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‘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.


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.


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.


‘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.


We need to start taking points from teams around us, says Wick striker Gordon MacNab

We need to start taking points from teams around us, says Wick striker Gordon MacNab

We need to start taking points from teams around us, says Wick striker Gordon MacNab

02 December 2024

Gordon MacNab forced in a late goal against Huntly at Harmsworth Park but it wasn’t enough to prevent Wick suffering a seventh home defeat in a row.


Wick Academy in false position in Highland League, says Huntly manager

Wick Academy in false position in Highland League, says Huntly manager

Wick Academy in false position in Highland League, says Huntly manager

02 December 2024

Speaking after Huntly’s 2-1 win at Harmsworth Park, Colin Charlesworth said he believes Wick Academy are in a false position in the bottom four.


‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

02 December 2024

Far north MSP Maree Todd acknowledged that rural communities are facing “critical challenges” after a report said basic rights were not being met.


Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

02 December 2024

Figures show 89 offences recorded in Highlands and Islands during last year's festive period


Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

02 December 2024

Young Farmers from Halkirk cooked up a winning dish to impress the judges at a Ready Steady Cook-style contest in Tain at the weekend.


Personal bests and medals for Wick swimmers at autumn meet in Inverness

Personal bests and medals for Wick swimmers at autumn meet in Inverness

Personal bests and medals for Wick swimmers at autumn meet in Inverness

02 December 2024

Eight members of Wick Amateur Swimming Club took part in the Highland Swim Team’s autumn meet at the Aquadome in Inverness.


Santa’s little helpers want to hear from Caithness folk in need of a little extra this Christmas

Santa’s little helpers want to hear from Caithness folk in need of a little extra this Christmas

Santa’s little helpers want to hear from Caithness folk in need of a little extra this Christmas

02 December 2024

People in Caithness needing a helping hand to give their children gifts this Christmas can now register with the Caithness FM Toy Appeal.


Glasgow pair deny chasing teenager with knife and crowbar in Thurso

Glasgow pair deny chasing teenager with knife and crowbar in Thurso

Glasgow pair deny chasing teenager with knife and crowbar in Thurso

02 December 2024

Two Glasgow men intend to fight allegations that they chased a teenager along Thurso Esplanade and beach while armed with a crowbar and a knife.


Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

02 December 2024

Almost 300 fines have been issued to drivers in Inverness though totals for other areas including Dingwall, Nairn, Wick and Thurso are much lower.


Concerns over Women’s Aid changes raised at Thurso meeting

Concerns over Women’s Aid changes raised at Thurso meeting

Concerns over Women’s Aid changes raised at Thurso meeting

01 December 2024

Community representatives in Thurso are concerned about moves to rejig how Women’s Aid groups operate in the Highlands.


Thurso man breached bail ‘to hand himself in’

Thurso man breached bail ‘to hand himself in’

Thurso man breached bail ‘to hand himself in’

01 December 2024

Hugh McPhee was “fed up” with a curfew condition and decided to breach it, Sheriff Neil Wilson was told at Wick.


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