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HIE launches strategy to capitalise on 'once-in-a-generation opportunities'

HIE launches strategy to capitalise on 'once-in-a-generation opportunities'

HIE launches strategy to capitalise on 'once-in-a-generation opportunities'

01 September 2023

Scotland’s economic and com­munity development agency for the Highlands and Islands has launched its new five-year strategy.


Highland Heroes 2024: Nominate your community champions

Highland Heroes 2024: Nominate your community champions

Highland Heroes 2024: Nominate your community champions

01 September 2023

Who are the unsung champions that make and shape your community?


Highland homelessness risk higher due to lack of affordable rentals

Highland homelessness risk higher due to lack of affordable rentals

Highland homelessness risk higher due to lack of affordable rentals

31 August 2023

A lack of properties available at affordable rents in Highlands and Islands is putting people at greater risk of homelessness.


One month for operators to get a short term let licence under controversial scheme

One month for operators to get a short term let licence under controversial scheme

One month for operators to get a short term let licence under controversial scheme

31 August 2023

Owner of The Gatehouse near Thurso Maree McLeod says 'the process of applying for a short-term let with Highland Council was made easy.'


Caithness firm set to expand after being bought by Aurora Energy Services Ltd of Inverness

Caithness firm set to expand after being bought by Aurora Energy Services Ltd of Inverness

Caithness firm set to expand after being bought by Aurora Energy Services Ltd of Inverness

29 August 2023

Northern Marine Services (Scotland) Ltd was formed by Alasdair Noble in 2017


Full application goes in for seven giant turbines near Watten village

Full application goes in for seven giant turbines near Watten village

Full application goes in for seven giant turbines near Watten village

28 August 2023

A full planning application has been submitted for a seven-turbine wind farm in the heart of Caithness with turbines as high as 220 metres.


Transformation needed to keep Wick town centre as 'beating heart' of community

Transformation needed to keep Wick town centre as 'beating heart' of community

Transformation needed to keep Wick town centre as 'beating heart' of community

27 August 2023

Highland business leader David Richardson says Sam Salim should be congratulated for spelling out the significant problems faced by Wick town centre.


WATCH: 'We are intelligent humans who can run businesses' says Caithness spa owner

WATCH: 'We are intelligent humans who can run businesses' says Caithness spa owner

WATCH: 'We are intelligent humans who can run businesses' says Caithness spa owner

26 August 2023

Katrina Sutherland won the the business resilience award, and herself and her colleagues also received the team of the year award on Thursday night.


Caithness and Sutherland food and drink firms 'barnstorming' on a global level

Caithness and Sutherland food and drink firms 'barnstorming' on a global level

Caithness and Sutherland food and drink firms 'barnstorming' on a global level

26 August 2023

Three Caithness and Sutherland businesses have been shortlisted in the Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards after a record number of entries.


Caithness households can expect high energy bills despite price cap announcement

Caithness households can expect high energy bills despite price cap announcement

Caithness households can expect high energy bills despite price cap announcement

26 August 2023

Caithness households will still face high energy bills this winter despite Ofgem lowering the energy price cap, says a national advice service.


Highland Heroes 2024: Nominations open as Highland Heroes 2024 launches!

Highland Heroes 2024: Nominations open as Highland Heroes 2024 launches!

Highland Heroes 2024: Nominations open as Highland Heroes 2024 launches!

25 August 2023

Who are you going to nominate as your Highland Heroes 2024?


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2023: Online ‘green space’ to aid responsible tourism effort

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2023: Online ‘green space’ to aid responsible tourism effort

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2023: Online ‘green space’ to aid responsible tourism effort

25 August 2023

New webpage will signpost businesses to organisations and services offering support and advice towards responsible tourism


Final year for John O'Groats Ferries unless 'last-minute bidder' comes forward

Final year for John O'Groats Ferries unless 'last-minute bidder' comes forward

Final year for John O'Groats Ferries unless 'last-minute bidder' comes forward

25 August 2023

It looks increasingly likely that the 2023 season will be the last for John O'Groats Ferries – unless an eleventh-hour bidder emerges.


Rates reform would be best model for regeneration, says Wick businessman

Rates reform would be best model for regeneration, says Wick businessman

Rates reform would be best model for regeneration, says Wick businessman

25 August 2023

A Wick businessman has argued that the system of business rates needs to be reformed if town centres are to see an upturn in their fortunes.


Winners of Highland Business Women Awards revealed

Winners of Highland Business Women Awards revealed

Winners of Highland Business Women Awards revealed

24 August 2023

A celebration for female entrepreneurs across the region took place at the Drumossie Hotel in Inverness.


Actions proposed by Highland Council following Thurso flooding – river outfall may be 'compromised'

Actions proposed by Highland Council following Thurso flooding – river outfall may be 'compromised'

Actions proposed by Highland Council following Thurso flooding – river outfall may be 'compromised'

24 August 2023

Highland Council has proposed actions in the short and long term to address the issue of the recent flooding in Thurso.


Michael Gove is 'incredibly impressed' after visit to Nigg checking Green Freeport progress

Michael Gove is 'incredibly impressed' after visit to Nigg checking Green Freeport progress

Michael Gove is 'incredibly impressed' after visit to Nigg checking Green Freeport progress

23 August 2023

But the Levelling Up secretary is worried that not dualling the A9 may limit the 'full economic and social benefits.'


Hope for Lybster's creative glass studio shattered as provisional liquidators appointed

Hope for Lybster's creative glass studio shattered as provisional liquidators appointed

Hope for Lybster's creative glass studio shattered as provisional liquidators appointed

23 August 2023

The death knell has sounded for a Caithness creative glass studio with an international reputation as provisional liquidators were called in.


Stagecoach Highland staff to benefit from health and wellbeing support

Stagecoach Highland staff to benefit from health and wellbeing support

Stagecoach Highland staff to benefit from health and wellbeing support

23 August 2023

Stagecoach employees in Caithness have discounted access to all High Life Highland leisure facilities, thanks to a new corporate deal.


'Energy bills will rise' without new power lines, claims renewables industry group

'Energy bills will rise' without new power lines, claims renewables industry group

'Energy bills will rise' without new power lines, claims renewables industry group

23 August 2023

A renewable energy industry trade body has said objectors who do not like the look of pylons need to understand that grid upgrades are essential.


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