Business

A new group aimed at crofters in Sutherland and Caithness has been launched by the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN).

A jobs fair was held at the council offices in Wick to support people over 50 access training, volunteering, and employment opportunities.

View from the board by Katrine Pearson

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, suggests that artificial intelligence offers genuine opportunities for businesses

Developers of a proposed giant offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth have begun a detailed investigation of the seabed.

Call made for Scottish Government to do more to secure investment in battery cell development

Community council says problem has to be sorted out

Wick remains a key airport for the Highlands and Islands as passenger numbers rose due to the impact of scheduled passenger services in the last year.

Efforts to rescue a Thurso-based battery manufacturer which was facing administration have been given a £1 million boost thanks to a bridging loan.

Scots have lost at least £120,000 to cyber criminals through fake investment scams since the start of this year.

Royal Navy chiefs are being urged to consider the far north in its plans to provide reactors for Australia’s first nuclear-powered submarines.

Twelve youngsters from across Caithness and Sutherland have headed off for the adventure of a lifetime to join the Tall Ships Races.

Business Comment by David Richardson, regional development manager at the Federation of Small Businesses

A planned high-voltage undersea connection between Caithness and Aberdeenshire has seen a major step forward with deals struck in the supply chain.

Company could go into administration

A tipping point has been reached with new onshore wind farms in the far north of mainland Scotland, it is being claimed.

There are two plans being considered by Highland Council for a path extension at Wick Business Park and the siting of a glamping pod at Auckengill.

Hearing and Sight Care, which supports people with hearing and/or sight loss in the far north, has achieved the Volunteer Friendly Award in Caithness.

Mairi McAllan was applauded for her stance as she admits 'as I said in my opening remarks, I hate junctions.'

Dounreay is treating its lower paid staff unfairly and "doing nothing" about their concerns on pay, pensions and bonuses, according to an employee.