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Author retraces Highland journey by Telford and Poet Laureate

14 February 2022
Author retraces Highland journey by Telford and Poet Laureate

Author retraces Highland journey by Telford and Poet Laureate

14 February 2022

Thomas Telford was a giant of civil engineering, but author Paul A Lynn believes the great man’s lesser-known qualities deserve to be appreciated.


New apprenticeship programme launched by NDA

12 February 2022
New apprenticeship programme launched by NDA

New apprenticeship programme launched by NDA

12 February 2022

A new finance apprenticeship programme is being launched by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority based across its group of businesses.


Lid lifted for first time since 1970s as steelwork is stripped from Dounreay test reactor

11 February 2022
Lid lifted for first time since 1970s as steelwork is stripped from Dounreay test reactor

Lid lifted for first time since 1970s as steelwork is stripped from Dounreay test reactor

11 February 2022

Original steelwork is being stripped out from the DMTR in a project that has seen its lid being lifted for the first time since the early 1970s.


WATCH: River surge in Thurso is likened to a 'mini-tsunami'

09 February 2022
WATCH: River surge in Thurso is likened to a 'mini-tsunami'

WATCH: River surge in Thurso is likened to a 'mini-tsunami'

09 February 2022

A 45-second video clip by Henk Pieter Sterk shows the dramatic scene as a tidal surge pushes its way up the River Thurso in a succession of waves.


NHS Highland in patient notification exercise after positive HIV result

04 February 2022
NHS Highland in patient notification exercise after positive HIV result

NHS Highland in patient notification exercise after positive HIV result

04 February 2022

NHS Highland is contacting a small number of patients who had blood samples processed at Raigmore in early 2021 in a patient notification exercise.


Michael Portillo takes far north line to Thurso in latest railway TV series

03 February 2022
Michael Portillo takes far north line to Thurso in latest railway TV series

Michael Portillo takes far north line to Thurso in latest railway TV series

03 February 2022

TV presenter and former politician Michael Portillo reaches Thurso this evening on the latest leg of his exploration of Britain's rail routes.


Bank bosses urged to grant 'stay of execution' for Thurso TSB branch

27 January 2022
Bank bosses urged to grant 'stay of execution' for Thurso TSB branch

Bank bosses urged to grant 'stay of execution' for Thurso TSB branch

27 January 2022

A councillor is urging TSB to rethink its Thurso branch closure, pointing out that some customers make a 50-mile journey from north-west Sutherland.


Willie set to entertain Argentinian group with Burns Night recitation

25 January 2022
Willie set to entertain Argentinian group with Burns Night recitation

Willie set to entertain Argentinian group with Burns Night recitation

25 January 2022

Councillor Willie Mackay will be linking up with Scottish enthusiasts thousands of miles away in South America to celebrate the Bard on Burns Night.


Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd in vaccination plea to constituents

25 January 2022
Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd in vaccination plea to constituents

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd in vaccination plea to constituents

25 January 2022

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has issued a vaccination plea to constituents, reminding them that "it's not too late" to get a jab.


Extreme weather led to ‘extraordinary’ year for Scottish Water, new report reveals

24 January 2022
Extreme weather led to ‘extraordinary’ year for Scottish Water, new report reveals

Extreme weather led to ‘extraordinary’ year for Scottish Water, new report reveals

24 January 2022

Scottish Water has said that 2021 – when Wick endured a lengthy dry spell – brought one of the “most extraordinary periods” it has ever encountered.


Hopefully things will get back to normal, but keeping businesses alive meantime is paramount

23 January 2022
Hopefully things will get back to normal, but keeping businesses alive meantime is paramount

Hopefully things will get back to normal, but keeping businesses alive meantime is paramount

23 January 2022

Business Comment by David Richardson, Highlands and Islands development manager for the Federation of Small Businesses


Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP tells of 'deep concern' over fire alarm rollout

21 January 2022
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP tells of 'deep concern' over fire alarm rollout

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP tells of 'deep concern' over fire alarm rollout

21 January 2022

Jamie Stone has spoken of his "deep concern" over the requirement for all householders in Scotland to install interlinked fire alarms by next month.


Series of online events will look at Parkinson’s research and treatments

21 January 2022
Series of online events will look at Parkinson’s research and treatments

Series of online events will look at Parkinson’s research and treatments

21 January 2022

People affected by Parkinson's are being given the opportunity to learn more about research and treatments at a series of online events this month.


Farmers and crofters set to get aid from Less Favoured Area Support Scheme

20 January 2022
Farmers and crofters set to get aid from Less Favoured Area Support Scheme

Farmers and crofters set to get aid from Less Favoured Area Support Scheme

20 January 2022

Farmers and crofters in areas deemed "remote and marginalised" will start to receive their share of more than £65 million shortly.


Smoke alarm plans branded 'shambolic' by Highlands and Islands Labour MSP

19 January 2022
Smoke alarm plans branded 'shambolic' by Highlands and Islands Labour MSP

Smoke alarm plans branded 'shambolic' by Highlands and Islands Labour MSP

19 January 2022

A policy requiring all householders in Scotland to install interlinked fire alarms has been described by a Highlands and Islands MSP as "shambolic".


Crofters urged to stand for election as commissioner

18 January 2022
Crofters urged to stand for election as commissioner

Crofters urged to stand for election as commissioner

18 January 2022

Crofters are being urged by the Scottish Crofting Federation chairman to stand for election as a commissioner in elections taking place in March.


Keeping businesses alive is paramount, says FSB development manager

17 January 2022
Keeping businesses alive is paramount, says FSB development manager

Keeping businesses alive is paramount, says FSB development manager

17 January 2022

Business Comment by David Richardson, Highlands and Islands development manager for the Federation of Small Businesses


Highland law firm focusing on Caithness and Sutherland as part of growth strategy

17 January 2022
Highland law firm focusing on Caithness and Sutherland as part of growth strategy

Highland law firm focusing on Caithness and Sutherland as part of growth strategy

17 January 2022

Law firm Munro and Noble is planning to invest in Caithness and Sutherland, with senior partner Mary Nimmo saying: “We’ve stretched our wings."


Law firm's growth strategy will include investing in Caithness and Sutherland

16 January 2022
Law firm's growth strategy will include investing in Caithness and Sutherland

Law firm's growth strategy will include investing in Caithness and Sutherland

16 January 2022

Law firm Munro and Noble is planning to invest in Caithness and Sutherland, with senior partner Mary Nimmo saying: “We’ve stretched our wings."


Boris Johnson must resign, says Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone

12 January 2022
Boris Johnson must resign, says Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone

Boris Johnson must resign, says Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone

12 January 2022

Jamie Stone declared that "the jig is up" as he added his voice to calls for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to quit over the "partygate" controversy.


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