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Universal Credit plans criticised as 'utterly shameful' by north MSP

01 February 2022
Universal Credit plans criticised as 'utterly shameful' by north MSP

Universal Credit plans criticised as 'utterly shameful' by north MSP

01 February 2022

Maree Todd says the proposals will penalise those already facing hardship


Wick airport review welcomed but business leader and politicians call for clarity on way forward

31 January 2022
Wick airport review welcomed but business leader and politicians call for clarity on way forward

Wick airport review welcomed but business leader and politicians call for clarity on way forward

31 January 2022

Return of lifeline services at Wick vital for future of local economy, it is claimed


Fairer funding system needed for rural local authorities, says Caithness councillor

31 January 2022
Fairer funding system needed for rural local authorities, says Caithness councillor

Fairer funding system needed for rural local authorities, says Caithness councillor

31 January 2022

Matthew Reiss makes plea as Highland Council faces cuts of £39 million


Warning of 'tsunami of poverty' in Caithness as energy crisis bites

28 January 2022
Warning of 'tsunami of poverty' in Caithness as energy crisis bites

Warning of 'tsunami of poverty' in Caithness as energy crisis bites

28 January 2022

Caithness is facing "a tsunami of poverty" as a result of "sky-rocketing" energy bills, increased taxes and rising inflation.


Scottish Government and local MSP respond to calls for better healthcare in the far north

28 January 2022
Scottish Government and local MSP respond to calls for better healthcare in the far north

Scottish Government and local MSP respond to calls for better healthcare in the far north

28 January 2022

Calls for action grow over healthcare concerns in Caithness and Sutherland


TSB urged to come to far north to see problems faced by customers at closure-threatened Thurso branch

28 January 2022
TSB urged to come to far north to see problems faced by customers at closure-threatened Thurso branch

TSB urged to come to far north to see problems faced by customers at closure-threatened Thurso branch

28 January 2022

Thurso TSB customers should think about closing their accounts and moving to another bank, says community council chairman


Review to look at future of air traffic control services at Wick John O' Groats airport

28 January 2022
Review to look at future of air traffic control services at Wick John O' Groats airport

Review to look at future of air traffic control services at Wick John O' Groats airport

28 January 2022

A new working group is to be set up to look at the future of air traffic control services at Wick John O'Groats airport.


Health boss wants reduction in suicide rate in Highland area

26 January 2022
Health boss wants reduction in suicide rate in Highland area

Health boss wants reduction in suicide rate in Highland area

26 January 2022

NHS Highland area has higher suicide rate than the Scottish average.


Maree Todd urges Caithness people to take part in Scottish transport consultation

25 January 2022
Maree Todd urges Caithness people to take part in Scottish transport consultation

Maree Todd urges Caithness people to take part in Scottish transport consultation

25 January 2022

A north MSP is encouraging people to take part in a consultation on Scotland's transport options over the next 20 years.


Jamie Stone wants 'Robin Hood tax' to help families facing soaring energy bills

09 January 2022
Jamie Stone wants 'Robin Hood tax' to help families facing soaring energy bills

Jamie Stone wants 'Robin Hood tax' to help families facing soaring energy bills

09 January 2022

A call has been made by the far north MP for "a Robin Hood tax" to be imposed on energy companies to help families facing soaring costs.


Covid plea from Highland Council leader as cases expected to peak in the coming weeks

08 January 2022
Covid plea from Highland Council leader as cases expected to peak in the coming weeks

Covid plea from Highland Council leader as cases expected to peak in the coming weeks

08 January 2022

Easing of rules on self-isolation and testing welcomed in Caithness by business leader and councillor


Stone looking for 'a fruitful discussion' with Rolls-Royce over Caithness nuclear reactor plea

07 January 2022
Stone looking for 'a fruitful discussion' with Rolls-Royce over Caithness nuclear reactor plea

Stone looking for 'a fruitful discussion' with Rolls-Royce over Caithness nuclear reactor plea

07 January 2022

Far north MP wants new type of nuclear reactor to be built in the county


Highland Council donation will help education of children overseas

06 January 2022
Highland Council donation will help education of children overseas

Highland Council donation will help education of children overseas

06 January 2022

Surplus maths sets will benefit children in poor countries


Call for visitors to the Highlands to plan ahead as popularity of the area grows

05 January 2022
Call for visitors to the Highlands to plan ahead as popularity of the area grows

Call for visitors to the Highlands to plan ahead as popularity of the area grows

05 January 2022

Covid concerns expected to increase number of tourists to the north


BEM honour came as 'a complete surprise' to Caithness woman Johanna Geddes

01 January 2022
BEM honour came as 'a complete surprise' to Caithness woman Johanna Geddes

BEM honour came as 'a complete surprise' to Caithness woman Johanna Geddes

01 January 2022

Caithness woman Johanna Geddes was "absolutely shocked" when she learned she was to be awarded the BEM in the Queen's New Year's Honours List.


Calls for Caithness to site new kind of nuclear reactor

31 December 2021
Calls for Caithness to site new kind of nuclear reactor

Calls for Caithness to site new kind of nuclear reactor

31 December 2021

Far north political, trade union and enterprise representatives say the area should be considered as a site for a small modular reactor


Highland Council 'moving in right direction to meet its climate change targets.'

30 December 2021
Highland Council 'moving in right direction to meet its climate change targets.'

Highland Council 'moving in right direction to meet its climate change targets.'

30 December 2021

Local authority pledges to continue with 'crucial work' in 2022.


HERO scheme helps over 200 people in the Highlands get jobs

30 December 2021
HERO scheme helps over 200 people in the Highlands get jobs

HERO scheme helps over 200 people in the Highlands get jobs

30 December 2021

The project was launched by Highland Council to help people find employment


More Scots choosing low and no alcohol drinks, according to new research

29 December 2021
More Scots choosing low and no alcohol drinks, according to new research

More Scots choosing low and no alcohol drinks, according to new research

29 December 2021

Survey shows 29 per cent of Scots choose low and no alcohol drinks – up two per cent compared to last year


Survey shows over 80 per cent of people want more trees planted in the Highlands

29 December 2021
Survey shows over 80 per cent of people want more trees planted in the Highlands

Survey shows over 80 per cent of people want more trees planted in the Highlands

29 December 2021

More trees would help climate change and biodiversity, according to survey carried out by Forestry and Land Scotland


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