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£24.5 million investment announced to secure plans for cable factory at Nigg

24 February 2024
£24.5 million investment announced to secure plans for cable factory at Nigg

£24.5 million investment announced to secure plans for cable factory at Nigg

24 February 2024

£24.5 million of public sector support has been announced to secure Japanese company Sumitomo Electric Industries’ investment in a cable factory.


Former Thurso woman on her new events company and upcoming country themed brunch party

24 February 2024
Former Thurso woman on her new events company and upcoming country themed brunch party

Former Thurso woman on her new events company and upcoming country themed brunch party

24 February 2024

Lorraine Christie wanted to provide opportunities for new and upcoming artists to have a space to perform, so she created LWC Events Ltd.


Campaign launches to support more victims of crime in Highlands and Islands

19 February 2024
Campaign launches to support more victims of crime in Highlands and Islands

Campaign launches to support more victims of crime in Highlands and Islands

19 February 2024

A new campaign has launched aiming to raise awareness of victims’ rights and peoples’ right to access support if they are affected by crime.


The Red Arrows set to be spotted flying over the region while based at RAF Lossiemouth

19 February 2024
The Red Arrows set to be spotted flying over the region while based at RAF Lossiemouth

The Red Arrows set to be spotted flying over the region while based at RAF Lossiemouth

19 February 2024

The Red Arrows are set to be flying over the region over the next few days.


Property demand study launched by Highlands and Islands Enterprise

15 February 2024
Property demand study launched by Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Property demand study launched by Highlands and Islands Enterprise

15 February 2024

A study is underway to find out what demand there is for commercial property and land in the Highlands and Islands.


Exam success for Wick woman who is now a fully qualified mortgage advisor

11 February 2024
Exam success for Wick woman who is now a fully qualified mortgage advisor

Exam success for Wick woman who is now a fully qualified mortgage advisor

11 February 2024

Phil Anderson Financial Service announced that Louise Cormack has successfully passed her final exam and is now a fully qualified mortgage adviser.


PICTURES: Highland News and Media scoop four awards at regional press ball

03 February 2024
PICTURES: Highland News and Media scoop four awards at regional press ball

PICTURES: Highland News and Media scoop four awards at regional press ball

03 February 2024

The Highland News and Media Group picked up four awards, including the new website of the year award at the Highlands and Islands Press Ball.


Police appeal after assault in Thurso

03 February 2024
Police appeal after assault in Thurso

Police appeal after assault in Thurso

03 February 2024

Police in Caithness are appealing for information regarding an assault which took place on Monday, January 22 in Thurso.


HOUSING CRISIS: Report shows 4000 homes are overcrowded in the Highlands

23 January 2024
HOUSING CRISIS: Report shows 4000 homes are overcrowded in the Highlands

HOUSING CRISIS: Report shows 4000 homes are overcrowded in the Highlands

23 January 2024

A new report has shown that over 30,500 homes in the Highland Council area face one or more forms of housing need.


Young Highland workers on a mission to find green solutions for their business

22 January 2024
Young Highland workers on a mission to find green solutions for their business

Young Highland workers on a mission to find green solutions for their business

22 January 2024

Seven young workers from across the Highlands are on a mission to find green solutions for their business.


Highlands and Islands Enterprise appoints new area manager

19 January 2024
Highlands and Islands Enterprise appoints new area manager

Highlands and Islands Enterprise appoints new area manager

19 January 2024

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed a new area manager to lead its work across the Inner Moray Firth area.


New £1.22m facility for renewables industry training set for the Highlands

15 January 2024
New £1.22m facility for renewables industry training set for the Highlands

New £1.22m facility for renewables industry training set for the Highlands

15 January 2024

The £1.22m Renewable Energy Training Centre, being established by Aurora Energy Services (AES), will be the first of its kind in the region.


Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Scandal the 'biggest miscarriage of justice of our time'

09 January 2024
Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Scandal the 'biggest miscarriage of justice of our time'

Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Scandal the 'biggest miscarriage of justice of our time'

09 January 2024

A Highland MSP has made a bid for the issue to be discussed at the Scottish parliament tomorrow.


Highland Shortbread Showdown 2024 is open for applications

26 December 2023
Highland Shortbread Showdown 2024 is open for applications

Highland Shortbread Showdown 2024 is open for applications

26 December 2023

The Highland Shortbread Showdown is returning for a second year to discover the best biscuits from across the region.


Caithness widow 'left seething' as she claims Highland Council workers damaged husband's gravestone with strimmer

24 December 2023
Caithness widow 'left seething' as she claims Highland Council workers damaged husband's gravestone with strimmer

Caithness widow 'left seething' as she claims Highland Council workers damaged husband's gravestone with strimmer

24 December 2023

The widow of a man buried in Caithness claims his headstone was damaged by Highland Council workers.


Highland councillors donate Christmas collection to MFR Cash For Kids appeal

23 December 2023
Highland councillors donate Christmas collection to MFR Cash For Kids appeal

Highland councillors donate Christmas collection to MFR Cash For Kids appeal

23 December 2023

Highland Council’s vice convener councillor Ken Gowans has handed over a cheque for £575 to MFR Cash for Kids Mission Christmas Appeal.


Tourist tax gains support from Holyrood MSPs

23 December 2023
Tourist tax gains support from Holyrood MSPs

Tourist tax gains support from Holyrood MSPs

23 December 2023

MSPs on a Holyrood committee have backed calls for the introduction of a visitor levy in local authorities


All rail fares to increase by 8.7 per cent in 2024 including Caledonian Sleeper

21 December 2023
All rail fares to increase by 8.7 per cent in 2024 including Caledonian Sleeper

All rail fares to increase by 8.7 per cent in 2024 including Caledonian Sleeper

21 December 2023

Transport Scotland has confirmed the fares increase it will put in place for 2024.


Nearly 670 per cent increase in long-term empty properties in the Highlands

20 December 2023
Nearly 670 per cent increase in long-term empty properties in the Highlands

Nearly 670 per cent increase in long-term empty properties in the Highlands

20 December 2023

Properties that have been empty for 12 months or more within the region increased from 434 in 2013 to 3334 in 2023


70 per cent of North American visitors to Scotland visit the Highlands

19 December 2023
70 per cent of North American visitors to Scotland visit the Highlands

70 per cent of North American visitors to Scotland visit the Highlands

19 December 2023

Tourism businesses from the Highlands attended the North America Business Development Mission (BDM) to support the growth of visitors to Scotland.


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