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New offshore wind leasing round 'a huge step forward for green recovery'

New offshore wind leasing round 'a huge step forward for green recovery'

A new offshore wind leasing round is set to clear the way for dramatic growth in renewable energy around the coastline of Scotland.


Northern Scotland goes 24 hours without any fresh positive tests for coronavirus

Northern Scotland goes 24 hours without any fresh positive tests for coronavirus

No fresh positive tests for Covid-19 were recorded anywhere in the north of Scotland in the past 24 hours, Scottish Government statistics have shown.


Sturgeon calls for fresh intervention after UK economy shrank 20% in April

Sturgeon calls for fresh intervention after UK economy shrank 20% in April

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on the UK government to deliver an economic rescue package for the country.


More materials to be accepted at household waste recycling centres

More materials to be accepted at household waste recycling centres

The reopening of Highland Council's waste recycling centres will move to the next stage on Monday, with the range of materials being expanded.


Latest mart prices from Thainstone

Latest mart prices from Thainstone

Thursday and Friday mart prices from Thainstone for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire consignors.


New measures introduced at Highland airports with scheduled services to resume

New measures introduced at Highland airports with scheduled services to resume

Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd has introduced new measures to help ensure safety as it prepares for the gradual resumption of scheduled flights.


Prince pays tribute to 51st Highland Division on St Valéry 80th anniversary

Prince pays tribute to 51st Highland Division on St Valéry 80th anniversary

More than 500 pipers across the world have taken part in a rousing tribute to commemorate the 80th anniversary of St Valéry.


Hotel boss says 'common sense has to prevail' over plans to reopen tourism and hospitality

Hotel boss says 'common sense has to prevail' over plans to reopen tourism and hospitality

A local hotel owner has welcomed plans to reopen the hospitality industry – but stressed that "common sense has to prevail" over the virus threat.


Three new jobs as Caithness Voluntary Group gets £200,000 for projects to benefit vulnerable people

Three new jobs as Caithness Voluntary Group gets £200,000 for projects to benefit vulnerable people

More than £200,000 has been awarded to Caithness Voluntary Group to develop projects that will benefit the most vulnerable people in the community.


Voting U-turn a victory for common sense, says Jamie Stone

Voting U-turn a victory for common sense, says Jamie Stone

A U-turn on voting procedures in the House of Commons has been hailed as "a victory for common sense" by north MP Jamie Stone.


Number of people thought to be infected with Covid-19 revised down

Number of people thought to be infected with Covid-19 revised down

Nicola Sturgeon revealed that the current estimate for people carrying coronavirus in Scotland is 4500 – previously it had been thought to be 11,500.


NorthLink reports 95% drop in passenger numbers over nine-week period due to coronavirus

NorthLink reports 95% drop in passenger numbers over nine-week period due to coronavirus

Serco NorthLink has revealed that passenger numbers across all its ferry routes saw a 95 per cent drop over a nine-week period up to the end of May.


UK government schemes supporting over 44,000 jobs in Highlands and Western Isles

UK government schemes supporting over 44,000 jobs in Highlands and Western Isles

The UK government has supported the wages of 44,100 jobs across the Highlands and Western Isles, according to HM Revenue and Customs.


Highland Council gets £1m to help close poverty-related attainment gap

Highland Council gets £1m to help close poverty-related attainment gap

Highland Council is to get just over £1 million to support pupils from deprived backgrounds and help close the poverty-related attainment gap.


Eighty years on, new generation to learn about the ‘Forgotten 51st’

Eighty years on, new generation to learn about the ‘Forgotten 51st’

New learning resources highlight the bravery of members of the 51st Highland Division who were captured at St Valéry-en-Caux 80 years ago this week.


Wellbeing at the heart of Thurso community response

Wellbeing at the heart of Thurso community response

Wellbeing is a top priority for Thurso Community Development Trust in its response to the coronavirus crisis.


Cautious welcome as July 15 is given as provisional date for tourism industry restart

Cautious welcome as July 15 is given as provisional date for tourism industry restart

North MP Jamie Stone has given a cautious welcome to the potential reopening of Scotland's tourism industry just over a month from now.


Highland businesses invited to take part in online Q&A with rural economy and tourism secretary

Highland businesses invited to take part in online Q&A with rural economy and tourism secretary

Businesses from across the Highlands and Islands are being invited to take part in an hour-long question-and-answer meeting with Fergus Ewing.


NHS Highland area sees no new positive Covid-19 tests for second day running

NHS Highland area sees no new positive Covid-19 tests for second day running

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has remained unchanged in the NHS Highland area for the second day in a row.


Vintage rally goes virtual as car enthusiasts are urged to get involved

Vintage rally goes virtual as car enthusiasts are urged to get involved

Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club is staging a virtual rally after having to cancel its annual event at John O'Groats.


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