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'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.


Proposal for old mill at Castletown goes to Highland Council

23 May 2021
Proposal for old mill at Castletown goes to Highland Council

Proposal for old mill at Castletown goes to Highland Council

23 May 2021

Plan for historic mill could take a step forward if a planning application is approved by Highland Council.


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.


Plea for investigation into charity regulator's handling of Wick Academy Development Fund concerns

21 May 2021
Plea for investigation into charity regulator's handling of Wick Academy Development Fund concerns

Plea for investigation into charity regulator's handling of Wick Academy Development Fund concerns

21 May 2021

A call has been made for the Scottish charity regulator to carry out an internal investigation into its handling of concerns raised over the fund.


'Business as usual' at MeyGen despite concerns over shareholder

20 May 2021
'Business as usual' at MeyGen despite concerns over shareholder

'Business as usual' at MeyGen despite concerns over shareholder

20 May 2021

An assurance has been given about the MeyGen tidal energy project and its staff despite concerns over one of its shareholders.


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.


Thurso High pupils forced to isolate

20 May 2021
Thurso High pupils forced to isolate

Thurso High pupils forced to isolate

20 May 2021

A positive coronavirus test earlier in the week meant some pupils had to isolate, but follow-up tests proved negative, Highland Council said.


Sheepdog trials to return to Caithness after 14-month absence

19 May 2021
Sheepdog trials to return to Caithness after 14-month absence

Sheepdog trials to return to Caithness after 14-month absence

19 May 2021

Annual sheep dog trials return to Caithness this weekend after an absence of 14 months due to the coronavirus pandemic.


Parliament bid to deal with 'catastrophic' roads in Caithness

19 May 2021
Parliament bid to deal with 'catastrophic' roads in Caithness

Parliament bid to deal with 'catastrophic' roads in Caithness

19 May 2021

A bid is being made to get cross-party support in the Scottish Parliament to deal with the "catastrophic " state of roads in Caithness.


Trade 'very good' says Caithness hotelier after easing of restrictions

18 May 2021
Trade 'very good' says Caithness hotelier after easing of restrictions

Trade 'very good' says Caithness hotelier after easing of restrictions

18 May 2021

Caithness hotelier Andrew Mowat described business as "very good" on Monday following the easing of coronavirus restrictions.


Highland engineering award for young Caithness student

18 May 2021
Highland engineering award for young Caithness student

Highland engineering award for young Caithness student

18 May 2021

A Caithness graduate has come top of the class after winning a University of the Highlands and Islands' engineering award.


Trust formed to improve the Sinclair Bay area of Caithness

18 May 2021
Trust formed to improve the Sinclair Bay area of Caithness

Trust formed to improve the Sinclair Bay area of Caithness

18 May 2021

A body has been formed to improve and develop the Sinclair Bay area of Caithness as a place to live, work and visit.


Next phase of MeyGen project will 'really put tidal energy on the map,' says Simec boss

17 May 2021
Next phase of MeyGen project will 'really put tidal energy on the map,' says Simec boss

Next phase of MeyGen project will 'really put tidal energy on the map,' says Simec boss

17 May 2021

The next stage of the MeyGen project off the Caithness coast will put tidal energy on the map, says company chief


Caithness business leader wants clarity over easing of coronavirus restrictions

15 May 2021
Caithness business leader wants clarity over easing of coronavirus restrictions

Caithness business leader wants clarity over easing of coronavirus restrictions

15 May 2021

The easing of Covid restrictions next week is good news for tourism and hospitality – but 'clarity and certainty' will be needed for other sectors.


Heart machines donated to Caithness General hospital in Wick

15 May 2021
Heart machines donated to Caithness General hospital in Wick

Heart machines donated to Caithness General hospital in Wick

15 May 2021

Two new heart machines get the thumbs up from Caithness General hospital’s accident and emergency team.


Wick charity's £140,000 to go to local organisations, says judicial factor

14 May 2021
Wick charity's £140,000 to go to local organisations, says judicial factor

Wick charity's £140,000 to go to local organisations, says judicial factor

14 May 2021

The money in a Caithness charity's bank account – estimated to be around £140,000 – is to go to local organisations in the Wick area.


North MSP says almost 18,000 jobs in Highlands protected by furlough scheme

13 May 2021
North MSP says almost 18,000 jobs in Highlands protected by furlough scheme

North MSP says almost 18,000 jobs in Highlands protected by furlough scheme

13 May 2021

Almost 18,000 jobs are being protected by the UK Government's furlough scheme, according to north Conservative MSP, Edward Mountain.


Wick hotel to light up to raise awareness of debilitating condition

11 May 2021
Wick hotel to light up to raise awareness of debilitating condition

Wick hotel to light up to raise awareness of debilitating condition

11 May 2021

A Caithness business is taking part in an initiative to highlight a debilitating condition that affects over five per cent of Scotland.


Highland project aims to help with mental health issues

08 May 2021
Highland project aims to help with mental health issues

Highland project aims to help with mental health issues

08 May 2021

A new project which aims to help mental health is being launched in the Highlands.


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