For motorists in Caithness, the price of diesel is becoming difficult to ignore. Diesel at some Thurso filling stations is already around £2 a litre, with prices varying considerably between forecourts.
Something important is happening in Scotland's public services, and it goes considerably further than another round of annual budget cuts. The Scottish Government is now talking about changing the way public services themselves are organised.
It has been another busy week in Caithness, with several stories that are likely to have a longer life than the normal local news cycle. Healthcare, sewage, renewable energy, rural crime and the forthcoming Wick and East Caithness by-election have all been making headlines.
There is something rather strange about chess. You sit down in front of a board with 64 squares and a collection of oddly shaped pieces, and for the next hour or two you are essentially trying to work out what another human being is thinking.
The State Pension is one of those things most people assume will simply be there when they reach retirement. But the rules governing how people build up their entitlement are once again under review, and this time the focus is on National Insurance contributions made by people on lower incomes and the self-employed.
Sutherland has had another week in which several apparently separate stories point towards the same underlying question. How does a huge rural area attract investment and economic activity while maintaining the homes, services and communities needed to support it?.
For people in Caithness, the impact of the Budget cannot simply be measured by the headline percentage of a tax increase. The reason is geography.
There is a Government website that many people will never have heard of. Want to more then read on.
GAD helped the UK Space Agency assess the risks and financial implications of reforms designed to support growth and innovation in the space sector. Billions of pounds are set to be invested in the UK’s space sector under the government’s new UK Space Strategy.
From regular savers to Cash ISAs, there are more choices than simply leaving money in a current account. For anyone who has money sitting in a current account earning little or no interest, the savings market is worth another look.
The latest payments highlight just how important agricultural support remains to Scotland's farming industry. More than £296 million in agricultural support has been paid to Scottish farmers and crofters since the beginning of September.
The collapse of Midland Bakeries Limited raises a wider question. Is this simply the failure of one relatively small bakery business, or is it another sign that the economics of baking are becoming increasingly difficult?.
The price of crude oil is only part of the story – and diesel is currently facing a serious supply problem. There is something rather strange happening at Britain's filling stations.
Statement from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Overseas Territories Uma Kumaran MP on doing business with the Falkland Islands. The United Kingdom is clear: the Falkland Islands are British and they have the right to develop their natural resources as they see fit.
The latest rise in interest rates in Japan may seem a long way removed from the price of diesel at a Scottish filling station, but the two developments are part of the same global economic problem. Energy prices have surged as the conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supplies and severely restricted normal traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
When Anders Holch Povlsen's name appears in Scottish news, it is usually because he has bought another estate. The latest is Kinross House Estate on the shores of Loch Leven.
Canada has spent generations building its economy around its huge neighbour to the south. Now it is looking across the Atlantic.
When Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen's WildLand conservation company bought the Kinross House Estate this week, it was more than another country-house purchase. Kinross House sits on the western shore of Loch Leven, looking across to the historic Loch Leven Castle, where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567.
Something rather important is happening around the United States, and it may be bigger than the individual tariff announcements, political arguments or daily movements in the oil price. America is changing the way it deals with the rest of the world.
The Bank held interest rates as expected in its MPC meeting Thursday), with the real news coming from a welcome change in how it intends unwind Quantitative Easing (QE) and a gloomy outlook on the cost of living, the Resolution Foundation said today. James Smith, Chief Economist at the Resolution Foundation, said, “The Bank’s decision today to hold interest rates was welcome but expected.
The future of disability benefits is becoming one of the more difficult issues facing the UK government, with spending rising rapidly and increasing numbers of people receiving support. A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) examines what could be changed in Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the main working-age disability benefit in England and Wales.
Much of the attention in recent weeks has been on the rising price of oil. But there is another energy price that could have an even more direct effect on millions of households this winter: natural gas.
The European Union has made an unusual offer to Canada: a new form of “associate membership” that would give the two sides a much closer relationship without Canada actually becoming an EU member. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warmly welcomed the idea, describing closer cooperation with Europe as important at a time when Canada is trying to broaden its international relationships.
Students heading to university are being targeted by scammers trying to access their student loan accounts. These scams are particularly prevalent during September and October, when student loan payments are released.
The Bank of England has decided to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, giving households and businesses some stability but also signalling that the next stage of the battle against inflation may be more difficult than previously expected. The decision comes just a day after figures showed UK inflation rising from 2.9% to 3.1% in August, moving further away from the Bank's 2% target.
