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Thurso school pupils learn about 2004 tsunami

25 November 2024
Thurso school pupils learn about 2004 tsunami

Thurso school pupils learn about 2004 tsunami

25 November 2024

P6 pupils at Pennyland Primary have been learning about natural disasters, hearing from someone who knows about them all too well.


Age Scotland brands Ofgem energy price cap increase ‘another blow for older people’

24 November 2024
Age Scotland brands Ofgem energy price cap increase ‘another blow for older people’

Age Scotland brands Ofgem energy price cap increase ‘another blow for older people’

24 November 2024

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced an increase in the energy price cap - it will be £1738 - an increase of one per cent or £21 from the January 12.


Wick book sale to help church funds

23 November 2024
Wick book sale to help church funds

Wick book sale to help church funds

23 November 2024

St. John’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Wick will be holding a fund-raising sale of novels and factual books next weekend.


Wick Players set for entertaining double header

23 November 2024
Wick Players set for entertaining double header

Wick Players set for entertaining double header

23 November 2024

Wick Players are getting set to present an evening of two-for the price-of-one entertainment.


Age Scotland highlights ‘urgent concerns’ for older people as first icy blast of winter hits

17 November 2024
Age Scotland highlights ‘urgent concerns’ for older people as first icy blast of winter hits

Age Scotland highlights ‘urgent concerns’ for older people as first icy blast of winter hits

17 November 2024

Age Scotland has warned the impact of abolishing the Winter Fuel Payment for many pensioners will be felt within days as temperatures plummet.


Thurso primary youngsters take lead for Blythswood Christmas appeal

17 November 2024
Thurso primary youngsters take lead for Blythswood Christmas appeal

Thurso primary youngsters take lead for Blythswood Christmas appeal

17 November 2024

The youngest pupils at a Thurso school have helped put together more than 150 filled shoeboxes for an annual appeal.


Keiss pupils mark Remembrance Day

16 November 2024
Keiss pupils mark Remembrance Day

Keiss pupils mark Remembrance Day

16 November 2024

In common with many other schools across the Highlands recently Keiss Primary and Nursery also marked Remembrance Day.


Funding for young Highland businesses opens for applications

16 November 2024
Funding for young Highland businesses opens for applications

Funding for young Highland businesses opens for applications

16 November 2024

Young businesses and social enterprises looking to increase productivity, innovation and employment can apply for development agency funding.


Crofting law consultation responses published

16 November 2024
Crofting law consultation responses published

Crofting law consultation responses published

16 November 2024

Proposals to simplify crofting regulation, encourage more use of common grazings and a range of other changes have received strong support.


Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

31 October 2024
Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

31 October 2024

A new community benefit society, led locally, will push for increased community ownership of renewables, from solar and wind to battery storage.


Farmers and crofters ‘must receive proper recognition for green credentials’

27 October 2024
Farmers and crofters ‘must receive proper recognition for green credentials’

Farmers and crofters ‘must receive proper recognition for green credentials’

27 October 2024

The NFU Scotland president made the call in his final autumn conference address.


Thurso care home residents pay a visit to Paddington Bear

27 October 2024
Thurso care home residents pay a visit to Paddington Bear

Thurso care home residents pay a visit to Paddington Bear

27 October 2024

Residents at Pentland View Care Home enjoyed a trip to John O’Groats to see the new Paddington Bear bench.


Wick consultation to be held on Stromar offshore wind plan

27 October 2024
Wick consultation to be held on Stromar offshore wind plan

Wick consultation to be held on Stromar offshore wind plan

27 October 2024

Stromar, a floating offshore wind developments, is inviting communities to the first phase of its statutory consultation events for the project.


Life expectancy in Scotland increases

27 October 2024
Life expectancy in Scotland increases

Life expectancy in Scotland increases

27 October 2024

Life expectancy in Scotland increased slightly for both males and females according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.


Highlands Green MSP call for UK and Scottish Government to prioritise rural communities

26 October 2024
Highlands Green MSP call for UK and Scottish Government to prioritise rural communities

Highlands Green MSP call for UK and Scottish Government to prioritise rural communities

26 October 2024

Highlands Green MSP Ariane Burgess believes the rural affairs brief is more vital than commonly understood.


Caithness communities can lead the way in nature restoration

26 October 2024
Caithness communities can lead the way in nature restoration

Caithness communities can lead the way in nature restoration

26 October 2024

A free online skills development programme developed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust is now available to people and communities across Scotland.


Caithness surfer receives financial assistance to progress in sport

26 October 2024
Caithness surfer receives financial assistance to progress in sport

Caithness surfer receives financial assistance to progress in sport

26 October 2024

A Caithness surfer is among athletes across the Highlands being supported through the latest round of the Highland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS).


Highland MSP wants action on empty homes

26 October 2024
Highland MSP wants action on empty homes

Highland MSP wants action on empty homes

26 October 2024

A Scottish Greens MSP has called for the UK and Scottish Government to work together to tackle the issue of empty homes.


Planning a bonfire? Remember Hedgehogs!

26 October 2024
Planning a bonfire? Remember Hedgehogs!

Planning a bonfire? Remember Hedgehogs!

26 October 2024

With November 5 approaching, the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) is warning about the risks hedgehog face during bonfire season.


Highland Hospice launches search for HeArt Trail artists

15 October 2024
Highland Hospice launches search for HeArt Trail artists

Highland Hospice launches search for HeArt Trail artists

15 October 2024

Highland Hospice has revealed the first model for its ‘Highland HeArt Trail’ and is urging local artists to come forward with their proposed designs.


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