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Jamie Stone 'jubilant' at return of scheduled flights to Wick John O’Groats Airport

Jamie Stone 'jubilant' at return of scheduled flights to Wick John O’Groats Airport

Jamie Stone 'jubilant' at return of scheduled flights to Wick John O’Groats Airport

23 February 2022

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone says he is “jubilant” at the announcement that scheduled flights are returning to the far north.


Return of scheduled flights at Wick hailed as 'terrific news for Caithness and the whole Highlands'

Return of scheduled flights at Wick hailed as 'terrific news for Caithness and the whole Highlands'

Return of scheduled flights at Wick hailed as 'terrific news for Caithness and the whole Highlands'

23 February 2022

Eastern Airways has been awarded a contract to provide a year-round service between Wick John O’Groats Airport and Aberdeen, starting in April.


MSP's opposition to nuclear power has 'set back the hopes of this county'

MSP's opposition to nuclear power has 'set back the hopes of this county'

MSP's opposition to nuclear power has 'set back the hopes of this county'

23 February 2022

Maree Todd is facing renewed pressure over her opposition to nuclear development after being challenged on the issue by a second Highland councillor.


Campaigners to challenge TSB over Thurso customer numbers

Campaigners to challenge TSB over Thurso customer numbers

Campaigners to challenge TSB over Thurso customer numbers

23 February 2022

During a two-and-a-half-hour survey on Monday, campaigners counted 56 customers entering the Thurso TSB branch and 55 people using the cash machine.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Global adventurer takes on hiking challenge from Bower to Orkney in grim wintry conditions

PICTURE SPECIAL: Global adventurer takes on hiking challenge from Bower to Orkney in grim wintry conditions

PICTURE SPECIAL: Global adventurer takes on hiking challenge from Bower to Orkney in grim wintry conditions

23 February 2022

A Bower man who has undertaken tortuous walking journeys across the world took on a challenge closer to home that proved every bit as arduous.


‘The speeds they are going at are unreal’

‘The speeds they are going at are unreal’

‘The speeds they are going at are unreal’

23 February 2022

A Forss couple have spoken about some of the 'crazy' driving they have witnessed – and their support for the campaign group seeking improvements.


Jesus offers us a way through the storm

Jesus offers us a way through the storm

Jesus offers us a way through the storm

23 February 2022

FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Rev Andrew Barrie, minister of Pulteneytown and Thrumster Church


Storytelling will be a major theme for this year's interactive online XpoNorth creative industries conference

Storytelling will be a major theme for this year's interactive online XpoNorth creative industries conference

Storytelling will be a major theme for this year's interactive online XpoNorth creative industries conference

23 February 2022

Delegates from both sides of the Atlantic will be sharing their expertise and advice when the XpoNorth creative industries conference returns in June


Concerns over impact of proposed Tormsdale wind farm on salmon in River Thurso

Concerns over impact of proposed Tormsdale wind farm on salmon in River Thurso

Concerns over impact of proposed Tormsdale wind farm on salmon in River Thurso

22 February 2022

Salmon fishers on the River Thurso are on the warpath about a new wind farm being planned near several of its most popular beats.


Jamie Stone points to hydrogen potential at wind farm sites in far north

Jamie Stone points to hydrogen potential at wind farm sites in far north

Jamie Stone points to hydrogen potential at wind farm sites in far north

22 February 2022

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has claimed the far north can become a world leader in producing hydrogen at wind farm sites.


Changes to sheep and cattle assurance standards will be explained at series of meetings

Changes to sheep and cattle assurance standards will be explained at series of meetings

Changes to sheep and cattle assurance standards will be explained at series of meetings

22 February 2022

The events are being held by the Scottish Crofting Federation and Quality Meat Scotland


North Coast 500 tops Instagram list of UK's most hashtag-worthy tourist routes

North Coast 500 tops Instagram list of UK's most hashtag-worthy tourist routes

North Coast 500 tops Instagram list of UK's most hashtag-worthy tourist routes

22 February 2022

Scotland's most popular touring route, the North Coast 500, is also a hit with users of social media service Instagram


Stone hits out at Ministry of Defence's reckless spending over next 10 years

Stone hits out at Ministry of Defence's reckless spending over next 10 years

Stone hits out at Ministry of Defence's reckless spending over next 10 years

22 February 2022

Far north MP says report should "set alarm bells ringing."


Sturgeon announces end to Covid legal restrictions from March 21

Sturgeon announces end to Covid legal restrictions from March 21

Sturgeon announces end to Covid legal restrictions from March 21

22 February 2022

All Covid legal restrictions mandating such things as wearing face coverings and contact tracing will come to an end on March 21.


Caithness Broch Project director wins major accolade for 'Choost an' Owld Pile o' Ston'

Caithness Broch Project director wins major accolade for 'Choost an' Owld Pile o' Ston'

Caithness Broch Project director wins major accolade for 'Choost an' Owld Pile o' Ston'

22 February 2022

A Caithness-born student has received a university award for his dissertation on the value of archaeology to the county.


Seaweed industry could 'increase substantially by 2040', according to new report

Seaweed industry could 'increase substantially by 2040', according to new report

Seaweed industry could 'increase substantially by 2040', according to new report

22 February 2022

The seaweed industry in Scotland employs around 60 people and generates over £500,000 a year


Man broke into Wick house and stole swords

Man broke into Wick house and stole swords

Man broke into Wick house and stole swords

22 February 2022

A Skye man has admitted breaking into the home of a former Wick solicitor and stealing a number of swords.


Warning of heavy snow, high winds and frequent lightning affecting power supplies in Caithness

Warning of heavy snow, high winds and frequent lightning affecting power supplies in Caithness

Warning of heavy snow, high winds and frequent lightning affecting power supplies in Caithness

22 February 2022

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning for the far north detailing frequent heavy snow showers with very gusty winds and a chance of lightning.


Fantastic turnout out at North Coast Market

Fantastic turnout out at North Coast Market

Fantastic turnout out at North Coast Market

22 February 2022

Stallholders from all over Caithness and Sutherland attended the North Coast Market held in the Halladale Inn, Melvich, at the weekend.


Sustainable ceramics in the food and drink sector at heart of joint £10,000 project

Sustainable ceramics in the food and drink sector at heart of joint £10,000 project

Sustainable ceramics in the food and drink sector at heart of joint £10,000 project

22 February 2022

A far north distillery has joined forces with the University of the West of Scotland to look at how ceramics can be used more sustainably.


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