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Dounreay Stakeholder Group chairman says nuclear expansion is 'colossal opportunity'

26 January 2024
Dounreay Stakeholder Group chairman says nuclear expansion is 'colossal opportunity'

Dounreay Stakeholder Group chairman says nuclear expansion is 'colossal opportunity'

26 January 2024

The biggest expansion of nuclear power in Britain for 70 years is seen as a "colossal opportunity" by the chairman of Dounreay Stakeholder Group.


Offshore wind farm funds will support state-of-the-art welding training

25 January 2024
Offshore wind farm funds will support state-of-the-art welding training

Offshore wind farm funds will support state-of-the-art welding training

25 January 2024

Funding from a wind farm off the east coast of Caithness and Sutherland will help colleges meet the needs of the offshore renewable energy sector.


'Step up to the mark or resign': MSP challenged over pause on health projects

24 January 2024
'Step up to the mark or resign': MSP challenged over pause on health projects

'Step up to the mark or resign': MSP challenged over pause on health projects

24 January 2024

Maree Todd is being urged to consider her position as constituency MSP as the fallout continues over the pause on new healthcare projects.


Winter vaccination clinic dates in Caithness and Sutherland

12 January 2024
Winter vaccination clinic dates in Caithness and Sutherland

Winter vaccination clinic dates in Caithness and Sutherland

12 January 2024

NHS Highland has announced details of a series of winter vaccination clinics taking place in Caithness and Sutherland in January, February and March.


Dounreay socio-economic review shows total spend of over £200m

11 January 2024
Dounreay socio-economic review shows total spend of over £200m

Dounreay socio-economic review shows total spend of over £200m

11 January 2024

Total spend at the Dounreay site during 2022/23 amounted to £202.4 million, with £113.5m being spent with the supply chain, it has emerged.


It's nice to give a little bit back: Thurso woman's marathon walking challenge for cancer charity

06 January 2024
It's nice to give a little bit back: Thurso woman's marathon walking challenge for cancer charity

It's nice to give a little bit back: Thurso woman's marathon walking challenge for cancer charity

06 January 2024

A Thurso woman who was given the all-clear from breast cancer has embarked on a month-long marathon walking challenge in aid of Prostate Cancer UK.


Work gets under way at Strathy Wood wind farm site

05 January 2024
Work gets under way at Strathy Wood wind farm site

Work gets under way at Strathy Wood wind farm site

05 January 2024

Pre-construction work has begun at Strathy Wood wind farm in Sutherland, just over two years after being approved by Scottish Government ministers.


What does the future hold for our New Year celebrations?

31 December 2023
What does the future hold for our New Year celebrations?

What does the future hold for our New Year celebrations?

31 December 2023

Mervyn Hill, who organises Wick's Bignold Park bonfire each Hogmanay, reflects on the long tradition of greeting the New Year and how it has changed.


North communities need more than 'hype' on renewables, says Jamie Stone

21 December 2023
North communities need more than 'hype' on renewables, says Jamie Stone

North communities need more than 'hype' on renewables, says Jamie Stone

21 December 2023

Communities will need more than just "hype" and "rosy words" if they are to gain maximum benefit from green energy growth, Jamie Stone has warned.


Stuck in first gear: Highland 'rapid road repair team' roles to be re-advertised

20 December 2023
Stuck in first gear: Highland 'rapid road repair team' roles to be re-advertised

Stuck in first gear: Highland 'rapid road repair team' roles to be re-advertised

20 December 2023

Over nine months after plans for a "rapid road repair team" to tackle potholes were announced by Highland Council, no appointments have been made.


Maree Todd wants north to 'reap the benefits' of increased renewables

19 December 2023
Maree Todd wants north to 'reap the benefits' of increased renewables

Maree Todd wants north to 'reap the benefits' of increased renewables

19 December 2023

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has highlighted the need for Highland communities to "reap the benefits" of increased green energy.


North Highland women's health campaign group proud of achievements in 2023

13 December 2023
North Highland women's health campaign group proud of achievements in 2023

North Highland women's health campaign group proud of achievements in 2023

13 December 2023

Women's healthcare campaigners say they are proud of their achievements this year, insisting: "We have a right to safe local services."


Caithness and Sutherland facing 'severe population decline'

12 December 2023
Caithness and Sutherland facing 'severe population decline'

Caithness and Sutherland facing 'severe population decline'

12 December 2023

The threat of "severe population decline" is looming over Caithness and Sutherland, a Highland Council report has warned.


Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

11 December 2023
Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

11 December 2023

A Highland-based support service for people with long-term health conditions has secured a £120,000 award from the National Lottery Community Fund.


Far north distillery owners 'thrilled' with Tourism Destination of the Year award

02 December 2023
Far north distillery owners 'thrilled' with Tourism Destination of the Year award

Far north distillery owners 'thrilled' with Tourism Destination of the Year award

02 December 2023

The owners of 8 Doors Distillery at John O'Groats were delighted to be among the winners in the annual Scottish Whisky Awards held in Glasgow.


CASWA book fairies are back in campaign against gender-based violence

02 December 2023
CASWA book fairies are back in campaign against gender-based violence

CASWA book fairies are back in campaign against gender-based violence

02 December 2023

Caithness and Sutherland Women's Aid has welcomed back its "book fairies" for a third year to help raise awareness of domestic violence.


'Serious action' needed as rural areas struggle with fuel poverty

30 November 2023
'Serious action' needed as rural areas struggle with fuel poverty

'Serious action' needed as rural areas struggle with fuel poverty

30 November 2023

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone is calling on the UK government to take "serious action" over fuel poverty in rural areas.


Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

30 November 2023
Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

30 November 2023

Head coach Craig Sutherland says he is proud of the way Scotland's top young surfers have been competing in the world junior championships in Brazil.


Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

29 November 2023
Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

29 November 2023

Head coach Craig Sutherland says he is proud of the way Scotland's top young surfers have been competing in the world junior championships in Brazil.


Far north teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

23 November 2023
Far north teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

Far north teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

23 November 2023

Olivia Mackay (16) says she and her Scotland team-mates are having "an amazing time" in Brazil ahead of the World Junior Surfing Championships.


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