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A new Bill progressing through Parliament could change the way businesses are paid, giving smaller companies greater protection against long payment terms and persistent late payers. For many small business owners, there is a frustrating contradiction at the heart of running a successful business: You can have plenty of work, plenty of customers and plenty of profit on paper—and still run out of cash.

This two-bedroom semi-detached property is a doer-upper at a fantastic price. Uncared for by a long-term tenant, it is again in need of decoration, new floor coverings and would also benefit from having the small kitchen replaced.

Walk down some British high streets and it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore a rather uncomfortable question. Who actually owns some of these shops? The brightly lit premises selling disposable vapes, nicotine products, imported cigarettes, sweets and a bewildering assortment of other goods can look perfectly ordinary.

Christmas may still seem a long way away, but what happens to the price of the Christmas dinner is already being decided in fields, orchards, olive groves and plantations thousands of miles from the Highlands. The warning signs are beginning to appear.

Imagine waking up tomorrow morning and discovering that the internet has disappeared. Not your broadband connection - Not your Wi-Fi but the internet itself.

The Highlands has a new young people’s champion after confirmation that Eilidh Primrose has taken up the role of Highland Youth Convener for 2026-27. Twenty-two-year-old Eilidh, who lives in Inverness, is the 18th person appointed to the position and has taken over from Leah McBain.

For decades, central bankers have had to make decisions about the British economy using information that is inevitably looking backwards. Inflation figures arrive after prices have already changed.

Britain's Armed Forces are finally growing again. That is the good news but the less comfortable news is that the increase is tiny compared with what has been lost over the past two decades.

Britain is trying to do something rather unusual with its Armed Forces. After spending much of the past two decades reducing the number of soldiers, sailors and airmen and women, it is now trying to build a military capable of dealing with a much more dangerous world.

There is a strange contradiction developing in Scotland's energy policy. On one hand, Scotland wants more renewable electricity, more energy storage and a much more flexible electricity system.

For people in Caithness and across Highland, the war between the United States and Iran may seem a very long way away. But listen to the conversations taking place in shops, garages, homes and workplaces and it is clear that the distance is becoming rather less important.

For years, the answer to a familiar housing problem has seemed fairly straightforward. If your house is too small, move to a bigger one.

Tuesday was an unusually important day in British politics. In London, Prime Minister Andy Burnham made his first major statement to the House of Commons since taking office, setting out the direction in which he intends to take the United Kingdom.

The Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to be alert to scams as maintenance loan payments begin for the 2026/27 academic year. As students across the country prepare to start or return to university, SLC is urging them ‘stop and think before you click’ when responding to any unusual messages or communication about their student finance.

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CLEANER WANTED – LATHERON Cleaner wanted to service Airbnb. 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen/dining area and bathroom.

Here at Riverside house care home we are looking to employ a domestic assistant to join our team working four shifts per week 8am-2pm to ensure all areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, in this role you will perform cleaning tasks including dusting, hoovering, mopping and sanitizing surfaces. Previous experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Specsavers in Wick are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our store due to continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, hard-working team.

Pupils, parents and teachers are among those being encouraged to share their views about restricting phones in schools with the launch of a public consultation today. The Scottish Government’s consultation will inform the development of legislation to restrict phone use in schools, given concerns about the harmful effect on pupils’ education and wellbeing.

There is something rather odd about the way we treat sunscreen in Britain. We know that exposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cancer.

Britain is adopting artificial intelligence at remarkable speed. But there is an intriguing problem developing beneath the headline figures.

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Waiting Staff – Full & Part Time We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic and reliable Waiting Staff to join our team. We have full-time and part-time positions available, with shifts covering breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A lovely two-bedroom cottage with two sun rooms, located on the roadside in Bilbster with enclosed mature garden grounds and views across the open countryside. Accommodation comprises vestibule, hallway, lounge, kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms, newly fitted modern shower room and two sun rooms, one to the rear and another to the side.

Here at Riverside house care home in Wick we are looking to employ full or part time care assistants to join our team. SVQ level 2 in care would be an advantage but not essential full training will be provided.

Gingerbread House is a beautifully presented detached cottage situated in the peaceful village of Mey, close to the Castle of Mey and on the world-famous NC500 route. Currently operating as a highly successful Airbnb holiday let, the property offers an excellent opportunity as either a lifestyle business or a charming private home.

Patti Bremner, the Countryside Ranger for East Caithness explains why dune systems need our protection and why recreational fires pose a real risk to these habitats. Working in an office alongside the Dunnet Bay sand dunes I have come to appreciate and respect them more and more each working day.

We are looking for a cook in our busy pub kitchen to cook pub grub. Hours are 4.30 to finish.

A story on BBC by Luke Mintz caught our attention. Read it and think hard if your children remain unvaccinated.