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Highland MSP warns of 'yawning chasm' in household wealth after new report

23 June 2020
Highland MSP warns of 'yawning chasm' in household wealth after new report

Highland MSP warns of 'yawning chasm' in household wealth after new report

23 June 2020

Rhoda Grant has warned of a "yawning chasm" in household wealth unless the Scottish Government acts to protect the incomes of the most vulnerable.


Local authority turn to private landlords and Airbnb hosts for help with homelessness crisis

22 June 2020
Local authority turn to private landlords and Airbnb hosts for help with homelessness crisis

Local authority turn to private landlords and Airbnb hosts for help with homelessness crisis

22 June 2020

Highland Council is hoping that private landlords and providers of short-term lets can help tackle homelessness by leasing their properties.


Focus on seal rescues in tonight's episode of Highland Vet TV series

22 June 2020
Focus on seal rescues in tonight's episode of Highland Vet TV series

Focus on seal rescues in tonight's episode of Highland Vet TV series

22 June 2020

Seal rescues are among the latest challenges facing the Caithness team of TV vets from DS McGregor & Partners.


Supermarket giant makes additional funding available to help communities affected by coronavirus

20 June 2020
Supermarket giant makes additional funding available to help communities affected by coronavirus

Supermarket giant makes additional funding available to help communities affected by coronavirus

20 June 2020

Tesco has set aside an extra £2 million for its Covid-19 Community Fund, with £500 grants available for groups.


NFU group produces educational posters for farmers to download and display

20 June 2020
NFU group produces educational posters for farmers to download and display

NFU group produces educational posters for farmers to download and display

20 June 2020

NFU Scotland’s Next Generation group has developed a range of colourful, educational posters that are free for all farmers and crofters to download.


Local authority hopes to get pupils in Sutherland back to school safely as soon as possible

19 June 2020
Local authority hopes to get pupils in Sutherland back to school safely as soon as possible

Local authority hopes to get pupils in Sutherland back to school safely as soon as possible

19 June 2020

Phased reopening of schools, nurseries and playgroups was discussed earlier today by local authority's recovery board


Man to appear in court today after death of man in Wick at weekend

18 June 2020
Man to appear in court today after death of man in Wick at weekend

Man to appear in court today after death of man in Wick at weekend

18 June 2020

A 60-year-old is due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court today in connection with the death of a man following an incident in Wick at the weekend.


Ford Escort gets the votes in virtual rally

17 June 2020
Ford Escort gets the votes in virtual rally

Ford Escort gets the votes in virtual rally

17 June 2020

A special Ford Escort led the way in last weekend's virtual rally held by Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club.


Towns invited to take advantage of Covid-19 recovery funding

16 June 2020
Towns invited to take advantage of Covid-19 recovery funding

Towns invited to take advantage of Covid-19 recovery funding

16 June 2020

A leading expert on town centre policy has urged towns across Scotland to apply for new funding to support the recovery of high streets post-Covid.


Highland Council's house building projects to resume

16 June 2020
Highland Council's house building projects to resume

Highland Council's house building projects to resume

16 June 2020

Work is to start up again on council house building projects across the Highlands in a move hailed as good news for the construction industry.


Dramatic growth in offshore wind energy round Scotland's coastline predicted as Crown Estate launches first leasing round in a decade

14 June 2020
Dramatic growth in offshore wind energy round Scotland's coastline predicted as Crown Estate launches first leasing round in a decade

Dramatic growth in offshore wind energy round Scotland's coastline predicted as Crown Estate launches first leasing round in a decade

14 June 2020

A new offshore wind leasing round is set to clear the way for dramatic growth in renewable energy around the coastline of Scotland.


Latest mart prices from Thainstone

12 June 2020
Latest mart prices from Thainstone

Latest mart prices from Thainstone

12 June 2020

Thursday and Friday mart prices from Thainstone for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire consignors.


His Royal Highness takes salute from piper at Balmoral to mark St Valéry anniversary

12 June 2020
His Royal Highness takes salute from piper at Balmoral to mark St Valéry anniversary

His Royal Highness takes salute from piper at Balmoral to mark St Valéry anniversary

12 June 2020

More than 500 pipers across the world have taken part in a rousing tribute to commemorate the 80th anniversary of St Valéry.


HIAL introduces new measures at north airports as limited flights set to resume

12 June 2020
HIAL introduces new measures at north airports as limited flights set to resume

HIAL introduces new measures at north airports as limited flights set to resume

12 June 2020

Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd has introduced new measures to help ensure safety as it prepares for the gradual resumption of scheduled flights.


North ferry company reveals impact of coronavirus on its business with passenger numbers dropping by 95%

12 June 2020
North ferry company reveals impact of coronavirus on its business with passenger numbers dropping by 95%

North ferry company reveals impact of coronavirus on its business with passenger numbers dropping by 95%

12 June 2020

Serco NorthLink has revealed that passenger numbers across all its ferry routes saw a 95 per cent drop over a nine-week period up to the end of May.


North Highland College flags up week of online open days for prospective students

11 June 2020
North Highland College flags up week of online open days for prospective students

North Highland College flags up week of online open days for prospective students

11 June 2020

North Highland College UHI is hosting a week of online open days aimed at anyone looking to enter or return to further or higher education.


Good response to Far North vintage vehicle club's plan for online rally after 2020 event cancelled due to Covid-19

11 June 2020
Good response to Far North vintage vehicle club's plan for online rally after 2020 event cancelled due to Covid-19

Good response to Far North vintage vehicle club's plan for online rally after 2020 event cancelled due to Covid-19

11 June 2020

Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club is staging a virtual rally after having to cancel its annual event at John O'Groats.


Peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Thurso

09 June 2020
Peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Thurso

Peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Thurso

09 June 2020

A silence lasting eight minutes and 46 seconds spoke volumes as supporters of the BLM movement staged a socially distanced demonstration in Thurso.


Remote shopping app is winning idea in virtual North Atlantic Corona Challenge

08 June 2020
Remote shopping app is winning idea in virtual North Atlantic Corona Challenge

Remote shopping app is winning idea in virtual North Atlantic Corona Challenge

08 June 2020

Four teams have been awarded prizes in the North Atlantic Corona Challenge that brought together 64 participants virtually.


Stark impact of coronavirus laid bare in Highland Council video

05 June 2020
Stark impact of coronavirus laid bare in Highland Council video

Stark impact of coronavirus laid bare in Highland Council video

05 June 2020

A video has been created to highlight the impact of the coronavirus crisis on Highland Council and communities across the region.


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