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Free school meals for all P1-P4 pupils in Sutherland

03 August 2021
Free school meals for all P1-P4 pupils in Sutherland

Free school meals for all P1-P4 pupils in Sutherland

03 August 2021

This month the universal provision of free school meals for all children in P1-P3 will be extended to include P4 children in the county.


Celebrate the Flow Country on International Bog Day

23 July 2021
Celebrate the Flow Country on International Bog Day

Celebrate the Flow Country on International Bog Day

23 July 2021

Highland Council is supporting International Bog Day on Sunday, an annual event designed to celebrate the importance of bogs to our environment.


PICTURES: Greenpeace's Just Transition tour reaches far north

22 July 2021
PICTURES: Greenpeace's Just Transition tour reaches far north

PICTURES: Greenpeace's Just Transition tour reaches far north

22 July 2021

The John O'Groat Journal was given special access to a protest by Greenpeace activists as they set out from Wick harbour to the Beatrice wind farm.


Far north stop for Greenpeace ship

19 July 2021
Far north stop for Greenpeace ship

Far north stop for Greenpeace ship

19 July 2021

A Greenpeace ship will arrive in Wick tomorrow (Tuesday, July 20), as the campaigning group embarks on the second leg of its Just Transition Tour.


Outrage over mess left on far north beach

16 July 2021
Outrage over mess left on far north beach

Outrage over mess left on far north beach

16 July 2021

A social media post showing the aftermath of an alleged party by Wick teenagers at Reiss beach has provoked condemnation from many in the community.


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.


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