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WATCH: Far north Highland tourism group make new board appointments
11 May 2022
WATCH: Far north Highland tourism group make new board appointments
11 May 2022Community and tourism leaders from Sutherland have been appointed to the board of Venture North
Fire service warns of extreme wildfire risk ahead of warm temperatures and wind this weekend
21 April 2022
Fire service warns of extreme wildfire risk ahead of warm temperatures and wind this weekend
21 April 2022Fire chiefs are urging people across the north of Scotland to take the utmost care amidst an "extreme" risk of wildfires over the next few days.
Forestry asset transfer scheme invite applications to join evaluation panel
19 April 2022
Forestry asset transfer scheme invite applications to join evaluation panel
19 April 2022People in Caithness and across Scotland are being invited to apply to join the panel of a scheme designed to promote better use of community land.
Rural communities in Highland to benefit from new mobile Post Office service
15 April 2022
Rural communities in Highland to benefit from new mobile Post Office service
15 April 2022Ten rural communities across the Highland region are set to benefit from a new mobile Post Office.
People in Caithness have one week left to register to vote in upcoming council elections
11 April 2022
People in Caithness have one week left to register to vote in upcoming council elections
11 April 2022With only one week to go, time is running out for voters to make sure they can take part in the local elections.
Applications being encouraged for increased £1m SSEN resilient communities fund
30 March 2022
Applications being encouraged for increased £1m SSEN resilient communities fund
30 March 2022Vulnerable communities in Caithness and across Scotland are being urged to apply for new SSEN funding.
Petrol prices in Highland among top ten least affordable relative to earnings
30 March 2022
Petrol prices in Highland among top ten least affordable relative to earnings
30 March 2022Highland is among the top ten areas in Scotland with the least affordable fuel relative to earnings
Highland schools encouraged to bring curling to the classroom on back of Team GB success
24 February 2022
Highland schools encouraged to bring curling to the classroom on back of Team GB success
24 February 2022Primary schools across the Highlands are being invited to join a nationwide initiative to introduce youngsters to the sport of curling.
Covid LFD test kit pop-up collection points extend to Caithness
11 February 2022
Covid LFD test kit pop-up collection points extend to Caithness
11 February 2022Packs of LFD tests will be distributed from several Highland locations from Monday until to Friday next week.
Caithness and Sutherland SANDS group aims to offer support to bereaved parents affected by stillbirth and neonatal death
06 February 2022
Caithness and Sutherland SANDS group aims to offer support to bereaved parents affected by stillbirth and neonatal death
06 February 2022A woman who lost her premature baby is sharing her story in a bid to set up a support group for bereaved parents across Caithness and Sutherland.
Appeal to reunite 'stowaway' pet with owners after turning up in Caithness village
26 January 2022
Appeal to reunite 'stowaway' pet with owners after turning up in Caithness village
26 January 2022A cat believed to be a 'stowaway' on a delivery to a village in Caithness is the centre of an online appeal to reunite it with its owners.
Project to tackle climate change to present report to Highland Council members
26 January 2022
Project to tackle climate change to present report to Highland Council members
26 January 2022The Highland Adapts project will present its latest report to Highland Council members this week.
Timber transport projects in rural areas can apply for Scottish Forestry fund
24 January 2022
Timber transport projects in rural areas can apply for Scottish Forestry fund
24 January 2022Projects to reduce the effects of timber transport in rural communities could land a cash boost via a Scottish Forestry fund.
'Opera Highlights' tour to feature world premiere of new piece by Highland composer
19 January 2022
'Opera Highlights' tour to feature world premiere of new piece by Highland composer
19 January 2022An 'up-and-coming' composer from the Highlands will be featured in the production of a new vaudeville-inspired opera tour.
New workers in social care to have costs funded
14 January 2022
New workers in social care to have costs funded
14 January 2022Staff joining the social care workforce will have their entry costs paid by the Scottish Government until the end of March.
Caithness MSP Maree Todd urges pregnant women to get vaccinated
13 January 2022
Caithness MSP Maree Todd urges pregnant women to get vaccinated
13 January 2022Public health minister Maree Todd has repeated a call to encourage all expectant mothers to get vaccinated.
£12.5m fund for projects tackling climate change and biodiversity loss
12 January 2022
£12.5m fund for projects tackling climate change and biodiversity loss
12 January 2022Projects designed to help the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss are set to benefit from further funding this year.
Tourism sector to access £9m recovery package
12 January 2022
Tourism sector to access £9m recovery package
12 January 2022Scotland's tourism sector will soon have access to a £9m recovery package designed to ease the impact of public health measures to tackle Omicron.
Rural businesses to benefit from £30m funding round
11 January 2022
Rural businesses to benefit from £30m funding round
11 January 2022Rural businesses in the Highlands could benefit from a share of a £30 million funding package aimed at tackling climate change.
Mental health support and advice for Highland people
11 January 2022
Mental health support and advice for Highland people
11 January 2022People in the Highlands are being encouraged to seek mental health support from a range of free, confidential sources of help and advice