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New film tells of Skerray man who was among Titanic victims

10 October 2021
New film tells of Skerray man who was among Titanic victims

New film tells of Skerray man who was among Titanic victims

10 October 2021

A newly completed short film tells the poignant story of a young man from north Sutherland who was among the victims of the Titanic disaster.


Liberal Democrats demand 'fair transition' for oil and gas workers in Highlands

09 October 2021
Liberal Democrats demand 'fair transition' for oil and gas workers in Highlands

Liberal Democrats demand 'fair transition' for oil and gas workers in Highlands

09 October 2021

Liberal Democrats are demanding a "fair transition" to new, sustainable jobs for oil and gas workers from the Highlands.


Hat-trick hero Wright is a joy to work with, says Brora manager Craig Campbell

07 October 2021
Hat-trick hero Wright is a joy to work with, says Brora manager Craig Campbell

Hat-trick hero Wright is a joy to work with, says Brora manager Craig Campbell

07 October 2021

Brora boss Craig Campbell hailed Matthew Wright as a joy to work with after the young striker hit a hat-trick in Wednesday's 4-1 derby win at Wick.


Jobs and livelihoods under threat with end of furlough, warns MSP Maree Todd

01 October 2021
Jobs and livelihoods under threat with end of furlough, warns MSP Maree Todd

Jobs and livelihoods under threat with end of furlough, warns MSP Maree Todd

01 October 2021

Maree Todd has warned that the end of furlough leaves the local hospitality sector facing an uncertain future, with jobs and livelihoods threatened.


Far north councillor fears floating turbines off Dounreay will 'dwarf the coastline'

29 September 2021
Far north councillor fears floating turbines off Dounreay will 'dwarf the coastline'

Far north councillor fears floating turbines off Dounreay will 'dwarf the coastline'

29 September 2021

Plans for a world-leading floating wind farm off the north coast of Caithness "will have implications for decades to come", a councillor has said.


Bikers from Caithness and Sutherland urged to join teddy tour to help five-year-old

24 September 2021
Bikers from Caithness and Sutherland urged to join teddy tour to help five-year-old

Bikers from Caithness and Sutherland urged to join teddy tour to help five-year-old

24 September 2021

Motorcyclists from the far north are being encouraged to take part in a fundraising ride to help a five-year-old boy who has an incurable illness.


Online public consultation about to start over far north floating wind farm

24 September 2021
Online public consultation about to start over far north floating wind farm

Online public consultation about to start over far north floating wind farm

24 September 2021

Consultation begins next week on a proposed wind farm off the north coast of Caithness that could offer "big opportunities" for the local economy.


Stone calls for public ownership intervention to protect energy consumers

21 September 2021
Stone calls for public ownership intervention to protect energy consumers

Stone calls for public ownership intervention to protect energy consumers

21 September 2021

Local MP Jamie Stone is calling for an energy supplier to be taken into public ownership to help protect householders from spiralling bills.


Caithness and Sutherland businesses urged to see advantages of taking part in awards

21 September 2021
Caithness and Sutherland businesses urged to see advantages of taking part in awards

Caithness and Sutherland businesses urged to see advantages of taking part in awards

21 September 2021

Business leader David Richardson is encouraging companies in Caithness and Sutherland to grasp the opportunities offered by entering award schemes.


More than 5000 wind turbines to be decommissioned in Scotland within next 30 years

12 September 2021
More than 5000 wind turbines to be decommissioned in Scotland within next 30 years

More than 5000 wind turbines to be decommissioned in Scotland within next 30 years

12 September 2021

More than 5000 wind turbines will be decommissioned in Scotland within the next 30 years – opening up the prospect of a green jobs boost.


NHS Highland facing 'unprecedented pressures' with increased prevalence of Covid

10 September 2021
NHS Highland facing 'unprecedented pressures' with increased prevalence of Covid

NHS Highland facing 'unprecedented pressures' with increased prevalence of Covid

10 September 2021

NHS Highland says it is facing "unprecedented pressures" across its health and social care system, exacerbated by a rise in Covid-19 numbers.


Stone warns UK commitment to Afghans will fail without funding for local authorities

09 September 2021
Stone warns UK commitment to Afghans will fail without funding for local authorities

Stone warns UK commitment to Afghans will fail without funding for local authorities

09 September 2021

Jamie Stone has said it is "absolutely crucial" that local authorities are given UK government support to accommodate refugees from Afghanistan.


North entertainer 'incredibly proud' as grandad's accordion video becomes a social media hit

09 September 2021
North entertainer 'incredibly proud' as grandad's accordion video becomes a social media hit

North entertainer 'incredibly proud' as grandad's accordion video becomes a social media hit

09 September 2021

WATCH: Caithness entertainer Brandon McPhee says he is "incredibly proud" of his accordion-playing grandad who has become a social media hit.


North MP warns Universal Credit cut 'will do real damage to many local families'

09 September 2021
North MP warns Universal Credit cut 'will do real damage to many local families'

North MP warns Universal Credit cut 'will do real damage to many local families'

09 September 2021

Up to 21 per cent of "hard-pressed" families in the north could be left worse off when the uplift to Universal Credit ends, Jamie Stone has warned.


North MP highlights work of nurses as he raises a cuppa for Macmillan

08 September 2021
North MP highlights work of nurses as he raises a cuppa for Macmillan

North MP highlights work of nurses as he raises a cuppa for Macmillan

08 September 2021

North MP Jamie Stone praised nurses for going "through hell and back" as he gave his backing to Macmillan Cancer Support.


Caithness-based trust chosen to set up regional climate action hub for the north

07 September 2021
Caithness-based trust chosen to set up regional climate action hub for the north

Caithness-based trust chosen to set up regional climate action hub for the north

07 September 2021

A Thurso organisation has been selected by the Scottish Government to set up a climate action hub for the northern Highlands and Islands.


National media attention on Caithness royal castle over 'cash for honours' allegations

07 September 2021
National media attention on Caithness royal castle over 'cash for honours' allegations

National media attention on Caithness royal castle over 'cash for honours' allegations

07 September 2021

The Castle of Mey has featured prominently in national media coverage of "cash for honours" allegations involving The Prince's Foundation.


National Lottery Community Fund awards welcomed by north MSP Maree Todd

06 September 2021
National Lottery Community Fund awards welcomed by north MSP Maree Todd

National Lottery Community Fund awards welcomed by north MSP Maree Todd

06 September 2021

Maree Todd has welcomed the latest awards from the National Lottery Community Fund, with two projects in her constituency among those benefiting.


Far north's premier fancier is still flying high

06 September 2021
Far north's premier fancier is still flying high

Far north's premier fancier is still flying high

06 September 2021

Kenny Porteous looks at some of the many pigeon-racing achievements of Callum Miller – still breaking records at the age of 84


Mary's Meals offers Sutherland schools activity packs to teach pupils about the power of food

05 September 2021
Mary's Meals offers Sutherland schools activity packs to teach pupils about the power of food

Mary's Meals offers Sutherland schools activity packs to teach pupils about the power of food

05 September 2021

Charity Mary’s Meals is helping pupils learn how the power of food can change the story for youngsters in some of the poorest countries in the world.


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