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We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers to run almost every aspect of modern life. Cars, buses, trains, electricity networks, water supplies, supermarkets and even household appliances now contain digital systems that monitor, control and sometimes operate equipment remotely.

The Isle of Skye could soon have its first Tesco supermarket, following the submission of a detailed planning application for a major new retail development in Portree. The proposed development represents a multi-million-pound investment and could create around 100 jobs when the store opens.

What happens when the government spends money?. Most politicians talk about public spending as though it is simply a cost.

ParcelHero warns that the new €2 EU handling charge and mandatory Product Identifiers, introduced on 1 November, are landing on top of July’s €3 customs duty fee just as Christmas parcel volumes peak. Charged per product line, they can quickly add up on mixed parcels, and could push up the price of UK goods sold to EU consumers and cause delays.

UHI Inverness has launched an innovative new health course to provide senior Highland pupils with a route to studying medicine or pharmacy degrees at universities in Aberdeen. The Highland Pathway to Healthcare: Medicine & Pharmacy programme is open to sixth-year pupils across the region and guarantees students who pass the course an interview at the University of Aberdeen for medicine or at Robert Gordon University (RGU) for its pharmacy degree.

Donald Trump is one of the most recognisable political figures in the world. Whether people admire him or strongly oppose him, few would have difficulty identifying him as the dominant figure in the Republican Party.

British supermarkets are increasingly replacing traditional paper price labels with electronic displays. The technology promises greater efficiency, fewer pricing mistakes and the ability to change thousands of prices within minutes.

Britain faces a growing problem in recruiting enough people to look after its elderly, disabled and vulnerable citizens. Care homes, home-care providers and local authorities all need a reliable workforce, yet recruitment and staff retention have become persistent difficulties.

Highland Council has set out an ambitious vision for the economic future of the Highlands, with the possibility of attracting between £10 billion and £16 billion of public and private investment over the next 25 years. On paper, it is an impressive prospect.

For generations, charity shops have been a familiar feature of British high streets. They provide affordable clothing, books, furniture and household goods, while raising money for charities and giving thousands of volunteers an opportunity to contribute to their communities.

The recent storms on the Isle of Harris have raised an important question about the planned withdrawal of traditional telephone landlines across Britain. When an island community can be left without electricity, mobile phone coverage and internet access for two days, is it sensible to remove one of the few communications systems that has traditionally continued working during power cuts?.

Britain's telecommunications industry is facing a difficult period. Thousands of jobs could be at risk at Virgin Media O2, BT is continuing a major restructuring programme, smaller broadband companies are struggling with debt, and the economics of Britain's ambitious fibre broadband expansion are coming under increasing scrutiny.

The Bank of England faces an uncomfortable decision this week. With energy prices pushing inflation higher, interest rates are expected to rise for the first time in more than three years.

This beautiful five-bedroom, stone-built, large family home is C-Listed and situated in the sought-after Sinclair Terrace. The accommodation comprises a hallway, kitchen/diner, lounge, dining room, utility room and shower room on the ground floor.

Set in the countryside and facing directly onto the open sea, a lovely detached two-bedroom bungalow with two garages and a stone-built store, sitting on a large plot of garden grounds and surrounded by 3.5 acres of croft land which is available separately. A driveway leads up to the home which consists of vestibule, conservatory, hallway, kitchen/diner, utility room, lounge, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

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.

Private Client Paralegal – BBM Solicitors, Wick BBM Solicitors is recruiting a Private Client Paralegal for our Wick office. The role involves supporting our solicitors with executry administration, wills, powers of attorney, guardianship and trust matters.

With Christmas approaching, households across Britain face an important question: should they be more cautious about borrowing, credit card spending and taking on new financial commitments? There are good reasons to think carefully before spending money that has not yet been earned. Inflation has risen again, energy prices are volatile and the Bank of England has warned that interest rates may need to rise if inflationary pressures persist.

Scottish Government puts environmental protection ahead of promised jobs and tourism investment near Dornoch. The Scottish Government has rejected plans for a new championship golf course at Coul Links, near Embo and Dornoch, bringing another chapter to a long-running dispute over the future of one of Sutherland's most environmentally sensitive coastal areas.

Port Strategy Manager Wick Harbour Authority · Wick, Caithness Salary £60,000–£65,000 Applications and enquiries recruitment@wickharbour.co.uk Benefits 6% employer pension contribution, 34 days' annual leave including public holidays, and company sick pay. What the job involves The successful candidate will work with the harbour's board and team to: - Lead the harbour's masterplan and long-term development strategy.

This beautiful, detached, stone-built, three-bedroom, two reception room, family home is situated somewhat hidden away on Louisburgh Street, in Wick and is situated not far up from the High Street. With large rooms throughout, the home retains some of the original features.

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The Highland Council has today 15 October 2026 launched a statutory Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 consultation. Dornoch residents have until 10 December 2026 to respond to a proposal affecting Common Good land.

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 Work Based Assessor in Aquaculture, to be based at any of our NWH campuses.

The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team is advising members of the public to exercise caution following the identification of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) at Loch Migdale, Sutherland. The situation is being investigated by Highland Council’s Environmental Health team in partnership with NHS Highland Public Health Department and wider colleagues.

Morven Fancey, Head of housing, skills and population with Highland and Islands Enerprise looks a Childcare. Investing in childcare is an investment in people, in communities and in the long-term success of the Highlands and Islands and the region’s contribution to Scotland’s economy.

Britain is being encouraged to become better prepared for emergencies, with households advised to keep supplies of food and water that could see them through several days. That sounds sensible enough.