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Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

16 April 2024
Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

16 April 2024

Sewage was dumped in the Highland area almost 1500 times last year – a figure described as "disgusting" by far north MP Jamie Stone.


Wartime death of Duke of Kent in Caithness plane crash subject of play reading in north Highlands

22 March 2024
Wartime death of Duke of Kent in Caithness plane crash subject of play reading in north Highlands

Wartime death of Duke of Kent in Caithness plane crash subject of play reading in north Highlands

22 March 2024

Plans to tour the two-act play around the Highlands and central belt of Scotland


Fears Highland patient may have 220-mile round trip to get ears syringed

08 July 2023
Fears Highland patient may have 220-mile round trip to get ears syringed

Fears Highland patient may have 220-mile round trip to get ears syringed

08 July 2023

Why can't the person have the treatment where they live, he asks.


Temporary Sunday train timetable introduced by ScotRail for 'greater certainty and reliability'

05 June 2022
Temporary Sunday train timetable introduced by ScotRail for 'greater certainty and reliability'

Temporary Sunday train timetable introduced by ScotRail for 'greater certainty and reliability'

05 June 2022

ScotRail says the move will provide greater certainty and reliability for customers in the Highlands and elsewhere on the network.


Maree Todd contacts Police Scotland about speeding drivers on North Coast 500 route

11 May 2022
Maree Todd contacts Police Scotland about speeding drivers on North Coast 500 route

Maree Todd contacts Police Scotland about speeding drivers on North Coast 500 route

11 May 2022

North MSP claims the behaviour of some drivers on NC500 is 'reckless.'


Dornoch shop helps raise nearly £10,000 for Poppyscotland

19 February 2022
Dornoch shop helps raise nearly £10,000 for Poppyscotland

Dornoch shop helps raise nearly £10,000 for Poppyscotland

19 February 2022

The charity helps present and former members of the Armed Forces and their families


North charity aiming to inspire young people in name change – but aims stay the same

10 February 2022
North charity aiming to inspire young people in name change – but aims stay the same

North charity aiming to inspire young people in name change – but aims stay the same

10 February 2022

Inspiring Young Voices helps young people but especially those with additional needs


MP says Scottish Government's refusal to consider new nuclear may affect jobs and investment in Highlands

04 February 2022
MP says Scottish Government's refusal to consider new nuclear may affect jobs and investment in Highlands

MP says Scottish Government's refusal to consider new nuclear may affect jobs and investment in Highlands

04 February 2022

Ministers cannot continue to bury their heads in the sand on nuclear power, according to Ross MP


Plans to reduce waiting times for neuro developmental assessments for children in Highlands welcomed by MSP

03 February 2022
Plans to reduce waiting times for neuro developmental assessments for children in Highlands welcomed by MSP

Plans to reduce waiting times for neuro developmental assessments for children in Highlands welcomed by MSP

03 February 2022

Over 500 children will have waiting times reduced by the end of the year, say Highland health authority


Health boss targets reduction in suicide rate in Highland area

26 January 2022
Health boss targets reduction in suicide rate in Highland area

Health boss targets reduction in suicide rate in Highland area

26 January 2022

NHS Highland area has higher suicide rate than the Scottish average.


Afghan couple leave far north town after feeling isolated

09 December 2021
Afghan couple leave far north town after feeling isolated

Afghan couple leave far north town after feeling isolated

09 December 2021

An Afghan couple who were living in Wick after fleeing their war-torn country have moved to London.


MP Stone accuses PM Boris Johnson of 'taking the country for fools' over Christmas video

09 December 2021
MP Stone accuses PM Boris Johnson of 'taking the country for fools' over Christmas video

MP Stone accuses PM Boris Johnson of 'taking the country for fools' over Christmas video

09 December 2021

Video shows Downing Street staff laughing about a Christmas party being held last year during Covid restrictions


World lead in tidal energy projects such as MeyGen can only be maintained with 'practical support' from UK Government

25 November 2021
World lead in tidal energy projects such as MeyGen can only be maintained with 'practical support' from UK Government

World lead in tidal energy projects such as MeyGen can only be maintained with 'practical support' from UK Government

25 November 2021

Industry leaders urge UK Govt to help tidal energy projects that have already delivered benefits to Easter Ross.


Calendar could raise thousands of pounds for Fishermen's Mission

14 November 2021
Calendar could raise thousands of pounds for Fishermen's Mission

Calendar could raise thousands of pounds for Fishermen's Mission

14 November 2021

Calendar was made by volunteers producing artwork and recipes


Marathon walk raises £9000 for defibrillators

25 August 2021
Marathon walk raises £9000 for defibrillators

Marathon walk raises £9000 for defibrillators

25 August 2021

A former armed forces trainer has completed a gruelling marathon to raise £9000 for charity.


New research shows extra delivery charges cost Scots £44.8 million

25 August 2021
New research shows extra delivery charges cost Scots £44.8 million

New research shows extra delivery charges cost Scots £44.8 million

25 August 2021

People in Ross-shire and elsewhere in Scotland paid an additional £44.8 million in parcel delivery surcharges, according to new research.


Could Ross-shire fit the bill for Salvage Hunters TV show?

11 June 2021
Could Ross-shire fit the bill for Salvage Hunters TV show?

Could Ross-shire fit the bill for Salvage Hunters TV show?

11 June 2021

Ross-shire could be included in a popular television show which is featuring a special programme on Scotland.


Brandon on top of world after topping country charts Down Under

15 December 2020
Brandon on top of world after topping country charts Down Under

Brandon on top of world after topping country charts Down Under

15 December 2020

A Highland musician is feeling on top of the world after hitting the top spot in an Australian country music chart.


Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore

27 November 2020
Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore

Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore

27 November 2020

MP Ian Blackford has apologised to a local photographer after a picture taken in Caithness caused a row and a backlash on social media


Timber freight scheme to take 250 lorries off A9 and A99 a week

10 September 2020
Timber freight scheme to take 250 lorries off A9 and A99 a week

Timber freight scheme to take 250 lorries off A9 and A99 a week

10 September 2020

Caithness is playing a key role in a £195k project which hopes to show that moving timber by rail is a viable and greener alternative to using roads.


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