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WATCH: Bulky items removed from Dounreay for disposal – alternative treatment option for the site’s metallic waste

WATCH: Bulky items removed from Dounreay for disposal – alternative treatment option for the site’s metallic waste

WATCH: Bulky items removed from Dounreay for disposal – alternative treatment option for the site’s metallic waste

14 May 2022

Two large redundant items that were removed from Dounreay’s facilities have now left the site for disposal or diversion, opening up new waste routes.


Call for Caithness communities to apply for environmental grants

Call for Caithness communities to apply for environmental grants

Call for Caithness communities to apply for environmental grants

14 May 2022

The Action Earth campaign has launched to support communities to get back to outdoor environmental volunteering.


Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes young boy's day

Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes young boy's day

Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes young boy's day

13 May 2022

A 12-year-old boy was given a special treat by Dounreay with a visit to see the nuclear site's robots in action at an Innovation Day event.


Green award will celebrate natural capital gains

Green award will celebrate natural capital gains

Green award will celebrate natural capital gains

13 May 2022

The Scottish Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Awards will celebrate our special environment with the best natural capital project award


Call from Caithness business chief for government action to address shortage of bitumen

Call from Caithness business chief for government action to address shortage of bitumen

Call from Caithness business chief for government action to address shortage of bitumen

13 May 2022

'A swift resolution' required from Scottish and UK governments, according to Trudy Morris


McColl's purchase is 'a good outcome' for the business say new owners, Morrisons

McColl's purchase is 'a good outcome' for the business say new owners, Morrisons

McColl's purchase is 'a good outcome' for the business say new owners, Morrisons

12 May 2022

McColl's stores will be offered 'stability and continuity', according to new owners


Community council reports on success of Spring Clean initiative for Wick

Community council reports on success of Spring Clean initiative for Wick

Community council reports on success of Spring Clean initiative for Wick

12 May 2022

The Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council thanks all the volunteers involved in the recent Scottish Spring Clean 2022 initiative around the town.


One month to go until XpoNorth 2022 Digital Conference

One month to go until XpoNorth 2022 Digital Conference

One month to go until XpoNorth 2022 Digital Conference

11 May 2022

XpoNorth's annual conference will be taking place on 15th –16th of June this year.


WATCH: Far north Highland tourism group make new board appointments

WATCH: Far north Highland tourism group make new board appointments

WATCH: Far north Highland tourism group make new board appointments

11 May 2022

Community and tourism leaders from Sutherland have been appointed to the board of Venture North


WATCH: Orbex reveals full-scale prototype Prime rocket set for launch at Space Hub Sutherland

WATCH: Orbex reveals full-scale prototype Prime rocket set for launch at Space Hub Sutherland

WATCH: Orbex reveals full-scale prototype Prime rocket set for launch at Space Hub Sutherland

11 May 2022

A pioneering prototype rocket that is due to take off from Space Hub Sutherland has been unveiled for the first time.


Space sector learning can give young people skills for the future

Space sector learning can give young people skills for the future

Space sector learning can give young people skills for the future

10 May 2022

Pupils in the Highlands are being given a chance to launch an early career in the growing space sector.


Kinder products linked to salmonella outbreak still found on Scottish retailer shelves – symptoms of poisoning include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever

Kinder products linked to salmonella outbreak still found on Scottish retailer shelves – symptoms of poisoning include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever

Kinder products linked to salmonella outbreak still found on Scottish retailer shelves – symptoms of poisoning include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever

10 May 2022

A substantial number of Kinder confectionery products linked to food poisoning incidents have still been found available for sale in Scottish shops.


Annie's Bakery and Reids of Caithness win seal of approval from customers at Scottish Bakers awards

Annie's Bakery and Reids of Caithness win seal of approval from customers at Scottish Bakers awards

Annie's Bakery and Reids of Caithness win seal of approval from customers at Scottish Bakers awards

10 May 2022

Two Caithness businesses – Annie's Bakery Ltd and Reids of Caithness – have risen to success in the Scottish Baker of the Year awards 2022/23.


Caithness jobs saved at stores in Castletown, Halkirk and Thurso as Morrisons buy McColls

Caithness jobs saved at stores in Castletown, Halkirk and Thurso as Morrisons buy McColls

Caithness jobs saved at stores in Castletown, Halkirk and Thurso as Morrisons buy McColls

10 May 2022

Staff faced an uncertain future when McColl's went into administration last week


Wick’s archive centre receives national accreditation

Wick’s archive centre receives national accreditation

Wick’s archive centre receives national accreditation

10 May 2022

The Nuclear and Caithness Archive (Nucleus) has been nationally recognised for its work by being awarded accredited status by the National Archives.


Dounreay staff get 7.5% pay rise

Dounreay staff get 7.5% pay rise

Dounreay staff get 7.5% pay rise

10 May 2022

The inflation-linked hike kicks in this month as part of a three-year agreement negotiated by site union representatives.


Wind farm developer refutes 'bribe' accusation over proposed Armadale venture

Wind farm developer refutes 'bribe' accusation over proposed Armadale venture

Wind farm developer refutes 'bribe' accusation over proposed Armadale venture

09 May 2022

A green energy company has denied seeking to bribe potential objectors to go along with its bid to develop a new wind farm on the far north coast.


An injection of life for Wick with Community Market shopping – initiative looks to expand and how to get involved

An injection of life for Wick with Community Market shopping – initiative looks to expand and how to get involved

An injection of life for Wick with Community Market shopping – initiative looks to expand and how to get involved

09 May 2022

Wick's community council is delighted over the success of the recent open air market in the town and looks forward to developing the initiative.


McColl's to call in administrators which could put a number of local jobs at risk

McColl's to call in administrators which could put a number of local jobs at risk

McColl's to call in administrators which could put a number of local jobs at risk

06 May 2022

Convenience chain McColl's – which has four stores in Caithness – has confirmed the business is being put into administration.


Wind damage at Wick campus due to weaker panels being fitted – design team should have known about strong winds, says community council

Wind damage at Wick campus due to weaker panels being fitted – design team should have known about strong winds, says community council

Wind damage at Wick campus due to weaker panels being fitted – design team should have known about strong winds, says community council

06 May 2022

Structural issues at the campus in Wick, when panels were ripped off the gym, formed part of the agenda for the local community council.


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