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A wind farm being planned off the north coast is expected to create 140 full-time, permanent jobs at Scrabster harbour later this decade.

The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 5 per cent, adding to the strain on households struggling with soaring mortgage costs.

Operators of commercial wind farms are increasingly looking to extend the lifespans of their schemes.

Nicola McAlley is to take on the role of chairwoman for the awards recognising the best of the region's journalism.

An innovative science and technology project that has helped inspire students at Thurso High School is celebrating reaching a "significant milestone".

Sharon Leon was founded in 1963 and 60 years on it is still the go-to retailer for carpets and flooring in the Highlands.

David Richardson, development manager for the Federation of Small Businesses in the Highlands and Islands, looks at the impact of staffing struggles

People living close to the area where a new wind farm with 220m turbines has been proposed are being given the chance to see revised plans.

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Norscot is delighted to announce the launch of a range of Garden Room kit

Greggs has not ruled out further outlets in the Highlands amid plans to open 150 new shops this year, and is actively targetting "tourist" areas.

The manager of Wick John O'Groats Airport has told local community councillors that he is optimistic about the prospects for the Aberdeen service.

Hugely ambitious early Highland Council plans have identified five potential sites for solar farms to generate power for the north.

The North Coast Abattoir Group continues to search for funding to reopen the former Caithness Beef and Lamb plant at Keiss.

Dounreay's regulators have flagged up safety concerns about some of the site's elderly electrical equipment.

Discussions are continuing with moves to put the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) in charge of the clean-up of the Vulcan military base.

Lindsay Kirk "so happy" to be nominated

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The Pentalina is set to resume its services between Orkney and Caithness on Tuesday – more than six weeks after running aground on South Ronaldsay.