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Minister's defence of air traffic control centralisation plans 'embarrassing', says north MSP

Minister's defence of air traffic control centralisation plans 'embarrassing', says north MSP

Minister’s defence of plans to centralise Highlands and Islands air traffic control services in Inverness “embarrassing”, says north MSP


Lybster message in a bottle found after 26 years

Lybster message in a bottle found after 26 years

A message in a plastic bottle thrown into the sea at Lybster in 1994 has turned up on an Orkney beach after travelling around 100 miles.


World Book Day events brought online by Highland libraries

World Book Day events brought online by Highland libraries

Libraries in the Highlands are taking their events to celebrate World Book Day and encourage reading across communities on social media today.


Acute services 'very busy' across NHS Highland

Acute services 'very busy' across NHS Highland

Acute services in NHS Highland remain “very busy” after recent admissions – with Raigmore Hospital in Inverness facing particular pressure of numbers.


£1.5m investment could boost motorhome facilities and tourist hotspots across the Highlands

£1.5m investment could boost motorhome facilities and tourist hotspots across the Highlands

A visitor management strategy with £1.5 million of investment will be at the heart of proposals being considered by Highland councillors today.


Weather damage as Christmas lights remain in place in Wick

Weather damage as Christmas lights remain in place in Wick

Wick's Christmas lights are beginning to feel the effects of prolonged exposure to the elements, community councillors have been told.


Fishing about for local talent

Fishing about for local talent

The Fishermen's Mission charity is seeking creative talents to help it put together a calendar for 2022.


Veteran Highlands MSP says a fond farewell to 'best job in Scotland'

Veteran Highlands MSP says a fond farewell to 'best job in Scotland'

Veteran Scottish Labour stalwart David Stewart is retiring after three decades of service to constituents in the Highlands.


Chancellor should have taken 'a longer term view,' says north business leader

Chancellor should have taken 'a longer term view,' says north business leader

A north business leader has given a cautious welcome to Budget but thinks the Chancellor should have taken "a longer term view."


Dates set for return of more school pupils

Dates set for return of more school pupils

The First Minister announced yesterday (March 2) to the Scottish Parliament dates for the return of all remaining school children.


Wait goes on for Highland clubs as other leagues get go-ahead to resume

Wait goes on for Highland clubs as other leagues get go-ahead to resume

Wick manager Gary Manson believes there is little chance of the Highland League restarting while there is still a requirement for Covid-19 testing.


NHS Highland detects nine new coronavirus cases

NHS Highland detects nine new coronavirus cases

NINE new cases of the coronavirus have been detected across NHS Highland.


Far north community groups benefit from £79k funding grants

Far north community groups benefit from £79k funding grants

Over £79k has been committed to community groups in the far north thanks to grants awards from the Caithness and North Sutherland Fund.


Thurso man sparked bomb scare at two Inverness premises

Thurso man sparked bomb scare at two Inverness premises

A Thurso man has admitted having deliberately sparked a bomb scare he knew to be false, at two commercial premises in Inverness.


MSP makes plea for government support for the Highland Haven Appeal

MSP makes plea for government support for the Highland Haven Appeal

David Stewart has contacted the cabinet secretary for rural economy in a bid to secure the remaining funding needed to allow the project to go ahead.


Caithness youths get an insight into football mindset coaching

Caithness youths get an insight into football mindset coaching

Youth footballers from Caithness United have been given an insight into mindset coaching and how it can improve their confidence.


Caithness practice says apprenticeships make perfect

Caithness practice says apprenticeships make perfect

A doctor's surgery in Thurso says apprenticeships help keep young people in the area by developing their skills while earning.


Dorrie's 100th birthday bonus for Wick daycare centre

Dorrie's 100th birthday bonus for Wick daycare centre

A Wick woman's 100th birthday has resulted in a gift of more than £2000 for the Laurandy daycare centre.


Far north 'has been forgotten about' over mental health services

Far north 'has been forgotten about' over mental health services

A Caithness mental health campaign group has expressed dismay at what it calls an "incredibly disappointing response" from the Scottish Government.


Lib Dems target housing shortage and overhaul of land ownership

Lib Dems target housing shortage and overhaul of land ownership

Existing land reform policies 'do not go far enough' says Lib Dem candidate for the far north.


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