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Space-powered drones could soon help NHS in Sutherland

11 July 2021
Space-powered drones could soon help NHS in Sutherland

Space-powered drones could soon help NHS in Sutherland

11 July 2021

Drone powered delivery of life-saving medical supplies could be initiated in Sutherland to help beat Covid-19.


Rural Youth Project hosts event to highlight LGBT+ visibility and acceptance in remote communities

10 July 2021
Rural Youth Project hosts event to highlight LGBT+ visibility and acceptance in remote communities

Rural Youth Project hosts event to highlight LGBT+ visibility and acceptance in remote communities

10 July 2021

The Rural Youth Project is hosting an event on Tuesday (July 13) to focus on LGBT+ visibility and acceptance in rural communities.


Call to celebrate HM Coastguard's 200th anniversary by sharing memories, photos and experiences

07 July 2021
Call to celebrate HM Coastguard's 200th anniversary by sharing memories, photos and experiences

Call to celebrate HM Coastguard's 200th anniversary by sharing memories, photos and experiences

07 July 2021

The current Maritime Safety Week marks almost six months to the day until Her Majesty’s Coastguard will celebrate a milestone birthday.


WATCH: Monster Saltire flag is unfurled on Dunnet beach

05 July 2021
WATCH: Monster Saltire flag is unfurled on Dunnet beach

WATCH: Monster Saltire flag is unfurled on Dunnet beach

05 July 2021

A group of intrepid Scottish independence supporters battled against winds to unfurl a 72-foot long Saltire flag at Dunnet beach on Saturday.


Sutherland residents can now access new debt advice service

05 July 2021
Sutherland residents can now access new debt advice service

Sutherland residents can now access new debt advice service

05 July 2021

A new opinion poll reveals that more than a third of Scots are worried about paying their monthly bills over the next year.


Far north householder scoops home improvement retailer's first ever 'Sensational Shed' award

04 July 2021
Far north householder scoops home improvement retailer's first ever 'Sensational Shed' award

Far north householder scoops home improvement retailer's first ever 'Sensational Shed' award

04 July 2021

A garden shed can be much more than a humdrum wooden erection – for a Halkirk woman it's an award-winning outdoor office.


WATCH: Danger of leaving dog in hot cars

03 July 2021
WATCH: Danger of leaving dog in hot cars

WATCH: Danger of leaving dog in hot cars

03 July 2021

It may seem like stating the obvious, but a Scottish animal welfare charity reiterates its annual summer message – never leave your dog in a hot car.


Ocean eco paddleboarder's shock find near Lybster coast

03 July 2021
Ocean eco paddleboarder's shock find near Lybster coast

Ocean eco paddleboarder's shock find near Lybster coast

03 July 2021

An ocean advocate on a charity trip around the coast talked of her shock discovery of an entangled humpback whale calf found dead near Lybster.


Free online climate change discussion will focus on Caithness and Sutherland communities

25 June 2021
Free online climate change discussion will focus on Caithness and Sutherland communities

Free online climate change discussion will focus on Caithness and Sutherland communities

25 June 2021

In its second free online event, Community Land Scotland is holding a discussion on the climate emergency.


Free event on how Caithness and Sutherland communities can help address climate change

24 June 2021
Free event on how Caithness and Sutherland communities can help address climate change

Free event on how Caithness and Sutherland communities can help address climate change

24 June 2021

In its second free online event, Community Land Scotland is holding a discussion on the climate emergency.


Mystery plastic tub found on far north beach could be part of global treasure hunt

22 June 2021
Mystery plastic tub found on far north beach could be part of global treasure hunt

Mystery plastic tub found on far north beach could be part of global treasure hunt

22 June 2021

A watertight plastic box found on Castletown beach appears to be part of a global treasure hunt thinks its finder.


Recruitment for £122k council boss to go ahead despite last year's uproar

21 June 2021
Recruitment for £122k council boss to go ahead despite last year's uproar

Recruitment for £122k council boss to go ahead despite last year's uproar

21 June 2021

The council is recruiting a deputy chief at a salary of £122,812 whose aim is to create an 'economy built on fairness of opportunity for all'.


Ceremony marks official opening of John O'Groats Trail gateway arch

16 June 2021
Ceremony marks official opening of John O'Groats Trail gateway arch

Ceremony marks official opening of John O'Groats Trail gateway arch

16 June 2021

The sun broke through cloud cover to illuminate a new sculpted feature at John O'Groats on Monday as it was declared officially open.


PICTURES: Celebrations as classic cars line up at a classic Caithness backdrop

14 June 2021
PICTURES: Celebrations as classic cars line up at a classic Caithness backdrop

PICTURES: Celebrations as classic cars line up at a classic Caithness backdrop

14 June 2021

The Castle of Mey provided the perfect setting for a display of vintage vehicles yesterday as a local club celebrated a major funding achievement.


Highland talent sought for micro-budget short film programme

14 June 2021
Highland talent sought for micro-budget short film programme

Highland talent sought for micro-budget short film programme

14 June 2021

A short film commissioning call is open until June 30 that seeks filmmakers in the Highlands to get involved.


Highland Council continues work to tackle homelessness

11 June 2021
Highland Council continues work to tackle homelessness

Highland Council continues work to tackle homelessness

11 June 2021

Homelessness was on the agenda earlier today at a Highland Council meeting to discuss updates on how the issue was tackled during the Covid pandemic.


WATCH: Partial eclipse of the sun caught on camera

11 June 2021
WATCH: Partial eclipse of the sun caught on camera

WATCH: Partial eclipse of the sun caught on camera

11 June 2021

A few far north residents had their eyes on the skies yesterday morning to try and spot an unusual phenomenon and capture digital images if possible.


Council launches #BuildingOurFutureHighland

10 June 2021
Council launches #BuildingOurFutureHighland

Council launches #BuildingOurFutureHighland

10 June 2021

The council launches a campaign to keep the public updated on education, housing, and property projects across the region.


Coastguard to carry out 'unannounced inspections' of fishing vessels

09 June 2021
Coastguard to carry out 'unannounced inspections' of fishing vessels

Coastguard to carry out 'unannounced inspections' of fishing vessels

09 June 2021

Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are to carry out unannounced inspections of fishing vessels across the UK.


PICTURES: Scottish SPCA shares heartbreaking pictures of how litter affects wildlife

08 June 2021
PICTURES: Scottish SPCA shares heartbreaking pictures of how litter affects wildlife

PICTURES: Scottish SPCA shares heartbreaking pictures of how litter affects wildlife

08 June 2021

Scotland's animal welfare charity urges dog walkers to pick up two items of litter when out and about on their daily strolls.


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