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Jamie Stone highlights need for 'proper support' on MS

30 October 2023
Jamie Stone highlights need for 'proper support' on MS

Jamie Stone highlights need for 'proper support' on MS

30 October 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone has highlighted the need for people living with multiple sclerosis to be "properly supported" by their government.


Views being sought on human rights issues across Highlands and Islands

30 October 2023
Views being sought on human rights issues across Highlands and Islands

Views being sought on human rights issues across Highlands and Islands

30 October 2023

Efforts are under way to find out how human rights are being affected across the Highlands and Islands on a range of issues.


Jamie Stone seeks support for seed potato farmers amid flooding fears

19 October 2023
Jamie Stone seeks support for seed potato farmers amid flooding fears

Jamie Stone seeks support for seed potato farmers amid flooding fears

19 October 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone says he is greatly concerned that floods could have a detrimental effect on Scotland's important seed potato stock.


Bakers urged to showcase their talents in Taste North Challenge

17 October 2023
Bakers urged to showcase their talents in Taste North Challenge

Bakers urged to showcase their talents in Taste North Challenge

17 October 2023

Keen bakers of all ages are being invited to compete in the 2023 Taste North Challenge, part of the far north's annual food and drink festival.


MP accused of 'seriously underestimating' strength of feeling on Balmore

13 October 2023
MP accused of 'seriously underestimating' strength of feeling on Balmore

MP accused of 'seriously underestimating' strength of feeling on Balmore

13 October 2023

Campaigners claim thousands of people will be disappointed by Jamie Stone's remarks following a meeting he had with two senior Scottish SPCA figures.


Plan to reduce number of turbines at floating wind farm off Caithness coast

13 October 2023
Plan to reduce number of turbines at floating wind farm off Caithness coast

Plan to reduce number of turbines at floating wind farm off Caithness coast

13 October 2023

Developers of a floating wind farm off the north coast intend to reduce the number of turbines while maintaining the project's 100MW capacity.


Maree Todd urged to push for funding amid fears parts of north A9 'could be lost'

13 October 2023
Maree Todd urged to push for funding amid fears parts of north A9 'could be lost'

Maree Todd urged to push for funding amid fears parts of north A9 'could be lost'

13 October 2023

North MSP Maree Todd is being urged by councillors to "take the lead" in pushing for funds to upgrade sections of the A9 in Sutherland and Caithness.


Wick Young Fiddlers raise thousands for lifeboat service

12 October 2023
Wick Young Fiddlers raise thousands for lifeboat service

Wick Young Fiddlers raise thousands for lifeboat service

12 October 2023

A group of young musicians raised more than £2800 for the RNLI by giving quayside performances in Wick and Helmsdale.


It's six in a row for North Shore Surf Club at Gathering of the Clans

12 October 2023
It's six in a row for North Shore Surf Club at Gathering of the Clans

It's six in a row for North Shore Surf Club at Gathering of the Clans

12 October 2023

Far north surfers have continued their dominance of Scotland's inter-club championship at a two-day competition held at Pease Bay, near Dunbar.


Webinars offer opportunity to talk tourism in Caithness and Sutherland

11 October 2023
Webinars offer opportunity to talk tourism in Caithness and Sutherland

Webinars offer opportunity to talk tourism in Caithness and Sutherland

11 October 2023

Businesses and communities in Caithness and Sutherland are being invited to take part in a series of Talking Tourism webinars over autumn and winter.


Webinars offer opportunity to talk tourism in Caithness and Sutherland

11 October 2023
Webinars offer opportunity to talk tourism in Caithness and Sutherland

Webinars offer opportunity to talk tourism in Caithness and Sutherland

11 October 2023

Businesses and communities in Caithness and Sutherland are being invited to take part in a series of Talking Tourism webinars over autumn and winter.


Far north community councillor asks: 'Why was A9 shut for so long?'

04 October 2023
Far north community councillor asks: 'Why was A9 shut for so long?'

Far north community councillor asks: 'Why was A9 shut for so long?'

04 October 2023

Community councillors in Wick want to know why the "lifeline" A9 had to remain closed for so long after Saturday's serious accident near Dunrobin.


Highland communities 'under siege' over 400kV power line plans

04 October 2023
Highland communities 'under siege' over 400kV power line plans

Highland communities 'under siege' over 400kV power line plans

04 October 2023

Rural communities feel "under siege" over the plans for a major power line and new substations in the Highlands, campaigners have warned.


Wind farm off north coast hailed as 'major economic opportunity'

29 September 2023
Wind farm off north coast hailed as 'major economic opportunity'

Wind farm off north coast hailed as 'major economic opportunity'

29 September 2023

Seabed survey work has been completed for the proposed West of Orkney Windfarm, which will be bigger than the Beatrice development if it goes ahead.


Power line across Highlands 'will support thousands of skilled jobs'

29 September 2023
Power line across Highlands 'will support thousands of skilled jobs'

Power line across Highlands 'will support thousands of skilled jobs'

29 September 2023

A 400kV line between Caithness and Inverness-shire is part of a major upgrade that will bring "significant economic growth", SSEN Transmission says.


North fiddler Karen set for October tour after launch of brain bleed book

28 September 2023
North fiddler Karen set for October tour after launch of brain bleed book

North fiddler Karen set for October tour after launch of brain bleed book

28 September 2023

Fiddler Karen Steven is preparing for an October tour that will include appearances in Aberdeen and Inverness as well as Caithness and Sutherland.


Golspie minister features in documentary to be premiered next week

21 September 2023
Golspie minister features in documentary to be premiered next week

Golspie minister features in documentary to be premiered next week

21 September 2023

A documentary about Old St Peter’s Kirk in Thurso, by local film-maker Darren Manson, will have its premiere at the Merlin Cinema on September 26.


Consultation begins on measures to tackle shipping fraud

17 September 2023
Consultation begins on measures to tackle shipping fraud

Consultation begins on measures to tackle shipping fraud

17 September 2023

Moves to prevent shipping fraud have been put forward by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to help enforce security and safety at sea.


Lamb prices holding firm, says Quality Meat Scotland

16 September 2023
Lamb prices holding firm, says Quality Meat Scotland

Lamb prices holding firm, says Quality Meat Scotland

16 September 2023

Lamb prices have been holding firm as the industry moves into autumn, according to Quality Meat Scotland, the country's red meat promotional body.


Dounreay end date that proved to be unachievable

15 September 2023
Dounreay end date that proved to be unachievable

Dounreay end date that proved to be unachievable

15 September 2023

The target date for Dounreay clean-up made 11 years ago has not been met.


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