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Daisy the dog went to rehab – success story from Balmore rehoming centre

14 March 2022
Daisy the dog went to rehab – success story from Balmore rehoming centre

Daisy the dog went to rehab – success story from Balmore rehoming centre

14 March 2022

The Scottish SPCA has launched a new fundraising campaign and shared a local success story from its Caithness and Sutherland centre.


Thurso college reports on the increasing professionalism of gamekeeping

11 March 2022
Thurso college reports on the increasing professionalism of gamekeeping

Thurso college reports on the increasing professionalism of gamekeeping

11 March 2022

North Highland College recognises that an industry recognised degree 'provides the increased professionalism' in making gamekeeping a career option.


BEAR Scotland staff prove they are true animal lovers – SSPCA announced as road maintenance giant’s National Charity Partner for 2022

11 March 2022
BEAR Scotland staff prove they are true animal lovers – SSPCA announced as road maintenance giant’s National Charity Partner for 2022

BEAR Scotland staff prove they are true animal lovers – SSPCA announced as road maintenance giant’s National Charity Partner for 2022

11 March 2022

The Scottish SPCA (SSPCA) is delighted to announce it has been selected as BEAR Scotland’s national charity partner for 2022.


'A rallying cry for Scotland to take action now' – Free screening in Wick and Helmsdale of environmental documentary about river woodlands

06 March 2022
'A rallying cry for Scotland to take action now' – Free screening in Wick and Helmsdale of environmental documentary about river woodlands

'A rallying cry for Scotland to take action now' – Free screening in Wick and Helmsdale of environmental documentary about river woodlands

06 March 2022

A new feature-length documentary, shows how Scotland’s rivers could be re-energised by regenerating river woodlands.


Advice issued about Census scams in Sutherland as population count gets under way

01 March 2022
Advice issued about Census scams in Sutherland as population count gets under way

Advice issued about Census scams in Sutherland as population count gets under way

01 March 2022

Sutherland residents are warned not to get caught out by Census scammers as the official count of Scotland’s population begins this week.


Further £5.5m proposed in Highland Council budget would bring total additional investment in roads to £31m

01 March 2022
Further £5.5m proposed in Highland Council budget would bring total additional investment in roads to £31m

Further £5.5m proposed in Highland Council budget would bring total additional investment in roads to £31m

01 March 2022

The Highland Council is set to consider an additional £5.5m investment in the roads infrastructure as part of its £10m investment plan for 2022-23.


Highland Trading Standards team highlight risks from disposable vaping products

24 February 2022
Highland Trading Standards team highlight risks from disposable vaping products

Highland Trading Standards team highlight risks from disposable vaping products

24 February 2022

The Highland Council’s Trading Standards team is highlighting the dangers of disposable vaping products and warning consumers to be aware.


Warning of heavy snow, high winds and frequent lightning affecting power supplies in Sutherland

22 February 2022
Warning of heavy snow, high winds and frequent lightning affecting power supplies in Sutherland

Warning of heavy snow, high winds and frequent lightning affecting power supplies in Sutherland

22 February 2022

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning for the far north detailing frequent heavy snow showers with very gusty winds and a chance of lightning.


PICTURES: Highly significant archaeological find as tiny 2000-year-old glass beads recovered from Caithness soil samples – shows international trade existed and recycling

11 February 2022
PICTURES: Highly significant archaeological find as tiny 2000-year-old glass beads recovered from Caithness soil samples – shows international trade existed and recycling

PICTURES: Highly significant archaeological find as tiny 2000-year-old glass beads recovered from Caithness soil samples – shows international trade existed and recycling

11 February 2022

Analysis of soil from Swartigill has revealed several minuscule pieces of Iron Age jewellery that could originate from recycled Roman glass.


Plan today to vote in May for your local councillors

11 February 2022
Plan today to vote in May for your local councillors

Plan today to vote in May for your local councillors

11 February 2022

Local government elections for the Highland Council are taking place on Thursday, May 5 to elect 74 local councillors in 21 wards.


Entries open to celebrate community heroes making Sutherland 'blooming beautiful'

10 February 2022
Entries open to celebrate community heroes making Sutherland 'blooming beautiful'

Entries open to celebrate community heroes making Sutherland 'blooming beautiful'

10 February 2022

Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful invites Sutherland community groups to join its 2022 initiatives.


Pentland Ferries launches calendar competition

02 February 2022
Pentland Ferries launches calendar competition

Pentland Ferries launches calendar competition

02 February 2022

Pentland Ferries is launching a competition for amateur photographers to feature in a new 2023 calendar.


A new era for stamps with UK’s first 'video stamp' – non-barcoded stamps to be phased out by January 31 next year

01 February 2022
A new era for stamps with UK’s first 'video stamp' – non-barcoded stamps to be phased out by January 31 next year

A new era for stamps with UK’s first 'video stamp' – non-barcoded stamps to be phased out by January 31 next year

01 February 2022

Royal Mail today announced that following a successful national trial, it is adding unique barcodes to all its definitive stamps.


Storm disruption on far north line causes suspension of services

31 January 2022
Storm disruption on far north line causes suspension of services

Storm disruption on far north line causes suspension of services

31 January 2022

Fallen trees and branches caused closure of the far north line from Inverness to Wick/Thurso yesterday and workers are out clearing the tracks.


Council leader welcomes confirmation date for Boundary Commission public hearing - Have your say on proposed changes to Parliamentary Constituencies

27 January 2022
Council leader welcomes confirmation date for Boundary Commission public hearing - Have your say on proposed changes to Parliamentary Constituencies

Council leader welcomes confirmation date for Boundary Commission public hearing - Have your say on proposed changes to Parliamentary Constituencies

27 January 2022

The Boundary Commission for Scotland has confirmed details of its public hearing timetable as it enters the next stage of its review.


Donate your old PCs and laptops at Brora and Dornoch libraries to help get tech to tots and teens

26 January 2022
Donate your old PCs and laptops at Brora and Dornoch libraries to help get tech to tots and teens

Donate your old PCs and laptops at Brora and Dornoch libraries to help get tech to tots and teens

26 January 2022

A community interest company has teamed up with High Life Highland libraries to help give children access to technology.


Helmsdale fishing boat helps lifeboat after Pan Pan message sent

26 January 2022
Helmsdale fishing boat helps lifeboat after Pan Pan message sent

Helmsdale fishing boat helps lifeboat after Pan Pan message sent

26 January 2022

The volunteer crew of Wick Lifeboat responded to a 'state of urgency' message sent by Shetland coastguard on behalf of a fishing vessel yesterday.


Caithness at War – historical Wick trail to include replica Spitfire

22 January 2022
Caithness at War – historical Wick trail to include replica Spitfire

Caithness at War – historical Wick trail to include replica Spitfire

22 January 2022

Plans are in the pipeline to create a special World War II memorial trail around Wick that will include the replica of a Spitfire aircraft.


Shoe box appeal delivers 83K boxes

16 January 2022
Shoe box appeal delivers 83K boxes

Shoe box appeal delivers 83K boxes

16 January 2022

Blythswood Care’s 2021 Shoe Box Appeal delivered almost 83,000 boxes to eight countries in Eastern Europe by December 24.


Highland Primary Schools virtual Q&A sessions on Climate Change and COP26 hailed a success

07 January 2022
Highland Primary Schools virtual Q&A sessions on Climate Change and COP26 hailed a success

Highland Primary Schools virtual Q&A sessions on Climate Change and COP26 hailed a success

07 January 2022

Highland school pupils have been learning more about climate change thanks to online Q&A sessions held by members of the council’s Climate Change Team


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