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Highland Council urged to drop loss-making fossil fuel pension investment in favour of renewable energy

08 March 2021
Highland Council urged to drop loss-making fossil fuel pension investment in favour of renewable energy

Highland Council urged to drop loss-making fossil fuel pension investment in favour of renewable energy

08 March 2021

Council's pension fund invested £46 million in fossil fuel companies, according to Friends of Earth report.


Repair bill for far north's potholed roads estimated at £16m

27 February 2021
Repair bill for far north's potholed roads estimated at £16m

Repair bill for far north's potholed roads estimated at £16m

27 February 2021

The cost of carrying out urgent repairs on roads in Caithness and Sutherland is estimated to be around £16 million


WATCH: Tidal power pioneered in Pentland Firth is installed in Japanese waters

20 February 2021
WATCH: Tidal power pioneered in Pentland Firth is installed in Japanese waters

WATCH: Tidal power pioneered in Pentland Firth is installed in Japanese waters

20 February 2021

THE company behind the MeyGen tidal energy project in the Pentland Firth has achieved "a huge milestone" after installing a turbine in Japan.


MSP calls for obstetric and paediatric support at far north hospital's midwife led service

12 February 2021
MSP calls for obstetric and paediatric support at far north hospital's midwife led service

MSP calls for obstetric and paediatric support at far north hospital's midwife led service

12 February 2021

Pregnant women in Caithness should have a 21st century maternity service with obstetric and paediatric support, says Rhoda Grant


Delivery of vaccine to remote areas needs to be speeded up, says MSP

28 January 2021
Delivery of vaccine to remote areas needs to be speeded up, says MSP

Delivery of vaccine to remote areas needs to be speeded up, says MSP

28 January 2021

A north MSP has urged the Scottish Government to get Covid vaccine to the remotest parts of the Highlands and Islands


Why are army not helping with vaccine roll out in Scotland? Jamie Stone calls for answers from Scottish Government ministers

15 January 2021
Why are army not helping with vaccine roll out in Scotland? Jamie Stone calls for answers from Scottish Government ministers

Why are army not helping with vaccine roll out in Scotland? Jamie Stone calls for answers from Scottish Government ministers

15 January 2021

North MP Jamie Stone wants the army to help with the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine.


Proposed new Sutherland super ward would be bigger than most UK constituencies

06 January 2021
Proposed new Sutherland super ward would be bigger than most UK constituencies

Proposed new Sutherland super ward would be bigger than most UK constituencies

06 January 2021

PLANS to cut the number of Highland councillors and reorganise wards have been described as “completely unacceptable” by an MSP.


MSP Gail Ross calls for air traffic control centralisation plan to be abandoned

31 December 2020
MSP Gail Ross calls for air traffic control centralisation plan to be abandoned

MSP Gail Ross calls for air traffic control centralisation plan to be abandoned

31 December 2020

PLANS to centralise Highlands and Islands air traffic control services in Inverness should be scrapped, according to north MSP Gail Ross.


MeyGen tidal energy equipment to be installed in Japan

27 December 2020
MeyGen tidal energy equipment to be installed in Japan

MeyGen tidal energy equipment to be installed in Japan

27 December 2020

Tidal energy equipment, based on the MeyGen model in Caithness, is due to be installed at a site in Japan next month.


HS Highland issues advice on hospital visits as region moves into Tier 4

25 December 2020
HS Highland issues advice on hospital visits as region moves into Tier 4

HS Highland issues advice on hospital visits as region moves into Tier 4

25 December 2020

New guidance on visiting hospitals and care homes has been issued by NHS Highland as the area moves into Level 4 restrictions.


Drug and alcohol treatment programme piloted in Far North gives 'hope for the future'

18 December 2020
Drug and alcohol treatment programme piloted in Far North gives 'hope for the future'

Drug and alcohol treatment programme piloted in Far North gives 'hope for the future'

18 December 2020

A drug and alcohol abuse reduction system being piloted in Caithness could be adopted throughout Scotland


First Minister urged to say when home visit rules can be relaxed in north

17 December 2020
First Minister urged to say when home visit rules can be relaxed in north

First Minister urged to say when home visit rules can be relaxed in north

17 December 2020

Edward Mountain, has urged Nicola Sturgeon to say when the rules on household visits in the Highlands will be relaxed


New generation of MeyGen turbines on way

29 November 2020
New generation of MeyGen turbines on way

New generation of MeyGen turbines on way

29 November 2020

THE company behind the MeyGen project in the Pentland Firth is set to start manufacturing a new-style turbine.


Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore

27 November 2020
Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore

Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore

27 November 2020

MP Ian Blackford has apologised to a local photographer after a picture taken in Caithness caused a row and a backlash on social media


Scottish health secretary gives assurance over access to coronavirus vaccine for those living in remote areas

22 November 2020
Scottish health secretary gives assurance over access to coronavirus vaccine for those living in remote areas

Scottish health secretary gives assurance over access to coronavirus vaccine for those living in remote areas

22 November 2020

An assurance has been given to a north MSP over the coronavirus vaccine.


Man dies after Far North road crash

18 November 2020
Man dies after Far North road crash

Man dies after Far North road crash

18 November 2020

A 73-year-old man has died following an accident on the A836 road, near Dunnet. His car left the road south of the Caithness village.


MP Jamie Stone raises issue in Commons of Far North vaccine rollout

12 November 2020
MP Jamie Stone raises issue in Commons of Far North vaccine rollout

MP Jamie Stone raises issue in Commons of Far North vaccine rollout

12 November 2020

The far north should get its fair share of the coronavirus vaccine, says Jamie Stone.


Dunbeath road accident 'serious'

10 November 2020
Dunbeath road accident 'serious'

Dunbeath road accident 'serious'

10 November 2020

A road accident on the A9 at Dunbeath this morning has been described by Police Scotland as "serious".


Accolade for Castle of Mey Gardens

09 November 2020
Accolade for Castle of Mey Gardens

Accolade for Castle of Mey Gardens

09 November 2020

The gardens at the Castle of Mey have received "a great accolade" after being named among the finest in the world in a new book.


Prince Charles praises work to make Castle of Mey gardens a year-round attraction

25 October 2020
Prince Charles praises work to make Castle of Mey gardens a year-round attraction

Prince Charles praises work to make Castle of Mey gardens a year-round attraction

25 October 2020

Prince Charles has overseen a project to make the Castle of Mey gardens a year-round attraction, praising the “tireless work” of the gardening team.


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