Home   Categories   Grid

Update me

Back to all categories

Highlands to become 'early adopter' of 20 mph scheme

Highlands to become 'early adopter' of 20 mph scheme

Highlands to become 'early adopter' of 20 mph scheme

01 November 2022

Transport Scotland has invited Highland Council to take part in a pilot scheme with 130 sites in communities across the region involved


Fifty-year sub-lease agreed for Sutherland launch site as space industry represents 'huge opportunity'

Fifty-year sub-lease agreed for Sutherland launch site as space industry represents 'huge opportunity'

Fifty-year sub-lease agreed for Sutherland launch site as space industry represents 'huge opportunity'

01 November 2022

A 50-year sub-lease for the Sutherland rocket launch site underlines the "huge economic opportunity" presented by the space industry.


Watch Commander retires from Wick fire station after 36 years

Watch Commander retires from Wick fire station after 36 years

Watch Commander retires from Wick fire station after 36 years

01 November 2022

Wick Community Fire Station's Watch Commander Colin Gunn has retired after more than 36 years in the fire and rescue service.


Man guilty of historic child sex offences at Thurso address

Man guilty of historic child sex offences at Thurso address

Man guilty of historic child sex offences at Thurso address

31 October 2022

A man convicted of historic child abuse has been jailed for 18 months.


Dates for Caithness and North Sutherland Fund 2023 announced

Dates for Caithness and North Sutherland Fund 2023 announced

Dates for Caithness and North Sutherland Fund 2023 announced

31 October 2022

The Caithness and North Sutherland Fund has announced provisional dates for its quarterly funding applications for its final year.


Manson admits Wick Academy will need to address lack of goal threat

Manson admits Wick Academy will need to address lack of goal threat

Manson admits Wick Academy will need to address lack of goal threat

31 October 2022

Wick Academy lost 2-0 to Formartine United in the Highland League Cup, realistically the Scorries' last hope of challenging for silverware this term.


Pedigree Dexter cattle enter AI breeding programme at Bruan Park croft

Pedigree Dexter cattle enter AI breeding programme at Bruan Park croft

Pedigree Dexter cattle enter AI breeding programme at Bruan Park croft

31 October 2022

Four pedigree Dexter cattle have for the first time entered into an AI breeding programme at Adreain Gill's croft at Bruan Park, south of Thrumster.


Demolishing the former canoe club building in Thurso would cost around £30,000, community council hears

Demolishing the former canoe club building in Thurso would cost around £30,000, community council hears

Demolishing the former canoe club building in Thurso would cost around £30,000, community council hears

31 October 2022

Ownership of the property is unclear, it is stated


New benches on Thurso river walk thanks to £6000 Rotary Club project

New benches on Thurso river walk thanks to £6000 Rotary Club project

New benches on Thurso river walk thanks to £6000 Rotary Club project

31 October 2022

A £6000 community project to replace damaged and rotten benches on a popular walking route in Thurso has been completed.


NatureScot monitors migrating geese as avian flu concerns continue into winter

NatureScot monitors migrating geese as avian flu concerns continue into winter

NatureScot monitors migrating geese as avian flu concerns continue into winter

30 October 2022

Scotland's nature agency has warned that avian flu is still rife and continues to pose a threat this autumn and winter.


Young professionals and apprentices hailed as future of renewables

Young professionals and apprentices hailed as future of renewables

Young professionals and apprentices hailed as future of renewables

30 October 2022

The role of apprentices and young professionals in the development of wind energy in Scotland has been highlighted at the Scottish Parliament.


Caithness seaweed company among winners in Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards

Caithness seaweed company among winners in Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards

Caithness seaweed company among winners in Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards

29 October 2022

Caithness-based Shore has been named among the winners in the Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2022 for its range of seaweed chips.


All far north trains cancelled on Saturday due to strike action

All far north trains cancelled on Saturday due to strike action

All far north trains cancelled on Saturday due to strike action

28 October 2022

Train users in Caithness are reminded that no services will be running tomorrow (October 29) due to strike action over pay.


Watten wind farm developer 'wants to work with Caithness communities'

Watten wind farm developer 'wants to work with Caithness communities'

Watten wind farm developer 'wants to work with Caithness communities'

28 October 2022

A revised plan for a wind farm at Watten will be put to the public at two new consultation events next month.


Pay dispute set to halt Highland train service on Saturday

Pay dispute set to halt Highland train service on Saturday

Pay dispute set to halt Highland train service on Saturday

28 October 2022

TRAIN users in the Highlands are being warned that no service will be running in the region following the latest development over a pay dispute.


Improvements at NHS Highland welcomed by Scottish Government

Improvements at NHS Highland welcomed by Scottish Government

Improvements at NHS Highland welcomed by Scottish Government

28 October 2022

NHS Highland will move move up a stage on NHS Scotland’s national performance framework after "improvements in governance, leadership and culture".


Last chance to see heritage cars at Halkirk centre

Last chance to see heritage cars at Halkirk centre

Last chance to see heritage cars at Halkirk centre

28 October 2022

The Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Society is reminding people that tomorrow is the last chance to visit its centre in its opening season.


Call by Caithness councillor for urgent briefing on closure of building at Thurso High School

Call by Caithness councillor for urgent briefing on closure of building at Thurso High School

Call by Caithness councillor for urgent briefing on closure of building at Thurso High School

28 October 2022

Ron Gunn wants answers to questions about the future of the block adjacent to Ormlie Road


Manson admits Wick Academy will be 'big, big underdogs' in Scottish Cup clash with Falkirk

Manson admits Wick Academy will be 'big, big underdogs' in Scottish Cup clash with Falkirk

Manson admits Wick Academy will be 'big, big underdogs' in Scottish Cup clash with Falkirk

28 October 2022

Gary Manson has acknowledged that Wick will be "big, big underdogs" when they take on League One club Falkirk in the third round of the Scottish Cup.


Bremner hopes Thurso can sneak a result against champions

Bremner hopes Thurso can sneak a result against champions

Bremner hopes Thurso can sneak a result against champions

27 October 2022

Michael Bremner hopes Thurso can build on their encouraging 1-1 draw with Orkney when they face North Caledonian League champions Invergordon.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More