT is at times difficult to sort out what is mythology with that that has passed into legend, and of course that that was rubbish when first formulated, and has remained rubbish even though it has been tested on the proving ground of debate. No this is not the introduction to Stephen Fry’s latest book on the classical world of gods, goddesses and intrigue but more the introduction to how some people view Scotland’s chances as an independent nation. For some obscure reason or indeed extreme Stockholm syndrome (perhaps to be renamed Jockholm syndrome), they still try and persevere with the too wee, too poor, too stupid argument.
Campbeltown Courier
Updated: 19/02/21, 3:46 pm
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Sutherland is the poor relation when it comes to funding By Contributor Published: 15:00, 30 January 2021
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It sounds like a lot of money â £700,000.
Itâs the Sutherland share of the Highland Coastal Communities Fund (HCCF) â the Crown Estate dividend â for this financial year and the last one, rolled into one bundle of cash to be dispensed for eligible projects in this county.
The central Highland pot which came down from the Crown Estates, was shared out by length of coastline and very unusually, Sutherland emerged from the calculation with the largest amount of money compared with the other area committees.
Five East Lancashire homes with the greatest price reduction (Photo: Zoopla) On the market for an affordable property? There’s no denying that getting on the ladder can be costly and you have to pay close attention to the property markets in order to nab a bargain. However, a great place to start your search is in the reduced section on Zoopla. Here are five fantasitc East Lancashire properties which have seen their asking price slashed since first being listed- could one of them be your next dream home?
Brett Close, Clitheroe
(Brett Close (Photo: Zoopla, Taylor Wimpey) Out of every Zoopla property listed for sale on Zoopla, this Clitheroe property has seen a whopping 50 per cent price reduction since first being listed; the last reduction took place on January 5th.
Crackdown plan for cars driving to Somerset beach during lockdown
Moves to stop people travelling to the coast for exercise are afoot
Brean beach (Image: June Day)
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