REDUCED £15,000 below Valuation. This beautiful large end-terraced five-bedroom family home is laid across four floors.
This beautiful three-bedroom, semi-detached bungalow, was built only ten years ago and is located in a sought-after residential area of the town. It benefits from having solar panels to the roof and has an oil-fired central heating system, the oil tank has just been filled.
Concerns about whether financial markets are reaching a peak and moving toward a crash are resurfacing again, particularly as valuations remain elevated in parts of global equities and interest rates have reset after a long period of cheap money. But the UK picture is more nuanced than a simple “bubble or bust” narrative.
A £20 million Scottish Government investment will give young people the chance to get involved in different sporting activities on their doorstep. Highland Council, working in partnership with sportscotland, has secured funding to provide free and low-cost opportunities for young people as part of the national agency’s 2026 Summer of Sport.
A Policy Blueprint for Building a Northern Digital Workforce Before the Window Closes”. The global race for artificial intelligence investment is accelerating.
The latest figures on immigration to the UK show a sharp decline in net migration, which is now at its lowest point since 2012, excluding the pandemic years. Data released by the Office for National Statistics and the Home Office covers the most recent changes in visas, small boat arrivals, asylum hotel use and overall migration levels.
This latest development will offer flexible and affordable business premises that lend themselves to different commercial requirements. Businesses in Sutherland are being invited to register their interest in new flexible units currently being developed at Golspie Business Park.
Chris Rea, Prospects at Jisc, discusses their new report showing a disconnect between young people's perceptions and AI's real impact on work and jobs. AI is already having a significant impact on how young people approach their careers.
The case involving Peter Murrell has become a wider warning about governance, oversight and concentration of power inside organisations. While the legal details are specific to that case, the broader lesson applies equally to businesses, charities, political parties, community trusts, sports clubs and voluntary organisations: no organisation should ever rely purely on trust, loyalty or personal reputation when handling money.
For months now, ministers have insisted that talk of “pension raids” is nothing more than online noise. They say the government is committed to protecting pensioners, that the triple lock is safe, that no one is coming for people’s retirement savings.
The Chancellor’s already‑tight fiscal headroom has been “seriously eroded”, according to senior economic analysts, prompting renewed speculation that the Treasury may turn to pension‑related tax measures to plug the gap. Independent forecasts suggest that between £12 billion and £16 billion of the Chancellor’s fiscal buffer has disappeared due to weaker‑than‑expected growth, higher borrowing costs, and the ongoing freeze in tax thresholds.
The latest swings in global oil prices show just how fragile the international energy market has become as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to collide with attempts at diplomacy. Although peace negotiations are still taking place behind the scenes through Gulf mediators, military action has once again returned to the centre of events after the United States carried out strikes against Iranian-linked targets near the Strait of Hormuz.
Retail sales weren't impacted by the conflict in Iran in March, but suffered a 1.3% fall in sales volumes in April. E-commerce was particularly badly hit by last month’s fall in consumer confidence.
Otter Ferry Seafish Ltd is aiming to demonstrate that juvenile halibut can be grown successfully and commercially in sea cages in Scottish waters. A £97,400 aquaculture research and development project in Argyll, is aiming to demonstrate that juvenile halibut can be grown successfully and commercially in sea cages in Scottish waters.
What if the national debt is not a burden at all? What if it is simply the nation’s savings? Any sensible analysis shows that this so-called debt is no such thing: it's just a massive savings bank operation. That sounds like a contradiction, but it is not.
Here at Riverside house care home in Wick we are looking to employ full or part time Care Assistants to join our team, in this role, you will provide essential support. Your primary focus will be enhancing the quality of life for our residents by assisting with daily activities , ensuring their comfort, and promoting their independence.
Position: We are seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Quality Officer to play a central role in upholding UHI North, West and Hebrides’ commitment to excellence. This position is critical to maintaining and enhancing the high-quality learning experience we deliver across the college and will be based at our UHI North, West and Hebrides campuses in Fort William or Thurso.
Encouraging children and young people to get active. A nationwide summer programme of free and low-cost sporting activities - including football, rugby, padel, swimming, cycling and athletics - has been launched by Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth.
Lena Petrova discusses the inflated valuations of many private equity companies. Will Private Equity shrink back and the cracks about to explode.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has now pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the Scottish National Party over a period stretching from 2010 to 2023. The case was part of the long-running Police Scotland investigation known as “Operation Branchform.” How much money was involved? Originally prosecutors alleged about: £459,046 had been embezzled.
That pattern actually shows up quite consistently in retail downturns, and it comes down to a mix of psychology, affordability, and product type. Health and beauty products tend to behave more like “everyday essentials with emotional value” than discretionary luxury items.
The IWSR (International Wine and Spirits Research) has been consistently reporting a structural slowdown in global alcohol consumption growth, but it’s not a simple story of “everyone drinking less”. It’s more about how, what, and why people drink changing.
