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MeyGen results show tidal energy project has exported more than 30 gigawatt hours of electricity

16 August 2020
MeyGen results show tidal energy project has exported more than 30 gigawatt hours of electricity

MeyGen results show tidal energy project has exported more than 30 gigawatt hours of electricity

16 August 2020

The MeyGen tidal energy project in the Pentland Firth generated revenues of £4.1 million last year.


Ray makes it to John O'Groats after 874-mile virtual walk challenge

16 August 2020
Ray makes it to John O'Groats after 874-mile virtual walk challenge

Ray makes it to John O'Groats after 874-mile virtual walk challenge

16 August 2020

Ray Rookyard felt a real sense of achievement as he posed for a photo at the John O'Groats signpost after completing an 874-mile walking challenge.


Harbour manager rejects 'wild inaccuracies' in posts linking Scrabster with virus outbreak in Orkney

14 August 2020
Harbour manager rejects 'wild inaccuracies' in posts linking Scrabster with virus outbreak in Orkney

Harbour manager rejects 'wild inaccuracies' in posts linking Scrabster with virus outbreak in Orkney

14 August 2020

A senior figure at Scrabster harbour has said there are "wild inaccuracies" in social media posts linking the port with Orkney's Covid-19 outbreak.


Tourism is 'the Cinderella of spending priorities', claims Highland MSP

14 August 2020
Tourism is 'the Cinderella of spending priorities', claims Highland MSP

Tourism is 'the Cinderella of spending priorities', claims Highland MSP

14 August 2020

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart has claimed tourism is "the Cinderella of the Scottish Government’s spending priorities".


John O'Groats' historic mill set to be handed over

14 August 2020
John O'Groats' historic mill set to be handed over

John O'Groats' historic mill set to be handed over

14 August 2020

A family connection to the historic John O'Groats mill stretching back to 1750 will come to an end next week.


Call for public meeting over Wick development fund money

13 August 2020
Call for public meeting over Wick development fund money

Call for public meeting over Wick development fund money

13 August 2020

A community councillor is calling for a public meeting to decide what to do with the large sum of money in the Wick Academy Development Fund.


Moray East substation platform is put in place

13 August 2020
Moray East substation platform is put in place

Moray East substation platform is put in place

13 August 2020

A milestone has been reached in the Moray East offshore wind farm project following the installation of the first of three substation platforms.


Caithness civic leader dismayed at state of vandalised Wick phone kiosk

12 August 2020
Caithness civic leader dismayed at state of vandalised Wick phone kiosk

Caithness civic leader dismayed at state of vandalised Wick phone kiosk

12 August 2020

Caithness civic leader Willie Mackay was "horrified" by the vandalism of a Wick telephone kiosk which is earmarked for closure by BT.


Three more Caithness phone kiosks could be axed

08 August 2020
Three more Caithness phone kiosks could be axed

Three more Caithness phone kiosks could be axed

08 August 2020

A further three public telephone kiosks in Caithness could be axed as part of a Highland-wide review being carried out by BT.


Ross makes urgent plea to Sturgeon over future of Wick John O'Groats Airport

07 August 2020
Ross makes urgent plea to Sturgeon over future of Wick John O'Groats Airport

Ross makes urgent plea to Sturgeon over future of Wick John O'Groats Airport

07 August 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to be asked to help secure the future of Wick John O'Groats Airport as "a matter of urgency".


Actions of Crown Office to be investigated as part of Kevin review

06 August 2020
Actions of Crown Office to be investigated as part of Kevin review

Actions of Crown Office to be investigated as part of Kevin review

06 August 2020

Kevin McLeod's family have been told that the actions of the Crown Office, along with those of the police, will be investigated as part of a review.


Lorna set for gruelling 740-mile running and cycling challenge in aid of Macmillan

06 August 2020
Lorna set for gruelling 740-mile running and cycling challenge in aid of Macmillan

Lorna set for gruelling 740-mile running and cycling challenge in aid of Macmillan

06 August 2020

Running and cycling a total of 740 miles within a week is the gruelling task being undertaken by a Caithness woman to raise money for charity.


Union representatives hand over £500 to community café in Thurso

06 August 2020
Union representatives hand over £500 to community café in Thurso

Union representatives hand over £500 to community café in Thurso

06 August 2020

A total of £500 has been handed over to the community café in Thurso to help it reopen following the easing of the coronavirus restrictions.


Prince Charles thanks people of Caithness for 'wonderful' community response to coronavirus

04 August 2020
Prince Charles thanks people of Caithness for 'wonderful' community response to coronavirus

Prince Charles thanks people of Caithness for 'wonderful' community response to coronavirus

04 August 2020

Prince Charles thanked the people of Caithness for "the wonderful job" they have done during the pandemic as he met community representatives today.


Sutherland spaceport 'could be key to reversing brain drain'

04 August 2020
Sutherland spaceport 'could be key to reversing brain drain'

Sutherland spaceport 'could be key to reversing brain drain'

04 August 2020

The proposed £17.3 million spaceport in the far north could be "the key to reversing the brain drain trend", local MP Jamie Stone has said.


Stone calls for more support for Highland families after survey of carers

01 August 2020
Stone calls for more support for Highland families after survey of carers

Stone calls for more support for Highland families after survey of carers

01 August 2020

Carers in the Highlands deserve better from the Scottish Government and need to have their voices heard "loud and clear", MP Jamie Stone has said.


Caithness councillor says wild camping is 'out of control' and action must be taken

31 July 2020
Caithness councillor says wild camping is 'out of control' and action must be taken

Caithness councillor says wild camping is 'out of control' and action must be taken

31 July 2020

Wild camping is "out of control" in Caithness and action has to be taken to deal with it, a local Highland councillor has said.


Lockdown 'all but destroyed customer numbers' on Stagecoach bus services

30 July 2020
Lockdown 'all but destroyed customer numbers' on Stagecoach bus services

Lockdown 'all but destroyed customer numbers' on Stagecoach bus services

30 July 2020

Stagecoach's managing director in the Highlands admitted to local MSP Gail Ross that "the last few months have been an extremely challenging time".


Brewery shop opens at Last House in John O'Groats

30 July 2020
Brewery shop opens at Last House in John O'Groats

Brewery shop opens at Last House in John O'Groats

30 July 2020

Part of a £250,000 brewery attraction has opened at a landmark site at John O'Groats, with a tasting room and visitor centre still to come.


Merseyside investigation 'could be last chance to get justice for Kevin'

29 July 2020
Merseyside investigation 'could be last chance to get justice for Kevin'

Merseyside investigation 'could be last chance to get justice for Kevin'

29 July 2020

The independent investigation by Merseyside Police "could be the last chance" to get justice for Kevin McLeod, his father told a TV programme.


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