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Scottish Government 'must step in with financial support for Wick airport'

North MP Jamie Stone has again insisted that the Scottish Government must intervene with financial support to safeguard Caithness air services.

Drivers get six-month emergency MOT extension

Jamie Stone says he is pleased that the UK Government has granted car owners a six-month exemption from MOT testing during the coronavirus outbreak.

Councillor hits out at camper club

A Wick councillor issued an open letter saying that Caithness was not a "safe haven" for those trying to flee coronavirus.

North residents may be missing out on scheme to cut electricity bills

North MSP Rhoda Grant has warned that residents across the Highlands and Islands may be missing out on the UK Government's Warm Home Discount Scheme.

Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

SCOTLAND'S economy is facing an "immediate collapse in demand" so a package of measures worth £2.2 billion will be introduced to support businesses.

All Caithness schools set to close amid coronavirus crisis

The First Minster, Nicola Sturgeon, made an announcement today (Wednesday) that schools throughout Scotland will close from this Friday.

More fly-tipping despite council's relaxation of recycling restrictions

Despite a relaxation of restrictions at recycling centres across the Highlands a pile of fly-tipped rubbish was dumped at a beauty spot near Wick.

Caithness councillors 'appalled' at Loganair decision

Councillors from both Wick and Thurso have united to condemn Loganair's decision to axe Wick to Edinburgh flights.

Call for public transport services in Caithness to be subsidised

Public transport services in Caithness should be subsidised, according to local bus campaigner Brenda Herrick.

Call by north MSP for 'radical action' after 40 per cent increase in type 2 diabetes

A Highland MSP has called for "radical action" after the number of people with type 2 diabetes increased by 40 per cent in Scotland in a decade.

Free bus travel for children likely as Highland MSPs bridge the party gap to deliver a Scottish budget deal

Two Highland MSPs have been pivotal in securing a Scottish budget deal after a compromise was reached between the SNP government and the Greens.

Oil worker's anger at Wick flights reduction

A local man who depends on flights between Wick and Aberdeen has accused an airline of going back on its word by continuing with a reduced timetable.

Clampdown on illegal parking in Caithness

Highland Council is ramping up enforcement of illegal parking in the county.

Stone highlights importance of migrant workers

North MP Jamie Stone has highlighted the importance of migrant workers to Scotland’s tourism industry and the delivery of public services.

Serious decline in passenger numbers at Wick airport

Published figures for 2019 show a serious decline in passenger numbers at Wick John O'Groats Airport compared to the previous year.

HIE budget cut by £13.5 million in just two years

Regional MSP Donald Cameron has hit out after the Scottish budget.

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Lack of clarity for many staff over 'non-essential' work, says MSP

Scottish Government 'must step in with financial support for Wick airport'

Scottish Government 'must step in with financial support for Wick airport'

Drivers get six-month emergency MOT extension

Drivers get six-month emergency MOT extension

Councillor hits out at camper club

Councillor hits out at camper club

North residents may be missing out on scheme to cut electricity bills

North residents may be missing out on scheme to cut electricity bills

Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

All Caithness schools set to close amid coronavirus crisis

All Caithness schools set to close amid coronavirus crisis

More fly-tipping despite council's relaxation of recycling restrictions

More fly-tipping despite council's relaxation of recycling restrictions

Caithness councillors 'appalled' at Loganair decision

Caithness councillors 'appalled' at Loganair decision

Call for public transport services in Caithness to be subsidised

Call for public transport services in Caithness to be subsidised

Call by north MSP for 'radical action' after 40 per cent increase in type 2 diabetes

Call by north MSP for 'radical action' after 40 per cent increase in type 2 diabetes

Free bus travel for children likely as Highland MSPs bridge the party gap to deliver a Scottish budget deal

Free bus travel for children likely as Highland MSPs bridge the party gap to deliver a Scottish budget deal

Oil worker's anger at Wick flights reduction

Oil worker's anger at Wick flights reduction

Clampdown on illegal parking in Caithness

Clampdown on illegal parking in Caithness

Stone highlights importance of migrant workers

Stone highlights importance of migrant workers

Serious decline in passenger numbers at Wick airport

Serious decline in passenger numbers at Wick airport

HIE budget cut by £13.5 million in just two years

HIE budget cut by £13.5 million in just two years

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