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Sutherland Space Hub backed by young Scots, new YouGov poll shows

10 June 2021
Sutherland Space Hub backed by young Scots, new YouGov poll shows

Sutherland Space Hub backed by young Scots, new YouGov poll shows

10 June 2021

Sutherland's proposed spaceport can help ensure the community thrives "for generations to come", according to a leading supporter of the development.


Orca Watch ends with amazing sightings off north coast

08 June 2021
Orca Watch ends with amazing sightings off north coast

Orca Watch ends with amazing sightings off north coast

08 June 2021

PICTURES: Killer whale fans feared they would draw a blank during Orca Watch as thick fog descended – but they were rewarded for their perseverance.


Volunteers wanted in Caithness and north Sutherland for Shorewatch citizen science project

06 June 2021
Volunteers wanted in Caithness and north Sutherland for Shorewatch citizen science project

Volunteers wanted in Caithness and north Sutherland for Shorewatch citizen science project

06 June 2021

Volunteers are being sought for a citizen science project which involves keeping a lookout for whales and dolphins off the north coast.


Data shows onshore wind is Scotland’s biggest employer in renewables

06 June 2021
Data shows onshore wind is Scotland’s biggest employer in renewables

Data shows onshore wind is Scotland’s biggest employer in renewables

06 June 2021

New figures show that onshore wind is Scotland’s biggest renewable energy employer, amounting to 8780 full-time equivalent posts.


Timespan one of three north organisations to jointly form COP26 'climate beacon'

06 June 2021
Timespan one of three north organisations to jointly form COP26 'climate beacon'

Timespan one of three north organisations to jointly form COP26 'climate beacon'

06 June 2021

Three organisations in Caithness and east Sutherland are joining forces to help shine a light on climate issues ahead of this year's COP26 summit.


Girlguiding honour for brave north girl

05 June 2021
Girlguiding honour for brave north girl

Girlguiding honour for brave north girl

05 June 2021

A far north youngster who remained brave and upbeat when going through hospital treatment has achieved a top Girlguiding Scotland honour.


Petition calls for communities to have more say over onshore wind farm decisions

05 June 2021
Petition calls for communities to have more say over onshore wind farm decisions

Petition calls for communities to have more say over onshore wind farm decisions

05 June 2021

Support is being sought for a petition calling on the Scottish Government to allow communities a greater say over onshore wind planning decisions.


Jobs and communities are our prime focus, says HIE chief as new plan is published

01 June 2021
Jobs and communities are our prime focus, says HIE chief as new plan is published

Jobs and communities are our prime focus, says HIE chief as new plan is published

01 June 2021

Highlands and Islands Enterprise has said it will focus on "resilience, restart and green recovery" after publishing its operating plan for 2021/22.


Community groups in Caithness and Sutherland praised by HIE chairman for Covid response

31 May 2021
Community groups in Caithness and Sutherland praised by HIE chairman for Covid response

Community groups in Caithness and Sutherland praised by HIE chairman for Covid response

31 May 2021

The chairman of HIE has praised community groups in Caithness and Sutherland for the support they have provided throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.


UK's top small business award goes to Highland farm diversification project

30 May 2021
UK's top small business award goes to Highland farm diversification project

UK's top small business award goes to Highland farm diversification project

30 May 2021

A Highland estate which transformed from an arable farm into a luxury tourism destination has been named the UK Small Business of the Year.


It's advantage Golspie in North Caledonian League title race after victory at Halkirk

30 May 2021
It's advantage Golspie in North Caledonian League title race after victory at Halkirk

It's advantage Golspie in North Caledonian League title race after victory at Halkirk

30 May 2021

Golspie have gained the upper hand in the North Caley title race after beating Halkirk United 3-0 while other results went in their favour.


BBC Springwatch viewers see Sam's dramatic footage of orcas off Caithness coast

30 May 2021
BBC Springwatch viewers see Sam's dramatic footage of orcas off Caithness coast

BBC Springwatch viewers see Sam's dramatic footage of orcas off Caithness coast

30 May 2021

Millions of BBC Springwatch viewers saw Sam Mackay's dramatic footage of killer whales hunting seals off the east coast of Caithness.


Taster sessions planned as Pathfinder programme opens for applications

29 May 2021
Taster sessions planned as Pathfinder programme opens for applications

Taster sessions planned as Pathfinder programme opens for applications

29 May 2021

A free programme that supports life science and technology businesses in the Highlands accelerate their growth has opened for new applications.


Enquiry launched into discovery of biological specimen bags on far north coast

28 May 2021
Enquiry launched into discovery of biological specimen bags on far north coast

Enquiry launched into discovery of biological specimen bags on far north coast

28 May 2021

Scotland's environmental regulator is investigating the discovery of biological specimen bags that were washed ashore on the east coast of Caithness.


Jamie Stone tells of 'climate of fear' on cyber crime – and reveals his late mother was targeted

28 May 2021
Jamie Stone tells of 'climate of fear' on cyber crime – and reveals his late mother was targeted

Jamie Stone tells of 'climate of fear' on cyber crime – and reveals his late mother was targeted

28 May 2021

Jamie Stone has claimed there is a "climate of fear" over online fraud – and revealed how his late mother was almost certainly harassed by scammers.


Far north man finds washed-up 'biological speciman bags' while walking his dog

26 May 2021
Far north man finds washed-up 'biological speciman bags' while walking his dog

Far north man finds washed-up 'biological speciman bags' while walking his dog

26 May 2021

Three biological specimen bags have been washed ashore on the Caithness coast – and the man who found them is worried that more could turn up.


Ground investigations to start this week for Space Hub Sutherland

25 May 2021
Ground investigations to start this week for Space Hub Sutherland

Ground investigations to start this week for Space Hub Sutherland

25 May 2021

Plans for the proposed satellite launch site in north Sutherland will take another step forward this week when a specialist survey gets under way.


Highland councillors to get update on North Coast Care Facility

17 May 2021
Highland councillors to get update on North Coast Care Facility

Highland councillors to get update on North Coast Care Facility

17 May 2021

Highland councillors are to be given an update this week on plans for north Sutherland's new health and social care hub.


Covid recovery funding available for Sutherland

15 May 2021
Covid recovery funding available for Sutherland

Covid recovery funding available for Sutherland

15 May 2021

Groups and businesses that are "making a real difference to community life" are being reminded that they can benefit from Covid recovery funding.


Highland Council area committees to be made available on YouTube

14 May 2021
Highland Council area committees to be made available on YouTube

Highland Council area committees to be made available on YouTube

14 May 2021

Meetings of Highland Council area committees, including those for Sutherland and Caithness, are to be made available again on YouTube.


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