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Accommodation providers in the Highlands worried about administrative costs of 'tourist tax'

Accommodation providers in the Highlands worried about administrative costs of 'tourist tax'

Accommodation providers in the Highlands worried about administrative costs of 'tourist tax'

18 September 2023

The Federation of Small Businesses is urging the Scottish Government to listen to small accommodation providers' questions about the Visitor Levy.


Benefits calculator leads to £43 million of unclaimed money being identified

Benefits calculator leads to £43 million of unclaimed money being identified

Benefits calculator leads to £43 million of unclaimed money being identified

18 September 2023

Caithness residents should check a new online tool to find out if they are losing out on entitled benefits.


Fed up of the midges? Then help bats thrive in the Highlands!

Fed up of the midges? Then help bats thrive in the Highlands!

Fed up of the midges? Then help bats thrive in the Highlands!

17 September 2023

Making Space for Nature by Saranne Bish


MP asks UK Government to protect trainee journalists in the Highlands

MP asks UK Government to protect trainee journalists in the Highlands

MP asks UK Government to protect trainee journalists in the Highlands

11 September 2023

The call from MP Jamie Stone, follows Meta's announcement that it intends to cease funding for the Community News Project,


Mobile cinema which serves the Highlands is at risk after 25 years of operation

Mobile cinema which serves the Highlands is at risk after 25 years of operation

Mobile cinema which serves the Highlands is at risk after 25 years of operation

11 September 2023

As the Screen Machine marks its 25th anniversary the operators have said, 'whilst this is a cause for celebration, there is reason for concern.'


LOOKING BACK: news from the John o'Groat Journal of yesteryear

LOOKING BACK: news from the John o'Groat Journal of yesteryear

LOOKING BACK: news from the John o'Groat Journal of yesteryear

09 September 2023

Twilight 'keeking' fine, Cottage demoliton deplored and Millions withheld from Dounreay


Search on for the bouncing bombs of Sinclair’s Bay

Search on for the bouncing bombs of Sinclair’s Bay

Search on for the bouncing bombs of Sinclair’s Bay

07 September 2023

Read the fascinating story of how experiments were carried out during WWII with bouncing bombs that may still lie in the waters of Sinclair's Bay.


Personnel redundancies aren’t personal – but what are the legal requirements?

Personnel redundancies aren’t personal – but what are the legal requirements?

Personnel redundancies aren’t personal – but what are the legal requirements?

04 September 2023

Redundancy is about the position, not the person. It's the job role that becomes redundant, not the individual's worth or skills.


Eight things you probably didn’t know about seatbelt laws

Eight things you probably didn’t know about seatbelt laws

Eight things you probably didn’t know about seatbelt laws

02 September 2023

Caithness drivers are being urged to brush up on their understanding of seatbelt laws to avoid facing hefty financial penalties.


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.


Thursday August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day

Thursday August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day

Thursday August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day

30 August 2023

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign about overdose.


Watten man warns of 'Hi Mum' text scam

Watten man warns of 'Hi Mum' text scam

Watten man warns of 'Hi Mum' text scam

25 August 2023

A Watten man said the public should be aware of a scam doing the rounds which may cost you a lot of money if you fall for it.


Unusual aircraft seen over Wick is a flying lab

Unusual aircraft seen over Wick is a flying lab

Unusual aircraft seen over Wick is a flying lab

23 August 2023

An aircraft that touched down at Wick airport yesterday was no ordinary plane and was collecting detailed info on the Flow Country.


Caithness residents encouraged to get help with debt after massive rise in advice calls

Caithness residents encouraged to get help with debt after massive rise in advice calls

Caithness residents encouraged to get help with debt after massive rise in advice calls

22 August 2023

People struggling in Caithness have been urged to seek support for debt and money worries as the numbers asking for help soared over the summer.


Showcase your business at Highland Spotlight

Showcase your business at Highland Spotlight

Showcase your business at Highland Spotlight

19 August 2023

Highland Spotlight is the biggest business-to-business exhibition in the region.


Highlands and Islands Enterprise release year-end figures

Highlands and Islands Enterprise release year-end figures

Highlands and Islands Enterprise release year-end figures

18 August 2023

HIE approved up to £63.2m investment in 489 projects during the period of 2022 - 2023.


Finalists for Highland Business Awards announced

Finalists for Highland Business Awards announced

Finalists for Highland Business Awards announced

17 August 2023

The finalists for the annual Highland Business Awards have now been selected.


URGENT: DVLA scam warning for all Caithness motorists

URGENT: DVLA scam warning for all Caithness motorists

URGENT: DVLA scam warning for all Caithness motorists

13 August 2023

Caithness motorists are warned over fake texts and emails sent from fraudsters claiming to be from the DVLA.


Childline offers free support and advice to Highland students getting exam results

Childline offers free support and advice to Highland students getting exam results

Childline offers free support and advice to Highland students getting exam results

07 August 2023

Childline is giving free, confidential support and advice to young people under the age of 19 at www.childline.org.uk or by phone on 0800 1111.


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

05 August 2023

Welcome news for ratepayers in 1923, Craft shop go-ahead in 1973 and Cinema plan funding boost in 1998


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