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Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Collisions between deer and vehicles typically increase at this time of year as young roe deer spread out to look for their own territories.


Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

A campaigner has compiled a list of “10 tricks” allegedly being used by developers to push renewable energy projects through the planning system.


New electrical recycling collection service introduced to four Sutherland communities

New electrical recycling collection service introduced to four Sutherland communities

New electrical recycling collection service introduced to four Sutherland communities

Residents in Golspie, Melvich, Bettyhill and Kinlochbervie can now take their waste electrical and electronic equipment to a central collection point.


Amazingly rare yet ‘worrying’ creature spotted in Ullapool loch

Amazingly rare yet ‘worrying’ creature spotted in Ullapool loch

Amazingly rare yet ‘worrying’ creature spotted in Ullapool loch

An amazingly rare yet “worrying” creature has been spotted in the waters of Loch Broom.


Developers in bid to vary planning consent and increase turbine heights on Achany Wind Farm Extension

Developers in bid to vary planning consent and increase turbine heights on Achany Wind Farm Extension

Developers in bid to vary planning consent and increase turbine heights on Achany Wind Farm Extension

Scottish ministers approved the 18-turbine Achany Wind Farm Extension in May last year.


Strathy South wind farm is under construction, SSE announces

Strathy South wind farm is under construction, SSE announces

Strathy South wind farm is under construction, SSE announces

Work on the controversial Strathy South wind farm has begun nearly two decades since the scheme was mooted, SSE has announced.


German journeymen help haul 130kg of waste from Ullapool seas

German journeymen help haul 130kg of waste from Ullapool seas

German journeymen help haul 130kg of waste from Ullapool seas

Ullapool locals have managed to haul out 130kg of waste from the sea, including a “massive net”, with help from a couple of German journeymen.


MeyGen tidal scheme growth ‘no threat to seals’ report says

MeyGen tidal scheme growth ‘no threat to seals’ report says

MeyGen tidal scheme growth ‘no threat to seals’ report says

The potential threat to harbour seals from tidal energy developments in the Pentland Firth has been deemed to be hypothetical rather than realistic.


Water scarcity warning prompts emergency planning for Highland homes with private supplies

Water scarcity warning prompts emergency planning for Highland homes with private supplies

Water scarcity warning prompts emergency planning for Highland homes with private supplies

A water scarcity warning across Scotland has prompted a Highland Council alert to householders with private supplies.


Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

A report flagging Highlands and islands investment potential of up to £100bn, much in renewable energy, has been roasted by critics.


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