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‘Have some decency': Melness Crofters’ Estate calls on Orbex to send representatives north to personally explain 'profoundly disappointing' Sutherland Spaceport decision

The spaceport was set to be built on land owned by Melness Crofters’ Estate on the A’Mhoine Peninsula.

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

People across the Highlands are being invited to take part in the next round of budget engagement in light of the financial forecast for 2025-26.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise ‘deeply disappointed’ over Orbex move from Sutherland Spaceport to SaxaVord

Highlands and Islands Enterprise said it was not yet clear of the impacts of Orbex’s decision on Sutherland.

Eco breakthrough as Caithness beach cleaners help recycle old nets into sunglasses and knife handles

An environmental group that cleans up Caithness beaches is delighted to make positive steps towards its eco goals with a new recycling initiative.

Thurso parents protest against possible closures of Caithness play parks – ‘Our children deserve better’

After a recent Highland Council report warned that 26 Caithness play parks were under threat of closure a Thurso protest group made its views known.

With Wick’s last bank set to close next year, Stone backs banking hubs

Jamie Stone MP calls for the establishment of banking hubs in light of the impending closures of Bank of Scotland branches in Wick and Golspie.

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Fergus Ewing says recent NI hikes risk the service that offers patients dignity and saves the NHS millions.

‘Vital to reduce death toll on rural roads’ – Caithness campaigner backs new countryside safety code

A Caithness campaigner has backed a new countryside road safety code after statistics revealed that rural road users remain at greater risk of death.

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

Far north MSP Maree Todd acknowledged that rural communities are facing “critical challenges” after a report said basic rights were not being met.

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

October saw four Highland suicides over just eight days — proving that Cromarty-based charity James Support Group is needed now more than ever.

Caithness musical duo release new CD album from Canada

Two former Caithness musicians have released a new CD of Scottish country dance music from their base in Canada.

Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

Young Farmers from Halkirk cooked up a winning dish to impress the judges at a Ready Steady Cook-style contest in Tain at the weekend.

PICTURES: Festive fun day frolics as Wick’s Christmas lights are switched on

The Wick Fun Day event held in the town centre on Saturday showed that local people are filled with festive spirit leading up to Christmas 2024.

Santa’s little helpers want to hear from Caithness folk in need of a little extra this Christmas

People in Caithness needing a helping hand to give their children gifts this Christmas can now register with the Caithness FM Toy Appeal.

Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

Almost 300 fines have been issued to drivers in Inverness though totals for other areas including Dingwall, Nairn, Wick and Thurso are much lower.

‘We might not have liked the answers but they would have been answers’

A Thurso Highland councillor has spoken of his frustration at being repeatedly rebuffed in his bid to discover information about two care facilities.

Concerns over Women’s Aid changes raised at Thurso meeting

Community representatives in Thurso are concerned about moves to rejig how Women’s Aid groups operate in the Highlands.

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‘Have some decency': Melness Crofters’ Estate calls on Orbex to send representatives north to personally explain 'profoundly disappointing' Sutherland Spaceport decision

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Highlands and Islands Enterprise ‘deeply disappointed’ over Orbex move from Sutherland Spaceport to SaxaVord

Highlands and Islands Enterprise ‘deeply disappointed’ over Orbex move from Sutherland Spaceport to SaxaVord

Eco breakthrough as Caithness beach cleaners help recycle old nets into sunglasses and knife handles

Eco breakthrough as Caithness beach cleaners help recycle old nets into sunglasses and knife handles

Thurso parents protest against possible closures of Caithness play parks – ‘Our children deserve better’

Thurso parents protest against possible closures of Caithness play parks – ‘Our children deserve better’

With Wick’s last bank set to close next year, Stone backs banking hubs

With Wick’s last bank set to close next year, Stone backs banking hubs

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

‘Vital to reduce death toll on rural roads’ – Caithness campaigner backs new countryside safety code

‘Vital to reduce death toll on rural roads’ – Caithness campaigner backs new countryside safety code

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

Caithness musical duo release new CD album from Canada

Caithness musical duo release new CD album from Canada

Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

PICTURES: Festive fun day frolics as Wick’s Christmas lights are switched on

PICTURES: Festive fun day frolics as Wick’s Christmas lights are switched on

Santa’s little helpers want to hear from Caithness folk in need of a little extra this Christmas

Santa’s little helpers want to hear from Caithness folk in need of a little extra this Christmas

Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

‘We might not have liked the answers but they would have been answers’

‘We might not have liked the answers but they would have been answers’

Concerns over Women’s Aid changes raised at Thurso meeting

Concerns over Women’s Aid changes raised at Thurso meeting

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