The European Union may be starting to rethink what it means to be part of Europe. That may sound surprising when the country being discussed is Australia, thousands of miles from the continent.
For households in rural Scotland that depend on heating oil, the timing could hardly be worse. Summer is ending, the nights are drawing in and many households will soon be thinking about filling their oil tanks for the winter.
Britain's small businesses appear to be borrowing substantially less from high street banks than they were a few years ago. The amount of outstanding bank lending to small and medium-sized businesses across Great Britain stood at around £62.6 billion at the end of 2025.
Communities across the country will be able to build and control their own clean energy supply. Great British Energy rolls out first wave of biggest public community energy investment in UK history, backing local places to cut bills and take climate action.
Savers are urged to move their pots as billions of pounds in interest is lost due to zero interest accounts, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk analysis. The Bank of England estimated that around £300bn is sitting in UK current and savings accounts earning zero interest.
Qualified Mechanic required for maintenance and repairs for various types of vehicles. MOT Experience would be advantageous but not essential.
NUVIA UK is looking for a technically minded and proactive Dounreay Beach Monitoring Project Technician to support the delivery of the Dounreay Beach Monitoring Project and related radiological monitoring activities. This varied role combines fieldwork, instrumentation, technical data analysis, GIS mapping, equipment calibration and report writing.
A college + university like no other With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities. Position: We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Registry and Admissions Officer, with a focus on Registry, to join our Student Records team in Fort William, Thurso or Stornoway.
We’re looking for friendly, reliable and enthusiastic people aged 18 or over to join us as Part-Time Bar Staff Perfect for anyone looking to work a few shifts each week, with opportunities to cover midweek, evenings and weekends. To apply or find out more, please contact Vicky at thecaithnesscollection@hotmail.com .
We're Hiring | Experienced Chef The Pentland Hotel is looking for an experienced chef to join our kitchen team in Thurso on a Full-Time or Part-Time basis for the right candidate. We’re looking for individuals with previous experience working in a professional kitchen who are confident in a busy environment and take pride in maintaining consistently high standards.
Food & Beverage Supervisor Ideal for an experienced and confident individual looking to work a few shifts each week while taking on additional responsibility within our food and beverage team. Whether you’re looking for a few shifts alongside other commitments or you’re ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, we’d love to hear from you.
An entirely fictional account of what might happen if a Roman historian were suddenly transported to America in September 2026. When our Roman historian arrived in America, he was initially rather pleased.
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.
Set within generous grounds and enjoying wonderful open countryside and sea views, Kyleburn House is a substantial traditional stone-built property offering exceptionally spacious and versatile accommodation in a peaceful rural setting. Extending to approximately 357 sq m (3,841 sq ft) overall, the property provides an interesting and flexible layout that would lend itself to a variety of uses and lifestyles.
KR Properties are delighted to bring to the market this spacious two-bedroom townhouse, offering well-proportioned accommodation over two floors within an attractive traditional stone-built property. Access is via a shared main entrance door, which opens into a shared entrance hallway serving this property and one neighbouring home.
3 bedroom gas central heated double glazed property with kitchen bathroom and WC on 1st floor..
We are excited to present this approximate 0.15 -acre plot located within a tranquil location in Keiss, Wick..
A&D Sutherland Ltd have a vacancy for a qualified second Plant Mechanic. This is based at our main quarry site in Spittal.
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Volunteer with Children's Hearings Scotland (CHS) and make a lasting difference in your community. Children's Hearings Scotland (CHS) is currently recruiting volunteer Panel Members across Scotland, including the Western Isles.
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.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has acquired the assets of Sutherland Spaceport Ltd (SSL) from the joint liquidators, Chad Griffin and Graham Smith of FRP Advisory. SSL was established in 2020 by Moray-based space launch company Orbital Express Ltd (Orbex), which entered administration in February this year.
The Highland Council’s Justice Service teams will be hosting open days in Inverness and Golspie this September. The public are invited to open day sessions on Wednesday 9 September at Inverness Justice Centre and Thursday 10 September at Golspie Justice Services.
There is something rather odd about the way we treat sunscreen in Britain. We know that exposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cancer.
Over a third of children talk or play online with people they have never met. 91% of parents use monitoring tools — but 41% of children have tried to get around them.
Britain is adopting artificial intelligence at remarkable speed. But there is an intriguing problem developing beneath the headline figures.
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