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North communities need more than 'hype' on renewables, says Jamie Stone

21 December 2023
North communities need more than 'hype' on renewables, says Jamie Stone

North communities need more than 'hype' on renewables, says Jamie Stone

21 December 2023

Communities will need more than just "hype" and "rosy words" if they are to gain maximum benefit from green energy growth, Jamie Stone has warned.


Stuck in first gear: Highland 'rapid road repair team' roles to be re-advertised

20 December 2023
Stuck in first gear: Highland 'rapid road repair team' roles to be re-advertised

Stuck in first gear: Highland 'rapid road repair team' roles to be re-advertised

20 December 2023

Over nine months after plans for a "rapid road repair team" to tackle potholes were announced by Highland Council, no appointments have been made.


Maree Todd wants north to 'reap the benefits' of increased renewables

19 December 2023
Maree Todd wants north to 'reap the benefits' of increased renewables

Maree Todd wants north to 'reap the benefits' of increased renewables

19 December 2023

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has highlighted the need for Highland communities to "reap the benefits" of increased green energy.


North Highland women's health campaign group proud of achievements in 2023

13 December 2023
North Highland women's health campaign group proud of achievements in 2023

North Highland women's health campaign group proud of achievements in 2023

13 December 2023

Women's healthcare campaigners say they are proud of their achievements this year, insisting: "We have a right to safe local services."


Caithness and Sutherland facing 'severe population decline'

12 December 2023
Caithness and Sutherland facing 'severe population decline'

Caithness and Sutherland facing 'severe population decline'

12 December 2023

The threat of "severe population decline" is looming over Caithness and Sutherland, a Highland Council report has warned.


Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

11 December 2023
Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

11 December 2023

A Highland-based support service for people with long-term health conditions has secured a £120,000 award from the National Lottery Community Fund.


Far north distillery owners 'thrilled' with Tourism Destination of the Year award

02 December 2023
Far north distillery owners 'thrilled' with Tourism Destination of the Year award

Far north distillery owners 'thrilled' with Tourism Destination of the Year award

02 December 2023

The owners of 8 Doors Distillery at John O'Groats were delighted to be among the winners in the annual Scottish Whisky Awards held in Glasgow.


CASWA book fairies are back in campaign against gender-based violence

02 December 2023
CASWA book fairies are back in campaign against gender-based violence

CASWA book fairies are back in campaign against gender-based violence

02 December 2023

Caithness and Sutherland Women's Aid has welcomed back its "book fairies" for a third year to help raise awareness of domestic violence.


'Serious action' needed as rural areas struggle with fuel poverty

30 November 2023
'Serious action' needed as rural areas struggle with fuel poverty

'Serious action' needed as rural areas struggle with fuel poverty

30 November 2023

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone is calling on the UK government to take "serious action" over fuel poverty in rural areas.


Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

30 November 2023
Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

30 November 2023

Head coach Craig Sutherland says he is proud of the way Scotland's top young surfers have been competing in the world junior championships in Brazil.


Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

29 November 2023
Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

Head coach proud of Scotland's junior surfers at world championships in Rio

29 November 2023

Head coach Craig Sutherland says he is proud of the way Scotland's top young surfers have been competing in the world junior championships in Brazil.


Far north teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

23 November 2023
Far north teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

Far north teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

23 November 2023

Olivia Mackay (16) says she and her Scotland team-mates are having "an amazing time" in Brazil ahead of the World Junior Surfing Championships.


Sutherland teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

23 November 2023
Sutherland teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

Sutherland teenager says 'surf is fab' ahead of world junior championships in Brazil

23 November 2023

Olivia Mackay (16) says she and her Scotland team-mates are having "an amazing time" in Brazil ahead of the World Junior Surfing Championships.


Pentland wind farm scholarships for school leavers from far north

22 November 2023
Pentland wind farm scholarships for school leavers from far north

Pentland wind farm scholarships for school leavers from far north

22 November 2023

Five school leavers from Caithness and north Sutherland have been awarded scholarships from the Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm.


Far north MSP gets assurance from transport minister on A9 improvements

16 November 2023
Far north MSP gets assurance from transport minister on A9 improvements

Far north MSP gets assurance from transport minister on A9 improvements

16 November 2023

Maree Todd has been assured that "substantial investment and resources" are going towards safety improvements on the northern section of the A9.


PICTURES: Taste North food and drink festival attracts over 1700 visitors

06 November 2023
PICTURES: Taste North food and drink festival attracts over 1700 visitors

PICTURES: Taste North food and drink festival attracts over 1700 visitors

06 November 2023

Exhibitors at Taste North 2023 were delighted with the success of the food and drink event, with comments ranging from "amazing" to "best one ever".


Offers over £500,000 sought for former North Lands Creative base

04 November 2023
Offers over £500,000 sought for former North Lands Creative base

Offers over £500,000 sought for former North Lands Creative base

04 November 2023

Lybster's former creative glass studio is on the market for offers over £500,000, with prospective buyers being told there is development potential.


More than 40 exhibitors confirmed for Taste North food and drink event

01 November 2023
More than 40 exhibitors confirmed for Taste North food and drink event

More than 40 exhibitors confirmed for Taste North food and drink event

01 November 2023

Food and drink demonstrations, an exhibitor marketplace and fun family activities will be among the highlights at Sunday’s Taste North festival.


New name for Dounreay after Magnox rebranding

01 November 2023
New name for Dounreay after Magnox rebranding

New name for Dounreay after Magnox rebranding

01 November 2023

Dounreay has undergone a change of name while emphasising that the focus at the site will remain on "safe, secure and sustainable" decommissioning.


More than 40 exhibitors confirmed for Taste North food and drink event

01 November 2023
More than 40 exhibitors confirmed for Taste North food and drink event

More than 40 exhibitors confirmed for Taste North food and drink event

01 November 2023

Food and drink demonstrations, an exhibitor marketplace and fun family activities will be among the highlights at Sunday’s Taste North festival.


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