NEWS

Escalating industrial action could put air routes under 'unsustainable pressure'

A move to step up industrial action over the plan to centralise air traffic control services in Inverness has been described as "unwarranted".

Local trail group gets an injection of fresh energy

Plans to create a world class walking route have taken a step forward for the John O'Groats Trail group with the appointment of four new trustees.

Housing strategy can help tackle depopulation in Highlands and Islands, says Maree Todd

SNP MSP Maree Todd is confident that her party’s 20-year housing strategy can help reduce depopulation in the Highlands and Islands.

You could adopt a Caithness red phone box for just £1

Three iconic red phone boxes in Caithness could be saved if adopted from British Telecom (BT) for just £1.

MSP backs group's demands for action on Caithness potholes

A NORTH MSP has asked the Scottish Government what it plans to do to tackle the state of the roads in Caithness and and north-west Sutherland.

Wildlife park to get £1 million nature boost

Four projects in the Highlands and Islands will share a £2.6 million award to promote the outstanding scenery, wildlife and culture of the region.

Phased return to school for local pupils

More school pupils in Caithness were able to make their return to school today in the latest phase of the easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland.

Inverness shop is among the 61 Thorntons' stores set to close their doors permanently

The Covid crisis has dealt another blow to Inverness city centre with the news that chocolate maker Thorntons is to close all its retail stores

Bike brake cut at Wick school

Police in Wick appeal for information relating to an act of vandalism at Wick High School in which the brake cable of bike was cut.

Air traffic control staff in Highlands and Islands to escalate industrial action

Air traffic control staff in the Highlands and Islands are to step up their industrial action over controversial plans to centralise services.

Highland officially opens nominations for candidates in 2021 Holyrood election

Official notice has been issued for nominations for Highland seats in the May Scottish parliamentary elections.

Ex-Rangers star Derek Johnstone hoping for good turnout at Thurso charity match

Former Rangers star Derek Johnstone has given his backing to this summer's fundraising match between Thurso firefighters and a team of Ibrox legends.

Sixteen new coronavirus cases detected

ANOTHER 16 Covid-19 infections have been detected across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.

New grants launched in bid to increase Highland jobs

GRANTS of up to £6000 have been launched in a bid to help boost employment in the Highlands.

Renewables industry trade body appoints Moray West project director as new chairman

Moray West Offshore Wind Farm project director takes on top role at Scottish Renewables

Wick museum volunteers aiming for June reopening

Wick Heritage Museum could reopen in the early part of the summer, depending on Covid-19 guidance – even if only in a limited way at first.

Mrs Crow flies high with book nomination

A Wick-based author talked of her delight at learning that her latest work has been shortlisted for a global book award.

Appeal for information following fatal motorbike accident in Castletown

Road police officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash involving a black Aprilia SX125 motorbike in Castletown at the weekend.

POLL: Would you welcome a nuclear fusion plant at Dounreay?

HAVE YOUR SAY – click into the story to vote in our online poll.

Call for new volunteers to get involved with Girlguiding in Caithness and Sutherland

Girlguiding leaders in Caithness and Sutherland are on the lookout for volunteers who can support local groups with online guiding.