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Scrabster firm, M Mackay Engineering Services Ltd, wins fishing award
Scrabster firm, M Mackay Engineering Services Ltd, wins fishing award
Businessman Murdo Mackay gets prestigious award at event in Aberdeen
Thurso taxi operator Paul Reid left with £160 fine over unpaid toll at the Tyne Tunnels
Thurso taxi operator Paul Reid left with £160 fine over unpaid toll at the Tyne Tunnels
A Thurso-based taxi driver is worried about the possibility of court action after failing to pay a £1.90 toll at the Tyne Tunnels.
Jobs boost at Vulcan as Rolls-Royce continues to run plant after MoD contract extension
Jobs boost at Vulcan as Rolls-Royce continues to run plant after MoD contract extension
The decision to delay the start to the clean-up of Vulcan until 2026 has created a mini jobs boom at the Ministry of Defence site, near Reay.
PICTURES: It's a free range life for the pigs of Mid Clyth
PICTURES: It's a free range life for the pigs of Mid Clyth
Animal welfare issues are a major priority at a Caithness pig farm, the newspaper was told during a visit to an artisan food producer in Mid Clyth.
Have you filled in the census? Expect a doorstep visit if not
Have you filled in the census? Expect a doorstep visit if not
Census staff have carried out more than 1M doorstep visits to support households complete their census. Fill in the census by May 31 or risk a fine.
Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme
Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme
Battle lines have been drawn up over newly tabled plans to develop a 12-turbine wind farm on the north Sutherland coast.
Unique chance to join voice coaching workshop
Unique chance to join voice coaching workshop
People from Caithness and Sutherland as well as the isles are being invited to take part in a voice workshop exploring dialect, speech and movement.
Important info for Caithness residents on energy price cap announcement
Important info for Caithness residents on energy price cap announcement
The price cap on energy bills could be updated every three months to help Caithness households under new proposals from Ofgem.
Support for fishing and coastal communities
Support for fishing and coastal communities
Local fishing businesses could benefit from a new round of funding reflecting Scotland's blue economy strategy.
WATCH: Bulky items removed from Dounreay for disposal – alternative treatment option for the site’s metallic waste
WATCH: Bulky items removed from Dounreay for disposal – alternative treatment option for the site’s metallic waste
Two large redundant items that were removed from Dounreay’s facilities have now left the site for disposal or diversion, opening up new waste routes.