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Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

The plans are aimed at dealing with at least 12 school and spending millions more on much needed road repairs.


Stone says Yousaf resignation shows ‘disarray and lack of focus’ in SNP

Stone says Yousaf resignation shows ‘disarray and lack of focus’ in SNP

Humza Yousaf’s resignation as First Minister is a consequence of the “disarray and lack of focus” at the heart of the SNP, Jamie Stone has said.


Celebrating our small blue butterflies in Caithness

Celebrating our small blue butterflies in Caithness

The small blue butterfly will be celebrated and work done to preserve its habitat highlighted at an event at Castlehill Heritage Centre on May 12.


Sewers learn skills at workshops

Sewers learn skills at workshops

Craft from the Croft Caithness, has been running workshops for beginners and lapsed sewers with the aim of getting people into sewing.


Natalie’s liberty display at Lyth delights all

Natalie’s liberty display at Lyth delights all

Lyth model and horse trainer Natalie Oag delighted children and disabled adults with a special liberty display at the weekend.


‘Failures and unfulfilled promises’: Highland opposition MSPs react to Humza Yousaf resignation

‘Failures and unfulfilled promises’: Highland opposition MSPs react to Humza Yousaf resignation

While colleagues rallied after Humza Yousaf’s resignation, opposition politicians have been quick to recount what they see as his failures in office.


Plans for new mode of transport in the Highlands take step forward

Plans for new mode of transport in the Highlands take step forward

Plans for a new mode of transport in the Highlands have taken another step forward.


Halliday will be ‘a big miss’ after final appearance for Wick Academy

Halliday will be ‘a big miss’ after final appearance for Wick Academy

Jack Halliday will be “a big miss” after playing his last game for Wick Academy in Saturday’s 4-0 Highland League victory at Kynoch Park.


SNP MSPs pay tribute to Humza Yousaf’s ‘dignified and emotional’ resignation as First Minister

SNP MSPs pay tribute to Humza Yousaf’s ‘dignified and emotional’ resignation as First Minister

Far north MSP Maree Todd ‘saddened’ by events as Kate Forbes is described elsewhere as ‘the best person who can lead Scotland’.


Wick Academy will be ‘looking upwards’ in next Highland League campaign

Wick Academy will be ‘looking upwards’ in next Highland League campaign

Gary Manson insists Wick Academy will be “looking upwards” next season after rounding off their 2023/24 league campaign with a 4-0 win at Keith.


Humza in the Highlands: a year of the First Minister courting north voters

Humza in the Highlands: a year of the First Minister courting north voters

The former First Minister’s frequent visits to the north after a period when the Highlands did not feature in national politics


Humza Yousaf resigns as First Minister after 13 months

Humza Yousaf resigns as First Minister after 13 months

Mr Yousaf was facing two motions of no confidence and the likelihood of being forced from office if he chose to stay.


Halkirk District Bowling Club awards handed over

Halkirk District Bowling Club awards handed over

Halkirk District Bowling Club’s annual presentation of awards took place in the Ross Institute in the village on Saturday.


Humza Yousaf reportedly set to resign as Highland MSPs take centre stage

Humza Yousaf reportedly set to resign as Highland MSPs take centre stage

Kate Forbes is a favourite to succeed him after Douglas Ross demanded he step down.


PICTURES: Volunteers bring delight to Thurso pupils at spring reading sessions

PICTURES: Volunteers bring delight to Thurso pupils at spring reading sessions

Miller Academy Primary was an extra busy school on two recent Wednesdays, due to 60 family members volunteering to read to the children.


Jamie Stone calls for youth space fair in Thurso to highlight career opportunities

Jamie Stone calls for youth space fair in Thurso to highlight career opportunities

A space industry convention for young people should be funded by the UK government and held in the far north, Jamie Stone said.


Highland public asked to help shape transport vision for next 20 years

Highland public asked to help shape transport vision for next 20 years

Members of the public can have their say on a 20-year vision for improved transport in the Highlands and Islands.


Just 2% of Highland homes benefit from heating scheme, says MP Jamie Stone

Just 2% of Highland homes benefit from heating scheme, says MP Jamie Stone

A fuel poverty scheme introduced nine years ago has helped just over two per cent of households across the Highlands, according to MP Jamie Stone.


Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips


Thurso group marks 140 years of the Boys’ Brigade with baton handover

Thurso group marks 140 years of the Boys’ Brigade with baton handover

A painting to mark the 140th anniversary of the Boys’ Brigade has been unveiled at Thurso railway station as part of the organisation’s celebrations.


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