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PICTURES: Oink! Oink! John O’Groats send off for pig-themed Citroen called Pigasso

PICTURES: Oink! Oink! John O’Groats send off for pig-themed Citroen called Pigasso

PICTURES: Oink! Oink! John O’Groats send off for pig-themed Citroen called Pigasso

15 May 2024

A young farmer set out from John O’Groats with his support team on Sunday and is heading to Land’s End in a pig-themed car aptly named Pigasso.


Altnabreac road block abuse case collapses at Wick court

Altnabreac road block abuse case collapses at Wick court

Altnabreac road block abuse case collapses at Wick court

15 May 2024

Ian Appleby was alleged to have behaved in a threatening or abusive manner at a road block at Altnabreac.


PICTURES: Dounreay workers on picket line as strike action takes place at nuclear site

PICTURES: Dounreay workers on picket line as strike action takes place at nuclear site

PICTURES: Dounreay workers on picket line as strike action takes place at nuclear site

15 May 2024

Pickets were at Dounreay this morning as the Unite and GMB unions went on strike after rejecting a new pay offer from Nuclear Restoration Services.


Broken down Stagecoach bus causing tailbacks and delays on A9 in Easter Ross

Broken down Stagecoach bus causing tailbacks and delays on A9 in Easter Ross

Broken down Stagecoach bus causing tailbacks and delays on A9 in Easter Ross

15 May 2024

A broken down bus is causing traffic tailbacks on the A9 near Evanton.


Outdoor Access Ranger Service to be restored to Sutherland following funding award

Outdoor Access Ranger Service to be restored to Sutherland following funding award

Outdoor Access Ranger Service to be restored to Sutherland following funding award

15 May 2024

Sutherland councillors have agreed to grant £100,000 from the Community Regneration Fund to fund three ranger posts.


Former policeman (47) jailed for seven years for abusive and sexual offences in Sutherland

Former policeman (47) jailed for seven years for abusive and sexual offences in Sutherland

Former policeman (47) jailed for seven years for abusive and sexual offences in Sutherland

15 May 2024

A 47-year-old man has been jailed for abusive and sexual offences Sutherland between April 2019 and December 2021, police have confirmed.


SSEN Transmission set to launch first £2m Community Benefit Fund in September

SSEN Transmission set to launch first £2m Community Benefit Fund in September

SSEN Transmission set to launch first £2m Community Benefit Fund in September

15 May 2024

SSEN Transmission announced they will soon launch a first round of funding to support communities in the Highlands and the north of Scotland.


Rory Bremner joins Prosper to celebrate Business Excellence in Highlands and Islands

Rory Bremner joins Prosper to celebrate Business Excellence in Highlands and Islands

Rory Bremner joins Prosper to celebrate Business Excellence in Highlands and Islands

15 May 2024

One of Britain’s best-known impressionists and comedians, Rory Bremner, will return as host of Prosper’s Highlands & Islands Awards.


PICTURES: Wall to wall sunshine for Real Mackay 5 triathlon at Portskerra

PICTURES: Wall to wall sunshine for Real Mackay 5 triathlon at Portskerra

PICTURES: Wall to wall sunshine for Real Mackay 5 triathlon at Portskerra

15 May 2024

This is the fifth time the event, which was started by local man Hugh Mackay, has taken place.


Watchdog says Highland Council has the largest budget gap in Scotland this year

Watchdog says Highland Council has the largest budget gap in Scotland this year

Watchdog says Highland Council has the largest budget gap in Scotland this year

15 May 2024

Audit Scotland warns ‘it's getting harder for councils to do more with less’ but local authorities could be more transparent.


Stoltman brothers’ creation gifts RNLI Invergordon a £1000 pizza the action

Stoltman brothers’ creation gifts RNLI Invergordon a £1000 pizza the action

Stoltman brothers’ creation gifts RNLI Invergordon a £1000 pizza the action

15 May 2024

The Stoltman pizza has been a hit since launch at Sutor Creek - and has left RNLI Invergordon on the crest of a wave…


Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

15 May 2024

Leading Highland ports are among those across Scotland to have joined forces to launch a new alliance to capitalise on offshore wind opportunities.


WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

15 May 2024

MSP Màiri McAllan believes the new facility at Port of Nigg has the potential to create hundreds of jobs


PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

14 May 2024

Construction of a new state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Highlands commenced this morning.


East Sutherland Rotary Club sets £10k fundraising target for annual classic car tour this weekend

East Sutherland Rotary Club sets £10k fundraising target for annual classic car tour this weekend

East Sutherland Rotary Club sets £10k fundraising target for annual classic car tour this weekend

14 May 2024

This year’s event will feature around 60 vehicles of various vintages.


‘It looks like the MoD missed their bombing target!’: Cape Wrath minibus operator forced to cancel summer bookings due to ‘waist high’ potholes

‘It looks like the MoD missed their bombing target!’: Cape Wrath minibus operator forced to cancel summer bookings due to ‘waist high’ potholes

‘It looks like the MoD missed their bombing target!’: Cape Wrath minibus operator forced to cancel summer bookings due to ‘waist high’ potholes

14 May 2024

Stuart Ross, the operator of Cape Wrath Mini Bus, is now seeking compensation from Highland Council for failing to repaire the road.


Ullapool’s boat-enthusiast festival weekend success inspires rumours of a Lugger Fest 2026

Ullapool’s boat-enthusiast festival weekend success inspires rumours of a Lugger Fest 2026

Ullapool’s boat-enthusiast festival weekend success inspires rumours of a Lugger Fest 2026

14 May 2024

Ullapool’s new festival for boat enthusiasts proved to be a hit, with rumours of a Lugger Fest 26 already in the pipelines.


Warning that Dounreay could be facing ‘prolonged’ industrial action over pay dispute

Warning that Dounreay could be facing ‘prolonged’ industrial action over pay dispute

Warning that Dounreay could be facing ‘prolonged’ industrial action over pay dispute

14 May 2024

Two unions at Dounreay are to strike on Wednesday after rejecting a new pay offer from management.


Watch out for killer whales as John O’Groats set to be base of Orca Watch 2024

Watch out for killer whales as John O’Groats set to be base of Orca Watch 2024

Watch out for killer whales as John O’Groats set to be base of Orca Watch 2024

14 May 2024

Wildlife watchers are gearing up to look out for orcas and other marine creatures around the Caithness coast at a special event.


Stoltman ‘sacrifices and challenges’ acknowledged at Westminster

Stoltman ‘sacrifices and challenges’ acknowledged at Westminster

Stoltman ‘sacrifices and challenges’ acknowledged at Westminster

14 May 2024

Tom and Luke Stoltman’s achievements are being acknowledged at Westminster by local MP Jamie Stone.


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