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Highland charity worker 'shocked and disgusted' by dirty deed at historic castle

30 April 2021
Highland charity worker 'shocked and disgusted' by dirty deed at historic castle

Highland charity worker 'shocked and disgusted' by dirty deed at historic castle

30 April 2021

Charity worker Karen Haden-Homer was “shocked and disgusted” to find that someone had used a historic Highland castle as a makeshift toilet.


Far north resident warns others after being caught out by 'package charge' scam text

27 April 2021
Far north resident warns others after being caught out by 'package charge' scam text

Far north resident warns others after being caught out by 'package charge' scam text

27 April 2021

A young Caithness woman was “caught off guard” by a mail scam and now wants to help ensure others don't fall victim to online fraudsters.


Flow Country Partnership makes bid for presentation slot at climate change conference

27 April 2021
Flow Country Partnership makes bid for presentation slot at climate change conference

Flow Country Partnership makes bid for presentation slot at climate change conference

27 April 2021

The peatlands of Caithness and Sutherland could feature in the United Nations' COP26 climate change conference taking place in Glasgow in November.


Caithness, Sutherland and Ross count will be at the Highland Football Academy

26 April 2021
Caithness, Sutherland and Ross count will be at the Highland Football Academy

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross count will be at the Highland Football Academy

26 April 2021

The Highland Football Academy will be the count centre for the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross constituency in the Scottish Parliament election.


Far north business leader says election is 'among the most important Scotland has ever seen'

26 April 2021
Far north business leader says election is 'among the most important Scotland has ever seen'

Far north business leader says election is 'among the most important Scotland has ever seen'

26 April 2021

Against the backdrop of Covid-19 and Brexit, Trudy Morris believes next week's election will be one of the most important Scotland has ever seen.


Hybrid-electric aircraft set for test flights between Caithness and Orkney this summer

25 April 2021
Hybrid-electric aircraft set for test flights between Caithness and Orkney this summer

Hybrid-electric aircraft set for test flights between Caithness and Orkney this summer

25 April 2021

WATCH: An American aviation company is to operate a series of low-carbon flights between Wick and Kirkwall as part of a new study.


Tory candidate criticises SNP for ignoring rural communities

21 April 2021
Tory candidate criticises SNP for ignoring rural communities

Tory candidate criticises SNP for ignoring rural communities

21 April 2021

Conservative candidate Struan Mackie accused the SNP of being "too obsessed with the central belt" as he hailed his party's rural manifesto pledges.


Call to support self-employed and keep local economies in Highlands 'alive and vibrant' during Covid recovery

20 April 2021
Call to support self-employed and keep local economies in Highlands 'alive and vibrant' during Covid recovery

Call to support self-employed and keep local economies in Highlands 'alive and vibrant' during Covid recovery

20 April 2021

New protection will be needed to help the self-employed and keep local economies alive, Highland business leader David Richardson has said.


SNP candidate's promise on endometriosis waiting times

19 April 2021
SNP candidate's promise on endometriosis waiting times

SNP candidate's promise on endometriosis waiting times

19 April 2021

Maree Todd has pledged that an SNP-led Scottish Government would reduce waiting times for diagnosing endometriosis to less than 12 months.


North residents warned to be on guard after reports of bogus workmen

08 April 2021
North residents warned to be on guard after reports of bogus workmen

North residents warned to be on guard after reports of bogus workmen

08 April 2021

Householders in the Highlands are being warned to be on their guard for possible bogus workmen following reports of suspicious behaviour.


Campaigners warn tourism businesses could lose out unless action is taken to improve roads

02 April 2021
Campaigners warn tourism businesses could lose out unless action is taken to improve roads

Campaigners warn tourism businesses could lose out unless action is taken to improve roads

02 April 2021

Tourism businesses in the far north could lose out financially unless urgent action is taken to upgrade the area's roads, campaigners have warned.


Anger as Scottish Government gives go-ahead for wind farm near Lybster despite local opposition

02 April 2021
Anger as Scottish Government gives go-ahead for wind farm near Lybster despite local opposition

Anger as Scottish Government gives go-ahead for wind farm near Lybster despite local opposition

02 April 2021

The Scottish Government has been accused of acting "like a dictatorship" after giving the go-ahead for a wind farm despite opposition locally.


Family of far north lifeboat volunteer 'overwhelmed' by community support following his death

31 March 2021
Family of far north lifeboat volunteer 'overwhelmed' by community support following his death

Family of far north lifeboat volunteer 'overwhelmed' by community support following his death

31 March 2021

The father of Ryan Davidson says he has been "overwhelmed" by the response following the death of the 25-year-old fisherman and lifeboat volunteer.


UK Government 'stepped up at every turn' to protect far north jobs during Covid, says Tory Holyrood hopeful Struan Mackie

29 March 2021
UK Government 'stepped up at every turn' to protect far north jobs during Covid, says Tory Holyrood hopeful Struan Mackie

UK Government 'stepped up at every turn' to protect far north jobs during Covid, says Tory Holyrood hopeful Struan Mackie

29 March 2021

Holyrood hopeful Struan Mackie praises UK government for stepping up to protect jobs


New tourism campaign urges visitors to 'leave only footprints'

29 March 2021
New tourism campaign urges visitors to 'leave only footprints'

New tourism campaign urges visitors to 'leave only footprints'

29 March 2021

A new campaign has been launched to encourage responsible tourism in Scotland, with visitors urged to "take only pictures and leave only footprints".


Tribute paid to far north RNLI crew member Ryan (25)

25 March 2021
Tribute paid to far north RNLI crew member Ryan (25)

Tribute paid to far north RNLI crew member Ryan (25)

25 March 2021

Thurso RNLI volunteers have paid tribute to a member of the crew who has died of cancer at the age of 25.


Nuclear fusion is 'pie-in-the-sky', says Highland campaign group

25 March 2021
Nuclear fusion is 'pie-in-the-sky', says Highland campaign group

Nuclear fusion is 'pie-in-the-sky', says Highland campaign group

25 March 2021

A Highland campaign group has voiced scepticism over a Caithness nuclear fusion power station – and called for the money to be spent on renewables.


Study finds satellite launch market represents 'tremendous economic opportunity'

24 March 2021
Study finds satellite launch market represents 'tremendous economic opportunity'

Study finds satellite launch market represents 'tremendous economic opportunity'

24 March 2021

Scotland’s space industry can help put the UK at the forefront of the worldwide launch market for small commercial satellites, a study has found.


Rise in SNP party membership in north welcomed by Maree Todd

23 March 2021
Rise in SNP party membership in north welcomed by Maree Todd

Rise in SNP party membership in north welcomed by Maree Todd

23 March 2021

Maree Todd says Nicola Sturgeon's handling of the pandemic and frustration over Brexit are among the reasons for a rise in the party's membership.


Isla takes over from Olivia as top girl’s name in Scotland

23 March 2021
Isla takes over from Olivia as top girl’s name in Scotland

Isla takes over from Olivia as top girl’s name in Scotland

23 March 2021

WATCH: Isla has overtaken Olivia as the top name for baby girls in Scotland for the first time, with Jack remaining the most popular boy's name.


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