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James shortlisted for Sports Photographer of the Year honour

01 April 2020
James shortlisted for Sports Photographer of the Year honour

James shortlisted for Sports Photographer of the Year honour

01 April 2020

Caithness freelance photographer James Gunn has been recognised again at national level for the quality of his sports action pictures.


SSEN £350,000 resilience fund to support coronavirus response

31 March 2020
SSEN £350,000 resilience fund to support coronavirus response

SSEN £350,000 resilience fund to support coronavirus response

31 March 2020

A new £350,000 fund to support communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic is now open for applications.


'Stay local' message when exercising or walking dogs

31 March 2020
'Stay local' message when exercising or walking dogs

'Stay local' message when exercising or walking dogs

31 March 2020

Highlands and Islands SNP MSP Maree Todd has urged the public to "stay local" when exercising and walking dogs, and avoid any unnecessary travel.


First year of Newton Room 'has been a fantastic experience'

31 March 2020
First year of Newton Room 'has been a fantastic experience'

First year of Newton Room 'has been a fantastic experience'

31 March 2020

This week marks one year since the UK’s first Norwegian-style learning centres officially opened in the Highlands, with Thurso leading the way.


Public told to stop using textile banks

31 March 2020
Public told to stop using textile banks

Public told to stop using textile banks

31 March 2020

Highland Council has told members of the public to stop using textile bank facilities until further notice.


Stone still believes Wick/Edinburgh link can be saved as Loganair seeks support

30 March 2020
Stone still believes Wick/Edinburgh link can be saved as Loganair seeks support

Stone still believes Wick/Edinburgh link can be saved as Loganair seeks support

30 March 2020

North MP Jamie Stone believes Loganair’s Wick to Edinburgh flights can still be saved – if a public service obligation is introduced on the route.


Warning from Scottish Water as 'choke squads' clear blocked sewer pipes

30 March 2020
Warning from Scottish Water as 'choke squads' clear blocked sewer pipes

Warning from Scottish Water as 'choke squads' clear blocked sewer pipes

30 March 2020

Householders are being told to "do the right thing" and stop using unsuitable alternatives to toilet paper.


North Caledonian League outcome put off until summer

30 March 2020
North Caledonian League outcome put off until summer

North Caledonian League outcome put off until summer

30 March 2020

A decision on the outcome of the 2019/20 North Caledonian League campaign is unlikely to be made until the end of June.


Stone backs extension of free TV licences for over-75s

30 March 2020
Stone backs extension of free TV licences for over-75s

Stone backs extension of free TV licences for over-75s

30 March 2020

North MP Jamie Stone has signed a cross-party letter asking for free TV licences for over-75s to be extended indefinitely.


Call for community volunteers to sign up with British Red Cross

30 March 2020
Call for community volunteers to sign up with British Red Cross

Call for community volunteers to sign up with British Red Cross

30 March 2020

The Scottish Government is urging volunteers to sign up with the British Red Cross to help those most in need in their communities.


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.


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