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Latest figures show growth of renewables in electricity consumption

29 March 2020
Latest figures show growth of renewables in electricity consumption

Latest figures show growth of renewables in electricity consumption

29 March 2020

New figures show that the equivalent of 90 per cent of Scotland's electricity consumption now comes from renewable sources.


North MSP takes up concerns of self-catering businesses about lack of funding

29 March 2020
North MSP takes up concerns of self-catering businesses about lack of funding

North MSP takes up concerns of self-catering businesses about lack of funding

29 March 2020

North MSP Rhoda Grant says she has has been inundated with enquiries from self-catering businesses that are worried about their future.


Creative call-out from Lyth to make Marine Mosaic

28 March 2020
Creative call-out from Lyth to make Marine Mosaic

Creative call-out from Lyth to make Marine Mosaic

28 March 2020

Lyth Arts Centre is urging the Caithness public to come up with some coastline-inspired creativity while everyone is stuck at home.


Lidl donating bags of fruit and vegetables to NHS staff

28 March 2020
Lidl donating bags of fruit and vegetables to NHS staff

Lidl donating bags of fruit and vegetables to NHS staff

28 March 2020

Lidl is to donate bags of fruit and vegetables to NHS staff across the country to help provide frontline health workers with fresh produce.


Public urged to watch out for children at risk during coronavirus crisis

28 March 2020
Public urged to watch out for children at risk during coronavirus crisis

Public urged to watch out for children at risk during coronavirus crisis

28 March 2020

With schools and nurseries closed, a child protection group is urging people to keep their eyes and ears open for youngsters who may be at risk.


Stagecoach making further cuts to timetables while maintaining 'critical routes'

28 March 2020
Stagecoach making further cuts to timetables while maintaining 'critical routes'

Stagecoach making further cuts to timetables while maintaining 'critical routes'

28 March 2020

Stagecoach Highland is making further cuts to its timetables in response to government advice on avoiding non-essential travel.


Highland Council play parks are closed

27 March 2020
Highland Council play parks are closed

Highland Council play parks are closed

27 March 2020

Signs are going up at Highland Council play parks to reinforce the message that they are all closed until further notice due to coronavirus.


Highland Council to launch e-vouchers for free school meals

27 March 2020
Highland Council to launch e-vouchers for free school meals

Highland Council to launch e-vouchers for free school meals

27 March 2020

Highland Council will be providing e-vouchers to families to support access to free school meals from the start of next week.


Visiting suspended across NHS Highland health and social care sites

27 March 2020
Visiting suspended across NHS Highland health and social care sites

Visiting suspended across NHS Highland health and social care sites

27 March 2020

NHS Highland has suspended visiting across its health and social care sites with immediate effect in order to shield vulnerable groups.


Routine dental care services suspended

26 March 2020
Routine dental care services suspended

Routine dental care services suspended

26 March 2020

"Do not go along to your dentist" is the message as routine dental care services are suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak.


Denchi Group to keep supplying MoD with batteries and charging systems

26 March 2020
Denchi Group to keep supplying MoD with batteries and charging systems

Denchi Group to keep supplying MoD with batteries and charging systems

26 March 2020

Thurso-based Denchi Group is staying open to ensure the Ministry of Defence continues to be supplied with the batteries and charging systems it needs.


Brothers do a power of good for charity in Mighty Deerstalker race

26 March 2020
Brothers do a power of good for charity in Mighty Deerstalker race

Brothers do a power of good for charity in Mighty Deerstalker race

26 March 2020

Three Castletown brothers raised more than £700 for charity after competing in one of the UK’s toughest night races while dressed as Power Rangers.


Labour MSP fears Caithness air links will suffer long-term damage

26 March 2020
Labour MSP fears Caithness air links will suffer long-term damage

Labour MSP fears Caithness air links will suffer long-term damage

26 March 2020

Labour MSP David Stewart says he is concerned that Caithness air links will suffer long-term damage as the coronavirus crisis takes its toll.


North airports to remain open for lifeline and essential services

26 March 2020
North airports to remain open for lifeline and essential services

North airports to remain open for lifeline and essential services

26 March 2020

Airports run by HIAL are to be closed to scheduled flights – but plans are being drawn up to allow 'lifeline and essential services' to continue.


Brora aiming to reach the next level after being crowned champions

26 March 2020
Brora aiming to reach the next level after being crowned champions

Brora aiming to reach the next level after being crowned champions

26 March 2020

Newly crowned Highland League champions Brora Rangers remain focused on stepping up to the next level of Scottish football, the club's chairman says.


Mackay will always be welcome back, says Wick Academy chairman

25 March 2020
Mackay will always be welcome back, says Wick Academy chairman

Mackay will always be welcome back, says Wick Academy chairman

25 March 2020

Wick Academy chairman Pat Miller has made it clear that Sam Mackay will always be welcome at Harmsworth Park in whatever capacity.


Highland Council helpline now up and running

25 March 2020
Highland Council helpline now up and running

Highland Council helpline now up and running

25 March 2020

Highland Council has launched a free helpline to assist with volunteering support during the Covid-19 outbreak.


Noss Primary School and Miller Academy among key worker hubs

25 March 2020
Noss Primary School and Miller Academy among key worker hubs

Noss Primary School and Miller Academy among key worker hubs

25 March 2020

Noss Primary School in Wick and Miller Academy in Thurso are among a number of centres set up for the children of key workers in the Highlands.


Funding available from North Highland Initiative for support groups

25 March 2020
Funding available from North Highland Initiative for support groups

Funding available from North Highland Initiative for support groups

25 March 2020

Funding has become available for community organisations that are setting up support for vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic.


Church launches YouTube channel and phone line

25 March 2020
Church launches YouTube channel and phone line

Church launches YouTube channel and phone line

25 March 2020

Pulteneytown and Thrumster Church is providing updates and services through a new YouTube channel and a telephone line.


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