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Council outlines new programme for jobs

Highland Council updated details on an ambitious recruitment programme to fill positions for key project and programme staff.

Public in Highlands urged to 'stay local' and avoid complacency over Covid-19

Residents in the Highland Council area are being urged to "stay local" and avoid any complacency over the potential spread of Covid-19.

Reay ready for start of summer season with Captain versus Vice-Captain match

There is excitement in the air at the prospect of the start of the summer golf season at Reay this weekend.

‘Speak Up Listen Up’ launched by NHS Highland to support national whistleblowing standards

The Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO) service, covering the whole of NHS Scotland, go live today.

End of an era at the Halkirk indoor school

Halkirk indoor school caretaker Christie Cameron has retired this week after 27 years looking after the popular equestrian venue.

Mental health supervision offered by sheriff as bomb hoaxer awaits sentence

A sheriff has called for a psychiatric report on a Thurso man who gave a false bomb alert at two business premises in Inverness.

Three new Covid infections detected

NHS Highland has detected three new cases of Covid-19 in the past day.

Man breached order by letting teenage girls drink at his Wick home

A WICK man breached a court order banning him from having any contact with children under the age of 16.

History in the baking as Thurso company joins supermarket range

Award-winning Thurso company Reids Bakery joins the line-up for Lidl’s Scottish Larder range available from next week.

War of words erupts as bitter strike threatens Easter rail misery

RAIL passengers in the Highlands face further disruption this Easter weekend, after the RMT confirmed it will push ahead with its latest strike.

Space Hub Sutherland judicial review proceedings postponed

Proceedings which were due to take place tomorrow as part of a judicial review involving Space Hub Sutherland, have been postponed.

Eyesore site set for clean-up after claims council is 'sticking two fingers up' at people of Wick

A clean-up operation around paths leading to the East Caithness Community Campus will begin soon, Highland Council has said.

Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended by Highland Council

The move will allow more businesses from the region to apply after extra funds were made available to support a wider range of firms.

More support for businesses in Caithness and north Sutherland

Businesses across the north Highlands can access further support after Caithness Chamber of Commerce said it was to expand its programme of help.

Final list of Highland nominations for Scottish Parliamentary Election 2021

List of candidates for the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch and Inverness and Nairn consituencies.

Everything you need to know about National Pet Month

April is National Pet Month and we want to see your furry friends!

Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended

The Highland Council has today (April 1) reopened the Discretionary Grant Fund to allow more businesses to apply to the scheme.

Visitors urged 'help keep north Highlands special' as NC500 chief backs responsible tourism campaign

The NC500 organisation has given its backing to a new responsible tourism campaign and urged visitors to "help keep the north Highlands special".

Different speed limits in Thurso confusing drivers, says community council

Drivers in Thurso are being confused by varying speed limits in different parts of the town, according to local community councillors.

Dunbeath volunteers pick up 100 bags of A9 litter

A voluntary litter-picking campaign led by a Dunbeath couple resulted in 100 bin bags of rubbish being collected in a month from alongside the A9.