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University of the Highlands and Islands publishes islands strategy

University of the Highlands and Islands publishes islands strategy

The University of the Highlands and Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to island communities with the publication of its first islands strategy.


Exams U-turn means downgraded results are scrapped and qualifications will be based on teacher judgement

Exams U-turn means downgraded results are scrapped and qualifications will be based on teacher judgement

Pupils whose exam results were downgraded are to receive new grades based solely on teacher estimates after a dramatic U-turn today by John Swinney.


Timber! Tree felling operation under way in Wick

Timber! Tree felling operation under way in Wick

A tree-felling operation at Wick's Station Road will see a neglected area brightened up, according to local councillors.


Freswick feature at fantasy film festival

Freswick feature at fantasy film festival

A supernatural thriller made by two Caithness brothers and set in Freswick Castle will have its premiere at a major film festival this month.


Caithness councillor says she hates to think of pupils missing out as schools are inundated with appeals

Caithness councillor says she hates to think of pupils missing out as schools are inundated with appeals

A local councillor says she dreads to think of any pupil missing out on a job opportunity or university place as a result of the exam results fiasco.


Armadale farming life in the spotlight in TV documentary series

Armadale farming life in the spotlight in TV documentary series

A north coast farm is among those featured in the latest series of the award-winning TV show This Farming Life.


Warning from farm union over mystery packets of seed

Warning from farm union over mystery packets of seed

Members of the public should be on the lookout for unsolicited parcels of seed which may be linked to scam that could threaten plant health.


Wick Academy fitness challenge donations go past £1000 mark

Wick Academy fitness challenge donations go past £1000 mark

Donations for Wick Academy's three-day fundraising fitness challenge have exceeded the £1000 mark.


Thurso championship honours go to Rutherford, Swanson and Coghill

Thurso championship honours go to Rutherford, Swanson and Coghill

The match-play stages of the club championship at Thurso saw Walter Rutherford, Alan Coghill and Alan Swanson taking the honours.


NHS Highland area reports no new positive tests for coronavirus

NHS Highland area reports no new positive tests for coronavirus

Forty-eight hours have now passed since the NHS Highland area last recorded a positive test for Covid-19.


Highland pub customers urged to remain vigilant

Highland pub customers urged to remain vigilant

Pub-goers in the Highlands are being urged to remain vigilant and observe all guidance, against a backdrop of the local lockdown imposed in Aberdeen.


Thurso head teacher talks of support network for vulnerable pupils

Thurso head teacher talks of support network for vulnerable pupils

Thurso High School's head teacher shared stories of the resilience and success of pupils and the importance of mental wellbeing with councillors.


Actor Jimmy Yuill promotes North Highland Initiative sustainable tourism campaign

Actor Jimmy Yuill promotes North Highland Initiative sustainable tourism campaign

A renowned actor from Sutherland has given his backing to a new campaign encouraging responsible and sustainable tourism in the north Highlands.


Volunteers clear Helmsdale to Lybster stretch of John O'Groats Trail

Volunteers clear Helmsdale to Lybster stretch of John O'Groats Trail

A group of hardy volunteers spent three days clearing vegetation on the Helmsdale to Lybster stretch of the John O'Groats Trail.


Life's a beach for martial arts group on far north trip

Life's a beach for martial arts group on far north trip

Strathy beach was the setting for a Kuk Sool Won display on Saturday afternoon featuring a group of martial art exponents from Edinburgh and Falkirk.


Multi-agency bid to tackle fly-tipping and illegal disposal of waste

Multi-agency bid to tackle fly-tipping and illegal disposal of waste

Problems of fly-tipping and illegal disposal of campervan and caravan waste are being tackled in a multi-agency initiative.


Online parcel delivery pricing map highlights unfair charges

Online parcel delivery pricing map highlights unfair charges

An online parcel delivery pricing map has been launched to help residents of rural communities identify unfair charges and find the best deals.


Silence can be profound in its ability to recharge one’s mind and soul

Silence can be profound in its ability to recharge one’s mind and soul

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev Ellie Charman of the Scottish Episcopal Church


Bus services in Highlands gearing up for return to school

Bus services in Highlands gearing up for return to school

Stagecoach bus services in the Highlands are increasing ahead of the return of schools next week.


Dyslexic Wick man publishes 526-page book

Dyslexic Wick man publishes 526-page book

A man from Wick has managed to publish his first book despite struggling with severe dyslexia.


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