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Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

16 April 2024
Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

16 April 2024

Sewage was dumped in the Highland area almost 1500 times last year – a figure described as "disgusting" by far north MP Jamie Stone.


North Highland Initiative opens applications for 2024 grant awards

14 April 2024
North Highland Initiative opens applications for 2024 grant awards

North Highland Initiative opens applications for 2024 grant awards

14 April 2024

The North Highland Initiative, which awarded more than £270,000 to communities last year, is ready to receive applications for its 2024 programme.


Unions ‘open to further discussions’ as Dounreay strike looms

12 April 2024
Unions ‘open to further discussions’ as Dounreay strike looms

Unions ‘open to further discussions’ as Dounreay strike looms

12 April 2024

Unions at Dounreay “remain open to negotiating with management” over an improved pay deal but are preparing for a strike if no new offer is made.


‘Unprecedented infestation’ of rats at Dounreay site

12 April 2024
‘Unprecedented infestation’ of rats at Dounreay site

‘Unprecedented infestation’ of rats at Dounreay site

12 April 2024

Dounreay has had to bring in pest controllers to deal with an "unprecedented infestation of rats," according to a safety rep at the site.


Strike at Dounreay ‘inevitable’ as workers from all three unions vote overwhelmingly for action

09 April 2024
Strike at Dounreay ‘inevitable’ as workers from all three unions vote overwhelmingly for action

Strike at Dounreay ‘inevitable’ as workers from all three unions vote overwhelmingly for action

09 April 2024

Workers from all three unions at Dounreay are set to go on strike after members at the site voted for industrial action over an ongoing pay dispute.


Air fare price rise for Wick-Aberdeen PSO route from next month

27 March 2024
Air fare price rise for Wick-Aberdeen PSO route from next month

Air fare price rise for Wick-Aberdeen PSO route from next month

27 March 2024

The price of an air fare between Wick and Aberdeen is to rise from next month due to "prevailing economic conditions."


Run from Land's End to John O' Groats expected to raise £20,000 for Down Syndrome charities

24 March 2024
Run from Land's End to John O' Groats expected to raise £20,000 for Down Syndrome charities

Run from Land's End to John O' Groats expected to raise £20,000 for Down Syndrome charities

24 March 2024

Seventy-five runners are taking part in the event


Wartime death of Duke of Kent in Caithness plane crash subject of play reading at Lyth Arts Centre

22 March 2024
Wartime death of Duke of Kent in Caithness plane crash subject of play reading at Lyth Arts Centre

Wartime death of Duke of Kent in Caithness plane crash subject of play reading at Lyth Arts Centre

22 March 2024

Plans to tour the two-act play around the Highlands and central belt of Scotland


Plan to extend decommissioning work at Dounreay until the 2070s will guarantee 'employment and investment for many more decades to come'

22 March 2024
Plan to extend decommissioning work at Dounreay until the 2070s will guarantee 'employment and investment for many more decades to come'

Plan to extend decommissioning work at Dounreay until the 2070s will guarantee 'employment and investment for many more decades to come'

22 March 2024

Announcement described as "fantastic news" for the workforce and Caithness economy


Employees claim Dounreay is in 'freefall' as staff morale hits 'all-time low'

02 March 2024
Employees claim Dounreay is in 'freefall' as staff morale hits 'all-time low'

Employees claim Dounreay is in 'freefall' as staff morale hits 'all-time low'

02 March 2024

Management says it is committed to improving "workforce satisfaction"


Reay primary in class of its own after helping former pupil's fund-raising appeal

29 February 2024
Reay primary in class of its own after helping former pupil's fund-raising appeal

Reay primary in class of its own after helping former pupil's fund-raising appeal

29 February 2024

Youngsters raise £300 to help Arran Macleod in his bid to assist the Anthony Nolan Trust


North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

12 January 2024
North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

12 January 2024

Ariane Burgess calls for more support for the sector


Senior management changes taking place at Dounreay

09 December 2023
Senior management changes taking place at Dounreay

Senior management changes taking place at Dounreay

09 December 2023

New-look executive team to be in place early next year


Chancellor's measures 'step in right direction' but don't far enough to help local economy

23 November 2023
Chancellor's measures 'step in right direction' but don't far enough to help local economy

Chancellor's measures 'step in right direction' but don't far enough to help local economy

23 November 2023

Jamie Stone and Trudy Morris respond to Autumn Statement


Mcleod family pledge 'to fight for justice no matter how long it takes'

17 November 2023
Mcleod family pledge 'to fight for justice no matter how long it takes'

Mcleod family pledge 'to fight for justice no matter how long it takes'

17 November 2023

Meeting to take place with Crown officials in Edinburgh later this month


Stone says proposed £6.6 million cut to Creative Scotland's budget is 'extremely distressing'

28 October 2023
Stone says proposed £6.6 million cut to Creative Scotland's budget is 'extremely distressing'

Stone says proposed £6.6 million cut to Creative Scotland's budget is 'extremely distressing'

28 October 2023

Far north MP wants Scottish Government to reconsider the plan


SubSea 7 preparing to start work on three pipelines for Aker BP

26 October 2023
SubSea 7 preparing to start work on three pipelines for Aker BP

SubSea 7 preparing to start work on three pipelines for Aker BP

26 October 2023

News of the contract was described as "really heartening" by Caithness business leader Trudy Morris


WATCH: Wick John O' Groats airport stages successful test flight of the largest unmanned air vehicle in Europe

26 October 2023
WATCH: Wick John O' Groats airport stages successful test flight of the largest unmanned air vehicle in Europe

WATCH: Wick John O' Groats airport stages successful test flight of the largest unmanned air vehicle in Europe

26 October 2023

Exercise aims to deliver blueprint for net zero regional aviation across the UK


Caithness woman takes part in gruelling triathlon world championship in Hawaii

26 October 2023
Caithness woman takes part in gruelling triathlon world championship in Hawaii

Caithness woman takes part in gruelling triathlon world championship in Hawaii

26 October 2023

Louise Sinclair felt "surprisingly fresh" after the demanding event


Gary Campbell is new chief executive at the Crofting Commission

24 October 2023
Gary Campbell is new chief executive at the Crofting Commission

Gary Campbell is new chief executive at the Crofting Commission

24 October 2023

He has worked in the public and private sectors in the Highlands and Islands


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