Home   Authors   Author

Newly opened Gordonbush Extension wind farm 'an excellent example of green recovery'

12 August 2021
Newly opened Gordonbush Extension wind farm 'an excellent example of green recovery'

Newly opened Gordonbush Extension wind farm 'an excellent example of green recovery'

12 August 2021

The Gordonbush Extension wind farm has been hailed as "an excellent example of the green recovery" by Scotland’s energy secretary Michael Matheson.


Stone demands 'real action' over cancelled operations across NHS Highland

12 August 2021
Stone demands 'real action' over cancelled operations across NHS Highland

Stone demands 'real action' over cancelled operations across NHS Highland

12 August 2021

Jamie Stone has challenged the Scottish Government after it emerged that elective orthopaedic surgeries in NHS Highland are cancelled for this month.


'Debt of honour' plea by Jamie Stone over Afghan interpreters

10 August 2021
'Debt of honour' plea by Jamie Stone over Afghan interpreters

'Debt of honour' plea by Jamie Stone over Afghan interpreters

10 August 2021

North MP Jamie Stone is urging the UK government to begin airlifts for Afghan interpreters, even if their application has not been fully processed.


Caithness dates for pop-up dance show inspired by straw-wearing traditions

10 August 2021
Caithness dates for pop-up dance show inspired by straw-wearing traditions

Caithness dates for pop-up dance show inspired by straw-wearing traditions

10 August 2021

"Straw dancers" will be strutting their straggly stuff at settings across Caithness and north Sutherland in a pop-up touring show.


Far north lecturer receives national award for teaching excellence

08 August 2021
Far north lecturer receives national award for teaching excellence

Far north lecturer receives national award for teaching excellence

08 August 2021

Lois Gray, a lecturer and academic lead developer for engineering based at North Highland College, has been recognised for her teaching excellence.


Clashnessie grandmother's John O’Groats to Land’s End walk raises almost £3000 for heart charity

06 August 2021
Clashnessie grandmother's John O’Groats to Land’s End walk raises almost £3000 for heart charity

Clashnessie grandmother's John O’Groats to Land’s End walk raises almost £3000 for heart charity

06 August 2021

A Sutherland grandmother has fulfilled a lifelong ambition to walk from John O’Groats to Land’s End – raising almost £3000 for charity.


Stone urges residents to check energy tariff ahead of price cap rise

06 August 2021
Stone urges residents to check energy tariff ahead of price cap rise

Stone urges residents to check energy tariff ahead of price cap rise

06 August 2021

Local MP Jamie Stone is urging residents in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross to check their energy tariff to avoid bill increases in the autumn.


Highland business leader welcomes lifting of most restrictions but says 'long-term problems remain'

05 August 2021
Highland business leader welcomes lifting of most restrictions but says 'long-term problems remain'

Highland business leader welcomes lifting of most restrictions but says 'long-term problems remain'

05 August 2021

North business leader David Richardson has hailed the lifting of most Covid restrictions as very good news, while warning of 'long-term problems'.


Highland Council leader urges visitors to 'leave no trace' as authority backs new litter campaign

05 August 2021
Highland Council leader urges visitors to 'leave no trace' as authority backs new litter campaign

Highland Council leader urges visitors to 'leave no trace' as authority backs new litter campaign

05 August 2021

There is an urgent need for a "radical change in behaviour" to keep the Highlands clear of litter, council leader Margaret Davidson has said.


Parts of Sutherland facing 'significant' water shortage

02 August 2021
Parts of Sutherland facing 'significant' water shortage

Parts of Sutherland facing 'significant' water shortage

02 August 2021

Scotland's environmental regulator has warned that Wick and parts of Sutherland are facing a "significant scarcity" of water.


MP Jamie Stone welcomes breakthrough for WASPI women but says 'fight is not over'

22 July 2021
MP Jamie Stone welcomes breakthrough for WASPI women but says 'fight is not over'

MP Jamie Stone welcomes breakthrough for WASPI women but says 'fight is not over'

22 July 2021

North MP Jamie Stone has welcomed a breakthrough for millions of women seeking justice over pensions and emphasised that "the fight is not over".


NHS Highland confirm level one Covid-19 restrictions for hospital visitors

20 July 2021
NHS Highland confirm level one Covid-19 restrictions for hospital visitors

NHS Highland confirm level one Covid-19 restrictions for hospital visitors

20 July 2021

Visiting at Caithness General and all other NHS Highland hospitals will remain within level one of the Covid-19 framework for now.


Thirteen crofters awarded house grants

18 July 2021
Thirteen crofters awarded house grants

Thirteen crofters awarded house grants

18 July 2021

Grants to improve housing or build new homes in some of Scotland’s most marginal communities have been awarded to 13 crofters.


AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year award open for applications

18 July 2021
AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year award open for applications

AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year award open for applications

18 July 2021

The AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year award is open to farming businesses able to demonstrate excellence in a diversified farm-based enterprise.


Community Ownership Fund offers chance to 'save local institutions'

17 July 2021
Community Ownership Fund offers chance to 'save local institutions'

Community Ownership Fund offers chance to 'save local institutions'

17 July 2021

People are being given a chance to become owners of at-risk pubs, theatres, post offices, sports grounds and corner shops under a UK government fund.


Paddle boarders and kayakers urged to keep clear of seal haul-out sites

17 July 2021
Paddle boarders and kayakers urged to keep clear of seal haul-out sites

Paddle boarders and kayakers urged to keep clear of seal haul-out sites

17 July 2021

Scotland’s nature agency is urging people not to get too close to seals after a series of incidents at haul-out sites, including one in Sutherland.


Brora manager says it feels 'just amazing' to reach £20,000 charity target after four marathons in 24 hours

15 July 2021
Brora manager says it feels 'just amazing' to reach £20,000 charity target after four marathons in 24 hours

Brora manager says it feels 'just amazing' to reach £20,000 charity target after four marathons in 24 hours

15 July 2021

Quadruple marathon runner Steven Mackay says it feels "just amazing" to have achieved his £20,000 fundraising target for disadvantaged youngsters.


Report after unannounced inspection praises Raigmore Hospital staff for Covid response

15 July 2021
Report after unannounced inspection praises Raigmore Hospital staff for Covid response

Report after unannounced inspection praises Raigmore Hospital staff for Covid response

15 July 2021

Staff at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness have been praised for their response to the Covid-19 pandemic in a Healthcare Improvement Scotland report.


Agreement with University of Highlands and Islands 'shows commitment to skills development' in renewables

14 July 2021
Agreement with University of Highlands and Islands 'shows commitment to skills development' in renewables

Agreement with University of Highlands and Islands 'shows commitment to skills development' in renewables

14 July 2021

Offshore wind companies say a new agreement with the University of Highlands and Islands demonstrates their firm commitment to skills development.


MP Jamie Stone praises Rennie's 'tenacity and courage' as Scottish Lib Dem leader stands down

13 July 2021
MP Jamie Stone praises Rennie's 'tenacity and courage' as Scottish Lib Dem leader stands down

MP Jamie Stone praises Rennie's 'tenacity and courage' as Scottish Lib Dem leader stands down

13 July 2021

Jamie Stone has paid tribute to the "tenacity and courage" shown by Willie Rennie in rebuilding the Scottish Liberal Democrats over the past decade.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More