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Call for communities in Caithness to apply for environmental grants

14 May 2023
Call for communities in Caithness to apply for environmental grants

Call for communities in Caithness to apply for environmental grants

14 May 2023

The Action Earth campaign has launched to help support communities to participate in outdoor environmental volunteering.


PICTURES: More Coronation hi-jinks across Caithness

13 May 2023
PICTURES: More Coronation hi-jinks across Caithness

PICTURES: More Coronation hi-jinks across Caithness

13 May 2023

With so much happening across Caithness to mark the coronation last week it wasn’t possible to fit it all in.


Community groups in Caithness invited to apply for Co-op funding support

13 May 2023
Community groups in Caithness invited to apply for Co-op funding support

Community groups in Caithness invited to apply for Co-op funding support

13 May 2023

Applications have opened for local community groups and charities to apply for funding and support from Co-op’s Local Community Fund.


Highland organisations doing their bit to help children seeking asylum

09 May 2023
Highland organisations doing their bit to help children seeking asylum

Highland organisations doing their bit to help children seeking asylum

09 May 2023

Highland organisations face challenges meeting the costs of caring for children seeking asylum, a new report has detailed.


Highland Bishop ‘honoured’ by inclusion in King's coronation

08 May 2023
Highland Bishop ‘honoured’ by inclusion in King's coronation

Highland Bishop ‘honoured’ by inclusion in King's coronation

08 May 2023

A Highland bishop reflected on his role at the coronation where he took on an important duty.


Highland motorists reminded of seat belt law

08 May 2023
Highland motorists reminded of seat belt law

Highland motorists reminded of seat belt law

08 May 2023

Police in the Highlands have issued a plea to motorists to make sure they and their children are all belted up properly.


£7.7M capital investment for strategic road schemes across Highlands

28 April 2023
£7.7M capital investment for strategic road schemes across Highlands

£7.7M capital investment for strategic road schemes across Highlands

28 April 2023

Members at next week’s meeting of Highland Council’s economy and infrastructure committee will allocate £7.7m of funds for roads maintenance.


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

16 April 2023
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

16 April 2023

Protests over a planned royal visit, a hero fisherman and a tricky load were among the headlines in years gone by.


Highlands Climate Hub to host talk with fashion activist Tansy Hoskins

15 April 2023
Highlands Climate Hub to host talk with fashion activist Tansy Hoskins

Highlands Climate Hub to host talk with fashion activist Tansy Hoskins

15 April 2023

The Highlands and Islands Climate Hub is to welcome an award winning author for an online event about fashion's impact on people and the environment.


Caithness community councils join bid for joint voice on SSEN pylons plan

15 April 2023
Caithness community councils join bid for joint voice on SSEN pylons plan

Caithness community councils join bid for joint voice on SSEN pylons plan

15 April 2023

Community councils in Caithness have joined others calling for SSEN to work with them to find the best solution to upgrade the region’s national grid.


Highland MSP Maree Todd holds talks with SSEN over power line proposals

03 April 2023
Highland MSP Maree Todd holds talks with SSEN over power line proposals

Highland MSP Maree Todd holds talks with SSEN over power line proposals

03 April 2023

The MSP has taken action over concerns about how new power line proposals are being handled.


Pressure group rejects SSEN claim to be engaging in a ‘constructive manner’ over power plans

31 March 2023
Pressure group rejects SSEN claim to be engaging in a ‘constructive manner’ over power plans

Pressure group rejects SSEN claim to be engaging in a ‘constructive manner’ over power plans

31 March 2023

Communities B4 Power Companies says power giant SSEN is determined to push through new power line plans.


SSEN staff received threats over Caithness to Beauly power line plans, firm claims

30 March 2023
SSEN staff received threats over Caithness to Beauly power line plans, firm claims

SSEN staff received threats over Caithness to Beauly power line plans, firm claims

30 March 2023

An electricity company says some of its staff have faced "verbal abuse and physical threats" over plans for a 400 kV overhead transmission line.


A9 and A96 dualling: 'Priority' promise from new SNP leader Humza Yousaf

27 March 2023
A9 and A96 dualling: 'Priority' promise from new SNP leader Humza Yousaf

A9 and A96 dualling: 'Priority' promise from new SNP leader Humza Yousaf

27 March 2023

Highland road users will be keen to see action quickly on delayed roads projects.


Humza Yousaf promise to the Highlands: 'Eradicate poverty'

27 March 2023
Humza Yousaf promise to the Highlands: 'Eradicate poverty'

Humza Yousaf promise to the Highlands: 'Eradicate poverty'

27 March 2023

The new leader of the SNP now has to deliver on what he promised.


NHS Highland shows improving picture on mental health support

24 March 2023
NHS Highland shows improving picture on mental health support

NHS Highland shows improving picture on mental health support

24 March 2023

The latest figures show an improving picture for Highland patients in need of mental health support.


SNP candidates make promises to the people of the Highlands

18 March 2023
SNP candidates make promises to the people of the Highlands

SNP candidates make promises to the people of the Highlands

18 March 2023

The three candidates vying to become the next First Minister made a range of promises.


A9 dualling: SNP leadership candidates promise action to speed up delivery

17 March 2023
A9 dualling: SNP leadership candidates promise action to speed up delivery

A9 dualling: SNP leadership candidates promise action to speed up delivery

17 March 2023

All three candidates to be Scotland's next First Minister have promised to take action to improve delivery of A9 dualling.


Mixed picture on health of Thurso and Wick according to new council survey

20 February 2023
Mixed picture on health of Thurso and Wick according to new council survey

Mixed picture on health of Thurso and Wick according to new council survey

20 February 2023

A 'Town Centre Health Check' by Highland Council provides a mixed picture on the health and attractiveness of Thurso and Wick town centres.


Ban on alcohol advertising 'threatens very existence' of some Highland firms

14 February 2023
Ban on alcohol advertising 'threatens very existence' of some Highland firms

Ban on alcohol advertising 'threatens very existence' of some Highland firms

14 February 2023

A ban on alcohol advertising could be disastrous for drinks producers, hospitality venues and the wider community according to Highland traders.


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