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Glass artist Denis reflects on 50 years of Mastermind designs

17 September 2022
Glass artist Denis reflects on 50 years of Mastermind designs

Glass artist Denis reflects on 50 years of Mastermind designs

17 September 2022

As the legendary TV quiz reaches its half-century, Wick glass artist Denis Mann gives an insight into his unique, ongoing contribution to Mastermind.


Photos by public in far north will help protect Risso’s dolphins

09 September 2022
Photos by public in far north will help protect Risso’s dolphins

Photos by public in far north will help protect Risso’s dolphins

09 September 2022

Thousands of photographs by members of the public have been published in two catalogues that will help researchers to protect Risso’s dolphins.


Energy crisis 'is not going away any time soon', Highland business leader warns

08 September 2022
Energy crisis 'is not going away any time soon', Highland business leader warns

Energy crisis 'is not going away any time soon', Highland business leader warns

08 September 2022

A north business leader has warned that the energy crisis "is not going to go away any time soon" and that more needs to be done for smaller firms.


Depopulation remains 'a real threat to our rural communities' despite new study

03 September 2022
Depopulation remains 'a real threat to our rural communities' despite new study

Depopulation remains 'a real threat to our rural communities' despite new study

03 September 2022

A new report assessing population changes has caused experts to note an apparent reversal of long-term trends, with a small shift away from cities.


Kara tells of her pride at 'rising star' nomination in fire service awards

01 September 2022
Kara tells of her pride at 'rising star' nomination in fire service awards

Kara tells of her pride at 'rising star' nomination in fire service awards

01 September 2022

A firefighter who supports five Sutherland fire stations has spoken of her pride at receiving a "rising star" nomination in a national awards scheme.


Finlay is first modern apprentice at Sutherland firm GMG Energy

31 August 2022
Finlay is first modern apprentice at Sutherland firm GMG Energy

Finlay is first modern apprentice at Sutherland firm GMG Energy

31 August 2022

A student from Portskerra has become the first modern apprentice taken on by a renewables and timber-processing business based in north Sutherland.


Postal workers 'completely united' in nationwide strike over pay

25 August 2022
Postal workers 'completely united' in nationwide strike over pay

Postal workers 'completely united' in nationwide strike over pay

25 August 2022

Postal workers are expected to be manning picket lines at several locations across Sutherland and Caithness on Friday as part of a nationwide strike.


Maree Todd warns businesses are 'on the brink' over crippling energy costs

23 August 2022
Maree Todd warns businesses are 'on the brink' over crippling energy costs

Maree Todd warns businesses are 'on the brink' over crippling energy costs

23 August 2022

Maree Todd has warned that many businesses across her Caithness, Sutherland and Ross constituency could be "crippled" by the rising cost of energy.


Doors Open Days will feature 16 venues in Caithness and north Sutherland

22 August 2022
Doors Open Days will feature 16 venues in Caithness and north Sutherland

Doors Open Days will feature 16 venues in Caithness and north Sutherland

22 August 2022

Sixteen venues in Caithness and north Sutherland are set to take part in the annual Doors Open Days programme next month.


Applications sought for latest round of £970,000 Crown Estate Scotland fund

21 August 2022
Applications sought for latest round of £970,000 Crown Estate Scotland fund

Applications sought for latest round of £970,000 Crown Estate Scotland fund

21 August 2022

A £970,000 fund designed to support projects and ideas to benefit the environment and communities has opened for its third round of applications.


North women's health campaign group keen to play a part in improving services

18 August 2022
North women's health campaign group keen to play a part in improving services

North women's health campaign group keen to play a part in improving services

18 August 2022

Members of a women's health campaign group say they are committed to working with NHS Highland and the Scottish Government to help improve services.


It's 'adios' to life in Caithness as TV couple find their place in the sun

05 August 2022
It's 'adios' to life in Caithness as TV couple find their place in the sun

It's 'adios' to life in Caithness as TV couple find their place in the sun

05 August 2022

A Thurso couple have said “adios” to the UK and embarked on a new life in Spain after appearing on A Place in the Sun, the popular Channel 4 series.


Armed forces veterans in Highlands urged to take part in mental health campaign

01 August 2022
Armed forces veterans in Highlands urged to take part in mental health campaign

Armed forces veterans in Highlands urged to take part in mental health campaign

01 August 2022

Ex-service personnel in the Highlands are being urged to get involved in a new nationwide campaign to tackle the issue of mental health stigma.


Gunns from around the world set to gather in Caithness

24 July 2022
Gunns from around the world set to gather in Caithness

Gunns from around the world set to gather in Caithness

24 July 2022

Clan members from the USA, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Norway, as well as the UK, will take part in the 20th gathering of the Gunns.


Pentland Ferries to resume sailings on Thursday using MV Pentalina

20 July 2022
Pentland Ferries to resume sailings on Thursday using MV Pentalina

Pentland Ferries to resume sailings on Thursday using MV Pentalina

20 July 2022

Ferry services between Gills Bay and St Margaret’s Hope are due to resume on Thursday, just over a fortnight after MV Alfred ran aground on Swona.


Restoring full ScotRail timetable 'should not be end of the line', says Jamie Stone

19 July 2022
Restoring full ScotRail timetable 'should not be end of the line', says Jamie Stone

Restoring full ScotRail timetable 'should not be end of the line', says Jamie Stone

19 July 2022

Jamie Stone has declared that this week's return of a full railway timetable comes "not a moment too soon" for his constituents in the far north.


Writers bring power of storytelling to Flow Country's World Heritage Site status bid

19 July 2022
Writers bring power of storytelling to Flow Country's World Heritage Site status bid

Writers bring power of storytelling to Flow Country's World Heritage Site status bid

19 July 2022

The power of storytelling is being harnessed as part of the bid to secure Unesco World Heritage Site status for the Flow Country of the far north.


PICTURES: Successful return for Caithness County Show as organisers say 'the hard work has really paid off'

18 July 2022
PICTURES: Successful return for Caithness County Show as organisers say 'the hard work has really paid off'

PICTURES: Successful return for Caithness County Show as organisers say 'the hard work has really paid off'

18 July 2022

Thousands turned out at Thurso East to mark the return of the County Show, with officials suggesting that the event could have been a record-breaker.


Mill project takes 'huge step forward' with £250,000 funding from SSE Renewables

16 July 2022
Mill project takes 'huge step forward' with £250,000 funding from SSE Renewables

Mill project takes 'huge step forward' with £250,000 funding from SSE Renewables

16 July 2022

Plans to transform John O’Groats Mill into a visitor attraction and community hub have taken "a huge step forward" with a £250,000 funding award.


Small communities bearing the brunt of 'antisocial' bank closures

13 July 2022
Small communities bearing the brunt of 'antisocial' bank closures

Small communities bearing the brunt of 'antisocial' bank closures

13 July 2022

North MP Jamie Stone has warned that small communities are bearing the brunt of "antisocial" bank branch closures and the loss of cash machines.


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