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Jamie Stone fears 'cliff-edge' loss of jobs at end of furlough scheme

07 July 2021
Jamie Stone fears 'cliff-edge' loss of jobs at end of furlough scheme

Jamie Stone fears 'cliff-edge' loss of jobs at end of furlough scheme

07 July 2021

Almost 2000 people in the far north could face "a cliff-edge" when the UK Government's furlough scheme comes to an end in September.


Cyclist Mark Beaumont completes Land's End to John O'Groats relay in record time

06 July 2021
Cyclist Mark Beaumont completes Land's End to John O'Groats relay in record time

Cyclist Mark Beaumont completes Land's End to John O'Groats relay in record time

06 July 2021

The fastest known time for a two-man cycle relay from Land's End to John O' Groats has just been set.


Research at Dounreay could result in savings in decommissioning costs

26 June 2021
Research at Dounreay could result in savings in decommissioning costs

Research at Dounreay could result in savings in decommissioning costs

26 June 2021

Dounreay was involved in ground-breaking research which could lead to savings in decommissioning of nuclear sites.


Transplant athlete's Land's End to John O'Groats challenge

12 June 2021
Transplant athlete's Land's End to John O'Groats challenge

Transplant athlete's Land's End to John O'Groats challenge

12 June 2021

Ryan Brett hopes to boost the funds of a charity which means a lot to him by undertaking his marathon run


Fundraiser sets off from John O'Groats on World's Longest Golf Hole challenge

11 June 2021
Fundraiser sets off from John O'Groats on World's Longest Golf Hole challenge

Fundraiser sets off from John O'Groats on World's Longest Golf Hole challenge

11 June 2021

A former armed forces skiing trainer sets off from John O' Groats today (Friday) on a mammoth ten-week charity challenge.


Scottish locations sought for special Salvage Hunters programme

10 June 2021
Scottish locations sought for special Salvage Hunters programme

Scottish locations sought for special Salvage Hunters programme

10 June 2021

Sutherland could be included in a popular television show which is featuring a special programme on Scotland.


Strathy South wind farm should have four fewer turbines, says Highland Council report

03 June 2021
Strathy South wind farm should have four fewer turbines, says Highland Council report

Strathy South wind farm should have four fewer turbines, says Highland Council report

03 June 2021

The proposed wind farm at Strathy South should have four fewer turbines, taking the number from 39 to 35.


'Widespread local support' for Strathy South wind farm plan, say SSE

03 June 2021
'Widespread local support' for Strathy South wind farm plan, say SSE

'Widespread local support' for Strathy South wind farm plan, say SSE

03 June 2021

A plan to build a huge wind farm near Strathy has "widespread local support", according to the company behind the project.


Restoration of peatlands will play a part in space hub plans on north coast of Sutherland

02 June 2021
Restoration of peatlands will play a part in space hub plans on north coast of Sutherland

Restoration of peatlands will play a part in space hub plans on north coast of Sutherland

02 June 2021

Peat restoration is to play a key role in plans to build the world’s first carbon neutral space hub on the north coast of Sutherland.


Todd says north has 'massive opportunities' in renewable energies

23 May 2021
Todd says north has 'massive opportunities' in renewable energies

Todd says north has 'massive opportunities' in renewable energies

23 May 2021

The north is "perfectly placed to take advantage of the massive opportunities" in renewable energy, according to Maree Todd.


Child poverty in north was over 26 per cent before coronavirus struck, report reveals

20 May 2021
Child poverty in north was over 26 per cent before coronavirus struck, report reveals

Child poverty in north was over 26 per cent before coronavirus struck, report reveals

20 May 2021

North children in poverty was 26.3 per cent before the coronavirus pandemic struck, according to a new report.


Family pay tribute to north man who died five months after being diagnosed with brain tumour

08 May 2021
Family pay tribute to north man who died five months after being diagnosed with brain tumour

Family pay tribute to north man who died five months after being diagnosed with brain tumour

08 May 2021

A Highland woman has spoken of her devastation after losing her 52-year-old husband to a brain tumour


Thousands of food parcels given to north families during Covid-19 pandemic

28 April 2021
Thousands of food parcels given to north families during Covid-19 pandemic

Thousands of food parcels given to north families during Covid-19 pandemic

28 April 2021

Almost 4000 food parcels were provided to families in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross during the pandemic, says, Marion Donaldson.


Stone calls on Boris Johnson to speak out on Qatar World Cup 'modern day slavery'

25 April 2021
Stone calls on Boris Johnson to speak out on Qatar World Cup 'modern day slavery'

Stone calls on Boris Johnson to speak out on Qatar World Cup 'modern day slavery'

25 April 2021

North MP Jamie Stone has urged the Prime Minister to speak out on the "horrific" treatment of Qatar's World Cup migrant workers.


Plans for a football European Super League should be given a red card, says Stone

21 April 2021
Plans for a football European Super League should be given a red card, says Stone

Plans for a football European Super League should be given a red card, says Stone

21 April 2021

Plans to set up a football European Super league are "a nonsense", according to north MP, Jamie Stone.


Conservative pledge to recruit hundreds of new teachers in Highlands

18 April 2021
Conservative pledge to recruit hundreds of new teachers in Highlands

Conservative pledge to recruit hundreds of new teachers in Highlands

18 April 2021

A pledge to recruit 279 teachers in the Highlands and Islands has been welcomed by Conservative candidate Edward Mountain.


Far north pupils set to return to classroom on Monday

14 April 2021
Far north pupils set to return to classroom on Monday

Far north pupils set to return to classroom on Monday

14 April 2021

Pupils in the far north and elsewhere in the Highlands will be heading back to school next week.


Far north not represented on Hial board, says Stone

09 April 2021
Far north not represented on Hial board, says Stone

Far north not represented on Hial board, says Stone

09 April 2021

Air traffic centralisation could have been stopped if local representatives were on the board of Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd.


Far north wind farm campaigner challenges First Minister's 'power come from people' statement

09 April 2021
Far north wind farm campaigner challenges First Minister's 'power come from people' statement

Far north wind farm campaigner challenges First Minister's 'power come from people' statement

09 April 2021

Herrick challenges, Nicola Sturgeon, to "put her money where her mouth is" when it comes to listening to the views of local people.


High cost to taxpayer of illegal fly-tipping

10 March 2021
High cost to taxpayer of illegal fly-tipping

High cost to taxpayer of illegal fly-tipping

10 March 2021

Illegal fly-tipping is costing taxpayers in Caithness and other parts of Scotland more than £2. 5 million a year.


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