Business

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.

The 2023 Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards shortlist is revealed

Energy regulator Ofgem has given its final approval for plans to provide a subsea electricity transmission link from Orkney to Dounreay.

Focus North has been recognised at the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group employee awards.

The group was set up in recognition of the critical influence the housing crisis is having on businesses and communities across the region.

Young entrepreneurs across Caithness and Sutherland are being encouraged to enter the Caithness Chamber of Commerce business awards.

The owners of John O’Groats Ferries have widened the search for a buyer, with the business now on the market for £1.4 million.

POLICE have appealed for information and witnesses after vandals struck at a former shop in the heart of Wick.

Bydand and Pride of Bengal restaurants in Thurso were winners at The 2nd Scottish Restaurant Awards 2023 in Glasgow on Monday.

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