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Farming union leader thanks consumers for their support during coronavirus crisis

09 July 2020
Farming union leader thanks consumers for their support during coronavirus crisis

Farming union leader thanks consumers for their support during coronavirus crisis

09 July 2020

Union leader Andrew McCornick has written an open letter to consumers thanking them for their support for Scottish farmers, growers and crofters.


Training exercises sees four Navy patrol boats heading north

09 July 2020
Training exercises sees four Navy patrol boats heading north

Training exercises sees four Navy patrol boats heading north

09 July 2020

Four Royal Navy patrol boats are to visit Wick next week as part of their summer deployment.


Round Britain rowers are heading for Sutherland coast

08 July 2020
Round Britain rowers are heading for Sutherland coast

Round Britain rowers are heading for Sutherland coast

08 July 2020

Two experienced ocean rowers hope to set a record after embarking on an unsupported circumnavigation of mainland Britain in aid of two charities.


Jamie Stone launches 'Mind the Gaps' Samaritans fundraising appeal to help those excluded from coronavirus support

08 July 2020
Jamie Stone launches 'Mind the Gaps' Samaritans fundraising appeal to help those excluded from coronavirus support

Jamie Stone launches 'Mind the Gaps' Samaritans fundraising appeal to help those excluded from coronavirus support

08 July 2020

Jamie Stone has accused the UK government of an "unforgivable" lack of care and compassion for those excluded from its Covid-19 support schemes.


Mariners' charity marks start of Seafarers Awareness Week by announcing establishment of coronavirus response fund

07 July 2020
Mariners' charity marks start of Seafarers Awareness Week by announcing establishment of coronavirus response fund

Mariners' charity marks start of Seafarers Awareness Week by announcing establishment of coronavirus response fund

07 July 2020

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has established a £1m Covid-19 response fund to provide financial support to UK merchant seafarers and fishers.


Gradual reopening for play parks

06 July 2020
Gradual reopening for play parks

Gradual reopening for play parks

06 July 2020

Play areas in the Highland Council area that were closed because of the coronavirus crisis are to be reopened gradually throughout the summer.


Outdoor activities promoted in new website launched by health group

05 July 2020
Outdoor activities promoted in new website launched by health group

Outdoor activities promoted in new website launched by health group

05 July 2020

A new website promoting outdoor activities, spaces and initiatives has been launched by the Highland Green Health Partnership.


Rural communities offered tourism expertise to support local recovery

04 July 2020
Rural communities offered tourism expertise to support local recovery

Rural communities offered tourism expertise to support local recovery

04 July 2020

A new programme will help community development organisations and social enterprises support the recovery of rural Scotland’s tourism sector.


Virtual LeJoG challenge sees NHS Highland staff raise funds for charity

04 July 2020
Virtual LeJoG challenge sees NHS Highland staff raise funds for charity

Virtual LeJoG challenge sees NHS Highland staff raise funds for charity

04 July 2020

Sixteen staff members from NHS Highland have raised more than £2300 for charity after travelling the equivalent of Land’s End to John O’Groats.


Sad loss of north countryside ranger Marina

03 July 2020
Sad loss of north countryside ranger Marina

Sad loss of north countryside ranger Marina

03 July 2020

Marina Swanson, who has died aged 44, will be remembered as "a fantastic countryside ranger who touched the lives of many".


£1.5m investment in space firm’s satellite launch vehicle development programme

03 July 2020
£1.5m investment in space firm’s satellite launch vehicle development programme

£1.5m investment in space firm’s satellite launch vehicle development programme

03 July 2020

Orbex has secured investment of up to £1.5 million from HIE in a move that has great significance for the planned Sutherland spaceport.


Marie Curie supporters organise fundraising online auction as charity hit hard by pandemic

03 July 2020
Marie Curie supporters organise fundraising online auction as charity hit hard by pandemic

Marie Curie supporters organise fundraising online auction as charity hit hard by pandemic

03 July 2020

A group of Highlanders are supporting Marie Curie’s fundraising efforts during the Covid-19 crisis by holding an online auction – starting today.


Politicians warn that failure to deliver superfast broadband programme 'has implications for living and working in the Highlands and Islands'

03 July 2020
Politicians warn that failure to deliver superfast broadband programme 'has implications for living and working in the Highlands and Islands'

Politicians warn that failure to deliver superfast broadband programme 'has implications for living and working in the Highlands and Islands'

03 July 2020

Lib Dems have warned that a failure to deliver the R100 programme could affect the viability of living and working in the Highlands and Islands.


Surge of interest in north properties as lockdown eases

02 July 2020
Surge of interest in north properties as lockdown eases

Surge of interest in north properties as lockdown eases

02 July 2020

PROPERTY NEWS: Bruce de Wert looks at how the property market has fared in the three months since the coronavirus lockdown began


Councillor's spoon-playing is a social media hit

01 July 2020
Councillor's spoon-playing is a social media hit

Councillor's spoon-playing is a social media hit

01 July 2020

Spoon-playing councillor Willie Mackay saw his latest Saturday night rendition hit 50,000 views on social media in the space of 24 hours.


Campaign to encourage shoppers to support local businesses

29 June 2020
Campaign to encourage shoppers to support local businesses

Campaign to encourage shoppers to support local businesses

29 June 2020

Members of the public are being encouraged to shop locally as retail businesses across the country reopen today.


Broadcaster Jeremy Vine reveals he's a fan of The Highland Vet

26 June 2020
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine reveals he's a fan of The Highland Vet

Broadcaster Jeremy Vine reveals he's a fan of The Highland Vet

26 June 2020

TV presenter Jeremy Vine has revealed that he is among those "addicted" to the documentary series about a team of Caithness vets.


Far North MP Jamie Stone "unconvinced" that Westminster will take firm stance over blocking US chlorinated chicken

26 June 2020
Far North MP Jamie Stone "unconvinced" that Westminster will take firm stance over blocking US chlorinated chicken

Far North MP Jamie Stone "unconvinced" that Westminster will take firm stance over blocking US chlorinated chicken

26 June 2020

Jamie Stone says he remains unconvinced that the UK government will stand firm in blocking "inferior products" such as American chlorinated chicken.


Research shows renewable energy could play a major role in the country's economic recovery

24 June 2020
Research shows renewable energy could play a major role in the country's economic recovery

Research shows renewable energy could play a major role in the country's economic recovery

24 June 2020

New figures have highlighted the economic boost available if renewable energy is used to pursue a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.


Local authority leader ready to put welcome mat back out for visitors to Highlands

24 June 2020
Local authority leader ready to put welcome mat back out for visitors to Highlands

Local authority leader ready to put welcome mat back out for visitors to Highlands

24 June 2020

Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson says she is looking forward to welcoming tourists back to the region when restrictions are lifted.


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