NEWS

CCTV van on patrol in Caithness

Over the weekend a police CCTV van could be seen in various places throughout Caithness in a bid to reduce crime and deter anti-social behaviour.

Mother's Day 2021: The best Highland foodie gifts to celebrate in lockdown

Some of the Highland's independent businesses unveil their special Mother’s Day menus and gift ideas.

Sundance on Skye searches for new Scottish screenwriting talent

Aspiring scriptwriters in Caithness can work with UK broadcasters, professional mentors and industry experts on a year-long programme.

Employers in Highlands urged to register for Young Person’s Guarantee initiative

A Caithness councillor says an initiative to help young people into employment goes hand in hand with key priorities for the council.

Highland students association welcomes new CEO

Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) has appointed a new chief executive officer.

North carrier firm calls for more to be done to improve female representation in the transport sector

Scottish delivery and logistics firm M&H Carriers is driving forward with its ambitions to improve equality in the transport industry

Levelling-up funding plan branded a 'bad joke'

Highland MPs have branded new UK government funding as a “bad joke” after the region was placed at the back of the queue to access the cash.

14 new recorded Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

There have been 14 additional confirmed coronavirus cases in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.

Scottish budget expected to pass as SNP and Greens strike deal

Highland MSP Kate Forbes has struck a deal with the Greens that will allow the passage of this year’s draft Scottish budget into law on Tuesday.

MSP Maree Todd marks international women’s day

North politician Maree Todd pays tribute to women and girls across the region who have suffered ‘disproportionately’ from the impacts of Covid-19.

Royal Mail scam text message alert

Caithness residents are among those being urged to be on the lookout for unexpected texts messages claiming to be from delivery companies.

Ward remains closed at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness after Covid-19 cases detected

Raigmore Hospital's Ward 2C will remain closed to visitors and new patients until further notice.

Speed signs at Reiss help increase road safety

Subsea7 and Shell UK have teamed up to instal speed signs at Reiss in a bid to address road safety concerns.

Wick community councillors' fears over infrastructure on NC500 route

Wick community councillors are worried that some of the infrastructure on the North Coast 500 may be unable to cope with another influx of tourists.

Highland Council invested £46 million in fossil fuels, says report.

Council's pension fund invested £46 million in fossil fuel companies, according to Friends of Earth report.

Catch up with the SHREC energy conference online

Conference hears how Highlands are helping Scotland "walk the walk" in taking action on climate change

Nicky Marr on Charles Kennedy after BBC Alba airs new documentary on the late Highland MP

If you’ve not yet watched BBC Alba’s hour-long documentary about Charles Kennedy, can I suggest you add it to your TV watch-list?

Cyber attack disrupts University of the Highlands and Islands' systems and networks

The University of the Highlands and Islands is experiencing an ongoing 'cyber incident'.

Far north man joins board of community ownership group

A Thurso man has become the first person from the far north to become a director of Community Land Scotland.

'Excellent progress' on Caithness HVDC Switching Station site at Noss

PICTURES: Energy firm SSEN Transmission says "excellent progress" is being made on its massive construction site near Noss Head.