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The Scottish Budget could at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

The Scottish Budget could at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

The Scottish Budget could at a glance: how it affects the Highlands and Moray from dualling to the NHS

04 December 2024

More cash will come north but the jury is out on whether finance secretary Shona Robison delivered for the north.


‘Have some decency': Melness Crofters’ Estate calls on Orbex to send representatives north to personally explain 'profoundly disappointing' Sutherland Spaceport decision

‘Have some decency': Melness Crofters’ Estate calls on Orbex to send representatives north to personally explain 'profoundly disappointing' Sutherland Spaceport decision

‘Have some decency': Melness Crofters’ Estate calls on Orbex to send representatives north to personally explain 'profoundly disappointing' Sutherland Spaceport decision

04 December 2024

The spaceport was set to be built on land owned by Melness Crofters’ Estate on the A’Mhoine Peninsula.


Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

04 December 2024

Calls are growing for an urgent rethink on proposals which could affect services for women and children affected by domestic abuse in the Highlands.


Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

04 December 2024

People across the Highlands are being invited to take part in the next round of budget engagement in light of the financial forecast for 2025-26.


‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

04 December 2024

The news that Sutherland Spaceport is to be mothballed is a significant blow to the business community in north Sutherland and Caithness.


WATCH: Wild boar gets bored and goes on the run in Caithness

WATCH: Wild boar gets bored and goes on the run in Caithness

WATCH: Wild boar gets bored and goes on the run in Caithness

04 December 2024

A so-called ‘wild boar’ is on the loose in the Caithness countryside and appeared in the Bilbster area of the county today.


Highlands and Islands Enterprise ‘deeply disappointed’ over Orbex move from Sutherland Spaceport to SaxaVord

Highlands and Islands Enterprise ‘deeply disappointed’ over Orbex move from Sutherland Spaceport to SaxaVord

Highlands and Islands Enterprise ‘deeply disappointed’ over Orbex move from Sutherland Spaceport to SaxaVord

04 December 2024

Highlands and Islands Enterprise said it was not yet clear of the impacts of Orbex’s decision on Sutherland.


Eco breakthrough as Caithness beach cleaners help recycle old nets into sunglasses and knife handles

Eco breakthrough as Caithness beach cleaners help recycle old nets into sunglasses and knife handles

Eco breakthrough as Caithness beach cleaners help recycle old nets into sunglasses and knife handles

04 December 2024

An environmental group that cleans up Caithness beaches is delighted to make positive steps towards its eco goals with a new recycling initiative.


Highland Heroes 2025: Who will be the hero of heroes?

Highland Heroes 2025: Who will be the hero of heroes?

Highland Heroes 2025: Who will be the hero of heroes?

04 December 2024

All the Heroes are special but one exceptional winner will be named the overall hero of heroes


Highland human rights ‘disgrace’ highlights ‘neglect’ of north communities

Highland human rights ‘disgrace’ highlights ‘neglect’ of north communities

Highland human rights ‘disgrace’ highlights ‘neglect’ of north communities

04 December 2024

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant: Welcome report on human rights makes shocking reading and shows the lack of action by the Scottish Government.


Wick weather watcher says it’s a winter record breaker

Wick weather watcher says it’s a winter record breaker

Wick weather watcher says it’s a winter record breaker

04 December 2024

Wick’s weather watcher says that the first day of winter turned out to be a record breaker for the town.


Sutherland Spaceport to be mothballed as Orbex makes shock announcement about move to SaxaVord

Sutherland Spaceport to be mothballed as Orbex makes shock announcement about move to SaxaVord

Sutherland Spaceport to be mothballed as Orbex makes shock announcement about move to SaxaVord

04 December 2024

Orbex is halting construction work on the £20 million spaceport which received a £14.6 milllion public investment package.


Highland mobile and broadband woes spark Holyrood petition

Highland mobile and broadband woes spark Holyrood petition

Highland mobile and broadband woes spark Holyrood petition

04 December 2024

A petition demanding "better digital connectivity" for the Highlands and Islands has been launched by a political campaigner in the region.


Thurso parents protest against possible closures of Caithness play parks – ‘Our children deserve better’

Thurso parents protest against possible closures of Caithness play parks – ‘Our children deserve better’

Thurso parents protest against possible closures of Caithness play parks – ‘Our children deserve better’

04 December 2024

After a recent Highland Council report warned that 26 Caithness play parks were under threat of closure a Thurso protest group made its views known.


With Wick’s last bank set to close next year, Stone backs banking hubs

With Wick’s last bank set to close next year, Stone backs banking hubs

With Wick’s last bank set to close next year, Stone backs banking hubs

03 December 2024

Jamie Stone MP calls for the establishment of banking hubs in light of the impending closures of Bank of Scotland branches in Wick and Golspie.


Met Office issues ice warning for Highlands and Moray

Met Office issues ice warning for Highlands and Moray

Met Office issues ice warning for Highlands and Moray

03 December 2024

Beginning at 9pm today until 10am tomorrow, the yellow ice warning covers the whole east coast of Scotland.


Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

03 December 2024

Fergus Ewing says recent NI hikes risk the service that offers patients dignity and saves the NHS millions.


PICTURES and VIDEO: Wick firefighters tackle Watten blaze

PICTURES and VIDEO: Wick firefighters tackle Watten blaze

PICTURES and VIDEO: Wick firefighters tackle Watten blaze

03 December 2024

A major blaze destroyed an outhouse building next to a Watten hotel last night. No casualties were reported.


‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

03 December 2024

Andrew Wilson, then aged four, saw his father Alistair lying in a pool of blood after he was shot in Nairn.


Magic moment for Keiss pupils as BEAR Scotland gritter rolls into school car park

Magic moment for Keiss pupils as BEAR Scotland gritter rolls into school car park

Magic moment for Keiss pupils as BEAR Scotland gritter rolls into school car park

03 December 2024

A Keiss Primary pupil conjured up a brilliant new name for one of BEAR Scotland’s trunk road gritters.


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