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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service warn risk of wildfires is 'significant'

10 April 2020
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service warn risk of wildfires is 'significant'

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service warn risk of wildfires is 'significant'

10 April 2020

Scotland remains at significant risk of wildfire ahead of Easter weekend, the country’s fire and rescue service has warned.


Grants available for community resilience groups

10 April 2020
Grants available for community resilience groups

Grants available for community resilience groups

10 April 2020

A new fund has been set up to provide grants for community resilience groups that are supporting vulnerable people during the Covid-19 outbreak.


Far North hospital treats three coronavirus cases in past two weeks

07 April 2020
Far North hospital treats three coronavirus cases in past two weeks

Far North hospital treats three coronavirus cases in past two weeks

07 April 2020

Three cases of confirmed Covid-19 have been treated at Caithness General Hospital over the past two weeks, the John O'Groat Journal has learned.


Concern over future of businesses as banks ask for guarantees

04 April 2020
Concern over future of businesses as banks ask for guarantees

Concern over future of businesses as banks ask for guarantees

04 April 2020

MSP David Stewart fears many businesses in the Highlands and Islands will go under because of the approach being taken by banks and some insurers.


By complying with social distancing, you can be a 'hero' and protect the vulnerable, says health body's medical director

03 April 2020
By complying with social distancing, you can be a 'hero' and protect the vulnerable, says health body's medical director

By complying with social distancing, you can be a 'hero' and protect the vulnerable, says health body's medical director

03 April 2020

NHS Highland’s medical director has thanked the public for cooperating on social distancing – but has urged people not to become complacent.


Power company launches £350k fund to help promote resilience: applications to be in by April 30

01 April 2020
Power company launches £350k fund to help promote resilience: applications to be in by April 30

Power company launches £350k fund to help promote resilience: applications to be in by April 30

01 April 2020

A new £350,000 fund to support communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic is now open for applications.


Company creates online directory to help north residents cope during coronavirus pandemic

01 April 2020
Company creates online directory to help north residents cope during coronavirus pandemic

Company creates online directory to help north residents cope during coronavirus pandemic

01 April 2020

An online directory including activities, advice and help for people in the Highlands has been created in response to the coronavirus pandemic.


Authority warns not to use textile banks

31 March 2020
Authority warns not to use textile banks

Authority warns not to use textile banks

31 March 2020

Highland Council has told members of the public to stop using textile bank facilities until further notice.


Sutherland MP and MSP make joint submission in favour of spaceport plan

12 March 2020
Sutherland MP and MSP make joint submission in favour of spaceport plan

Sutherland MP and MSP make joint submission in favour of spaceport plan

12 March 2020

Jamie Stone and Gail Ross are insisting that the economic benefits from Sutherland's spaceport would "far outweigh" any environmental worries.


Don't panic about coronavirus says travel industry trade body

04 March 2020
Don't panic about coronavirus says travel industry trade body

Don't panic about coronavirus says travel industry trade body

04 March 2020

Scotland’s leading travel industry trade body has urged the public not to let fears over the spread of coronavirus deter their summer holiday plans.


Rob Gibson calls for parliament to be more family-friendly

29 February 2020
Rob Gibson calls for parliament to be more family-friendly

Rob Gibson calls for parliament to be more family-friendly

29 February 2020

Former MSP Rob Gibson has expressed his support for Gail Ross and called for the Scottish Parliament to become a more family-friendly environment.


Robert Maclennan's funeral in London next week but memorial will be held in Sutherland

06 February 2020
Robert Maclennan's funeral in London next week but memorial will be held in Sutherland

Robert Maclennan's funeral in London next week but memorial will be held in Sutherland

06 February 2020

A memorial service is to be held in Sutherland in the early summer for Lord Maclennan of Rogart, the former far north MP who died last month aged 83.


Death of ‘maverick’ Far North election candidate

29 January 2020
Death of ‘maverick’ Far North election candidate

Death of ‘maverick’ Far North election candidate

29 January 2020

Gordon Campbell, the maverick independent candidate who livened up a series of election campaigns in the far north has died at the age of 82.


Health body on hunt for new chairperson

12 October 2019
Health body on hunt for new chairperson

Health body on hunt for new chairperson

12 October 2019

The search has begun for a new non-executive chairperson of NHS Highland, a role requiring a commitment of at least three days a week for £31,149.


Mackay delighted with perfect start

03 August 2018
Mackay delighted with perfect start

Mackay delighted with perfect start

03 August 2018

STEVEN Mackay said he couldn't have asked for a better performance as Brora Rangers brushed aside Wick Academy on the opening day of the Highland League…


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