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MeyGen electricity production to increase from six to 86 megawatts by 2025/26, say Simec Atlantis Energy

10 September 2021
MeyGen electricity production to increase from six to 86 megawatts by 2025/26, say Simec Atlantis Energy

MeyGen electricity production to increase from six to 86 megawatts by 2025/26, say Simec Atlantis Energy

10 September 2021

The next stage of the MeyGen tidal project in the Pentland Firth is expected to be completed by 2025/26.


Verbal abuse of staff 'disgraceful', says Caithness health campaigner

10 September 2021
Verbal abuse of staff 'disgraceful', says Caithness health campaigner

Verbal abuse of staff 'disgraceful', says Caithness health campaigner

10 September 2021

Fernie hits out at verbal abuse suffered by staff at a Thurso medical practice


North MSP says lack of crofting law reform in Scottish Government plans is 'a slap in the face' for crofters

09 September 2021
North MSP says lack of crofting law reform in Scottish Government plans is 'a slap in the face' for crofters

North MSP says lack of crofting law reform in Scottish Government plans is 'a slap in the face' for crofters

09 September 2021

The absence of crofting law reform in the Scottish Government plans for the coming year is "a slap in the face" for crofters


Thurso RNLI needs new chairman and fund-raising volunteers

08 September 2021
Thurso RNLI needs new chairman and fund-raising volunteers

Thurso RNLI needs new chairman and fund-raising volunteers

08 September 2021

The Thurso branch of the RNLI is looking for a new chairman as well as volunteers to become part of its fund-raising committee


North MSP hails Scottish Government plans and says they will deliver "huge benefits" for the Highlands

07 September 2021
North MSP hails Scottish Government plans and says they will deliver "huge benefits" for the Highlands

North MSP hails Scottish Government plans and says they will deliver "huge benefits" for the Highlands

07 September 2021

The Scottish Government's programme will deliver "huge benefits" for the Highlands, says north MSP


Financial support of nearly £800,000 for fishing industry backed by north MSP

07 September 2021
Financial support of nearly £800,000 for fishing industry backed by north MSP

Financial support of nearly £800,000 for fishing industry backed by north MSP

07 September 2021

Funding of almost £800,000 in support for the fishing and marine industry has been welcomed by north MSP, Maree Todd


Caithness CAB helped get over £3 million in financial benefits for people in the past year, says new manager

07 September 2021
Caithness CAB helped get over £3 million in financial benefits for people in the past year, says new manager

Caithness CAB helped get over £3 million in financial benefits for people in the past year, says new manager

07 September 2021

Almost 1800 people in Caithness were assisted by the local Citizens Advice Bureau during the coronavirus pandemic in the past year


Project to make Scottish farming fairer and more inclusive welcomed by NFU Scotland

04 September 2021
Project to make Scottish farming fairer and more inclusive welcomed by NFU Scotland

Project to make Scottish farming fairer and more inclusive welcomed by NFU Scotland

04 September 2021

A bid to make Scottish farming fairer and more inclusive has been launched with participation starting next month


Caithness councillor calls for common sense as Covid cases rise in the Highlands

03 September 2021
Caithness councillor calls for common sense as Covid cases rise in the Highlands

Caithness councillor calls for common sense as Covid cases rise in the Highlands

03 September 2021

A Caithness councillor calls for common-sense precautions as the number of Covid-19 cases rises in schools across the Highlands


Open day being staged at North Coast Candles

03 September 2021
Open day being staged at North Coast Candles

Open day being staged at North Coast Candles

03 September 2021

North Coast Candles, which was formed in 2019, is holding an open day on Saturday


Speeding cars in Castletown will kill somebody, says local businessman

03 September 2021
Speeding cars in Castletown will kill somebody, says local businessman

Speeding cars in Castletown will kill somebody, says local businessman

03 September 2021

A fatality is going to happen if nothing is done to deal with cars speeding through Castletown


Castletown mill used as a toilet by holidaymaker, says community councillor.

02 September 2021
Castletown mill used as a toilet by holidaymaker, says community councillor.

Castletown mill used as a toilet by holidaymaker, says community councillor.

02 September 2021

The old mill in Castletown was used as a toilet by a holidaymaker in a camper van, according to a local community councillor


Dunnet gin listed as 'a cool brand' by prestigious panel of judges

02 September 2021
Dunnet gin listed as 'a cool brand' by prestigious panel of judges

Dunnet gin listed as 'a cool brand' by prestigious panel of judges

02 September 2021

A Caithness gin has been officially listed as "a cool brand" by a prestigious panel from the world of entertainment, fashion, and music


North MSP slams UK Government plans to cut £20 from Universal Credit as 'reckless'.

02 September 2021
North MSP slams UK Government plans to cut £20 from Universal Credit as 'reckless'.

North MSP slams UK Government plans to cut £20 from Universal Credit as 'reckless'.

02 September 2021

Plans by the UK Government to cut the additional £20 on Universal Credit this month have been described as "reckless."


Caithness chamber says strong links between education and business are key to future of local economy

29 August 2021
Caithness chamber says strong links between education and business are key to future of local economy

Caithness chamber says strong links between education and business are key to future of local economy

29 August 2021

Building strong links between education and business will be key to the future of the local economy after "a challenging 18 months".


Investigation into death of young Wick man expected to be discussed by Scotland's top legal officers

27 August 2021
Investigation into death of young Wick man expected to be discussed by Scotland's top legal officers

Investigation into death of young Wick man expected to be discussed by Scotland's top legal officers

27 August 2021

Scotland's top legal officers due to discuss the findings of police investigation into the death of a young Wick man almost 25 years ago.


North MSP Rhoda Grant accused of misunderstanding SNP and Scottish Greens power-sharing agreement

27 August 2021
North MSP Rhoda Grant accused of misunderstanding SNP and Scottish Greens power-sharing agreement

North MSP Rhoda Grant accused of misunderstanding SNP and Scottish Greens power-sharing agreement

27 August 2021

Rhoda Grant accused of misunderstanding power-sharing agreement after claiming it "sold out the Highlands and Islands."


Shortage of rain impacts on Caithness rivers and Wick distillery

27 August 2021
Shortage of rain impacts on Caithness rivers and Wick distillery

Shortage of rain impacts on Caithness rivers and Wick distillery

27 August 2021

Caithness is being affected by a shortage of rainfall with water levels in Wick River described as "disastrous".


Thurso school one of 60 in Highlands to be affected by Covid-19

26 August 2021
Thurso school one of 60 in Highlands to be affected by Covid-19

Thurso school one of 60 in Highlands to be affected by Covid-19

26 August 2021

Pennyland primary in Thurso is one of 60 schools in the Highlands to be affected by Covid-19.


Over 1000 coronavirus cases in Highlands in a week

25 August 2021
Over 1000 coronavirus cases in Highlands in a week

Over 1000 coronavirus cases in Highlands in a week

25 August 2021

Vigilance plea after over 1000 Covid-19 cases detected across the Highlands in a week


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