NEWS

Power line across Highlands 'will support thousands of skilled jobs'

A 400kV line between Caithness and Inverness-shire is part of a major upgrade that will bring "significant economic growth", SSEN Transmission says.

Do you want to stay in Shrek's swamp hideaway in Badenoch?

Shrek fans get chance to live their own fairytale at fantasy rural retreat

ARIANE BURGESS: Rishi Sunak's backtracking on green targets is disastrous for economy – as well as environment

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

She argues the 'Tories are turning their backs on a huge economic opportunity and the chance to rebuild our country.'

Highlands and Islands Climate Festival is a showcase for local action

The Highlands and Islands Climate Festival has seen more than 100 events encouraging people to 'think local, share local, grow local and eat local'.

It's a Charmed Life at Halkirk with new therapy business

A Halkirk woman says she can help people turn their lives around with her new business called Charmed Life Therapy.

Hundreds of child abuse videos and images found on Wick man's devices

National Child Abuse Investigation officers raided a Wick man's former home and found hundreds of child abuse videos and still images on his devices.

New delay to £40k fraud case at Wick

There has been yet another delay in the protracted case of fraud-accused Fiona Taylor.

Jamie's super strike seals 5-1 victory for Caithness U16s against Dingwall

Caithness United under-16s racked up their fourth successive victory in the Highland Youth League when they beat Dingwall 5-1 in Wick on Sunday.

Wins for Darren and Jack as Northern Challenge gets under way

There was success for Darren Bain (Honda Cadets) and Jack Elder (Bambino class) in the first round of the Northern Challenge at Littleferry.

Call for more investigation over 'alarming' hole in Thurso street

A gaping hole that has opened up in Thurso's Sir Archibald Road has been described as "quite alarming" by local Highland councillor Ron Gunn.

Broadcaster and journalist Lesley Riddoch comes to Wick on book tour

Lesley Riddoch, one of Scotland’s best-known commentators and broadcasters, will be hosting a talk in Wick as part of a book tour.

Thurso lifeboat crew face 55 mph winds in creel boat rescue

Thurso's RNLI crew had to battle against winds of 55 mph on a call-out to assist a single-crewed creel boat.

Watten woman faces trial over alleged disturbance

A Watten woman is to fight an allegation that she forced her way into the home of her former partner, grabbed hold of him and caused a disturbance.

Following the Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival around Scotland

Scrabster resident John Sawkins highlights up and coming local events for the Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival and how he got involved in it.

Yellows beaten as Eagles' fitness comes to the fore

Caithness Seconds came a cropper against Kinloss Eagles in their first home match in the north conference of Caledonia North Region Division 2.

Driving ban for Thurso driver who took cannabis

A Thurso man became the latest driver to flout the drug-driving legislation and put his job at risk.

Strong returns for sellers at Caithness Quoybrae sale

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 774 store cattle.

Urgent plea for new committee members to prevent Thurso Heritage Society shutting down

A last-ditch bid is being made to secure the future of a long-established voluntary group dedicated to preserving and promoting Thurso's history.

Postal deliveries in Highlands at 'breaking point', union warns

The Communication Workers' Union's Highland chair issued the warning after an MP highlighted NHS patients who'd missed appointments due to late mail.