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Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ finalists announced!

Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ finalists announced!

Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ finalists announced!

22 August 2023

Are you among the finalists in the Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023?


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.


Farmers and crofters in Caithness can apply for animal health and welfare funding

Farmers and crofters in Caithness can apply for animal health and welfare funding

Farmers and crofters in Caithness can apply for animal health and welfare funding

22 August 2023

Farmers and crofters are being given access to funding to help improve the health and welfare of cattle and sheep.


UPDATE: Repair on burst water main near Halkirk due to be finished

UPDATE: Repair on burst water main near Halkirk due to be finished

UPDATE: Repair on burst water main near Halkirk due to be finished

21 August 2023

Repairs to a burst water main in the Harpsdale area near Halkirk were expected to be complete by Monday evening.


Winter gritting plan approved for Caithness priority roads and pavements

Winter gritting plan approved for Caithness priority roads and pavements

Winter gritting plan approved for Caithness priority roads and pavements

21 August 2023

Winter gritting priorities for roads and pavements in Caithness have been approved by local councillors.


Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

20 August 2023

A network of hi-tech public water taps has helped Scotland save the equivalent of five million plastic bottles, according to Scottish Water.


Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

20 August 2023

The Crofting Commission has announced new procedures for the processing of applications, which will come into effect from September 1.


This is how easy I found it to buy vapes underage in the Highlands

This is how easy I found it to buy vapes underage in the Highlands

This is how easy I found it to buy vapes underage in the Highlands

19 August 2023

A 17-year-old reporter attempted to buy vapes underage from stores in Inverness city centre. This is her story of what happened


Pet of the week – can you give Scottie a new home?

Pet of the week – can you give Scottie a new home?

Pet of the week – can you give Scottie a new home?

19 August 2023

Scottie is a handsome Jack Russell terrier cross looking for his forever family.


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.


'A whirlwind of trade' – Caithness sale of sheep at Dingwall mart's district sale

'A whirlwind of trade' – Caithness sale of sheep at Dingwall mart's district sale

'A whirlwind of trade' – Caithness sale of sheep at Dingwall mart's district sale

18 August 2023

Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd on Thursday, August 17, sold 13,556 store lambs at their annual district sale


Injured cruise ship crew member airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after Invergordon incident

Injured cruise ship crew member airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after Invergordon incident

Injured cruise ship crew member airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after Invergordon incident

18 August 2023

The Scottish Ambulance Service said two ambulances, a trauma team, air ambulance and critical care paramedic attended the Port of Cromarty Firth.


Motorcyclist dies in A99 crash

Motorcyclist dies in A99 crash

Motorcyclist dies in A99 crash

18 August 2023

A motorcyclist has died after a crash on the A99 in Caithness on Thursday evening.


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.


Party atmosphere planned as Thurso junior parkrun gets set to celebrate first anniversary

Party atmosphere planned as Thurso junior parkrun gets set to celebrate first anniversary

Party atmosphere planned as Thurso junior parkrun gets set to celebrate first anniversary

17 August 2023

Organisers of an event that aims to get youngsters in the far north active are hoping for a party atmosphere for their first anniversary on Sunday.


Any views on Wick police? Come along and have your say

Any views on Wick police? Come along and have your say

Any views on Wick police? Come along and have your say

17 August 2023

Join the Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland on Wednesday, August 30 to hear about and give your views on new policing initiatives in Wick.


Memories of a childhood in Melness in the 1930s and 40s

Memories of a childhood in Melness in the 1930s and 40s

Memories of a childhood in Melness in the 1930s and 40s

16 August 2023

While researching her family history, Laura Adkins learned more about her mother's childhood which was spent on the croft at Skinnet, Melness


Return of Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair this weekend

Return of Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair this weekend

Return of Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair this weekend

16 August 2023

All are welcome at the popular Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair free event on Saturday, August 19 from 10am to 4.30pm at Thrumster Mains.


RockNess 10 years on: In pictures

RockNess 10 years on: In pictures

RockNess 10 years on: In pictures

16 August 2023

Take a trip down memory lane with a picture flashback from RockNess festival


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