Oil prices are under threat. Food supplies are becoming more fragile.
Donald Trump has made the biggest mistake in provoking a war with Iran. Steve Keen has been proved correct on many aspects of economy for many years.
The main reason oil prices appear to have dropped today is growing market optimism that tensions between the United States and Iran may ease, reducing fears of a prolonged disruption to Middle East oil supplies. The question is whether the current talks lead to a solid agreement.
Farmers in Scotland’s pig industry are facing a combination of financial, processing, disease-control and market pressures, and farming organisations are now openly calling for help and intervention from the Scottish Government. There is currently an over supply of pig meat in Europe affecting prices.
A lot of people ask exactly that question, and on the surface it seems logical. If one company is cheapest, why not simply have the government publish the answer and let everyone switch automatically?.
The World Bank Group’s fertilizer price index rose more than 12 percent in 2026Q1 (q/q), marking its sixth increase in seven quarters. By April 2026, the index had reached its highest level since October 2022, driven mainly by export disruptions related to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
UK and Australia agree deeper ties to tackle AI risks. The UK and Australia agree deeper ties to tackle AI risks, with new partnership between the UK AI Security Institute and the Australian AI Safety Institute.
The UK Government’s latest report on retirement saving delivers a blunt message: millions of people are not saving enough for later life. It’s not a political point, nor a technical quirk of the pension system it’s a reality check.
U.S. consumer confidence is dropping because Americans are being hit by persistent high prices, geopolitical shocks, tariffs, and a sense that inflation never really went away even though official inflation rates have cooled.
The World Bank report State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2025/2026 says carbon trading and carbon taxes are becoming a major part of the global economy. Governments are increasingly using them both to cut emissions and raise money.
Here at Riverside House Care Home in Wick we are seeking to employ a part time dedicated laundry assistant working 20 hours per week to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and organisation of laundry services within the home.
Grandparents have always been part of the quiet architecture of family life — the school‑run helpers, the emergency babysitters, the keepers of stories and common sense. But new research published in early 2026 shows something bigger happening: grandparents are now structural pillars in the UK’s childcare, social care, and emotional support systems.
Grandparents have always been part of the background architecture of family life — steady, familiar, and often underestimated. But when you look closely at what they pass on, you realise they are teaching the most important lessons a child will ever learn.
NEWLY REDUCED PRICE A unique chance to acquire this B Listed former Granary, steeped in history and dating back to the 18th century. Planning permission was previously granted for conversion into a family home, highlighting the property's exciting residential potential.
Following today’s deadline for nominations the nnmbers are in. The Highland Council can confirm the details of the 5 candidates that are standing in the Ward 4 East Sutherland and Edderton By-election.
At today’s meeting of Highland Council’s Communities and Place Committee, Members approved a long-term approach to weed control that will reduce reliance on chemical herbicides, while maintaining safe, accessible public spaces and protecting biodiversity. The new Integrated Weed Control Strategy and Action Plan builds on the Council’s partial ban on glyphosate-based products in playgrounds, schools and sports facilities, which was introduced in 2019.
Highland Council approves new engagement strategy to put communities at the heart of decision-making A new Participation and Engagement Strategy developed to encourage community involvement in service design and priority planning is set to be implemented by Highland Council following extensive public consultation. The strategy incorporates feedback from residents and community groups, focused on the importance of improving transparency, accessibility and feedback.
Relief Support Worker – Caithness Mikeysline Mikeysline is a Highland, Islands and Moray–based mental health awareness and suicide prevention charity, established in 2015. We provide support to both adults and young people through evening text-based services and one-to-one sessions (face to face, telephone or online) within our ‘Hive’ support spaces.
Blargoans Ltd have a fixed term contract opportunity for a Commercial Analyst to work within our client’s facility in Caithness. https://blargoans.com/jobs/commercial-analyst/ Closing date for CV applications will be on Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 12 Noon To apply: email your CV to recruitment@blargoans.com and specifying the reference BL34343.
Your free PressReader access through High Life Highland is far more powerful for magazines and newspapers than either Prime Reading or Kindle Unlimited. If your main interest is magazines, PressReader is the heavyweight — Prime Reading is tiny by comparison, and Kindle Unlimited is somewhere in the middle.
Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council (RBWCC) AGM Monday 1st June 7pm in the Mowat Room at Wick Assembly Rooms. All Welcome..
Come and enjoy the stalls, the entertainment and support the local shops, too!.
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Stores Person – Wick Factory imenco.com Imenco Future Technologies is an innovation-driven company specialising in high quality vision systems, subsea sensors and acoustic solutions. We collaborate closely with our customer partners in the offshore energy, defence, and maritime sectors to solve their unique operational challenges by applying core technical knowledge in optics, sound propagation and AI enabled electronic systems.
Even as the calendar insists it is May, the Highlands often disagree. A stiff northerly wind sweeps across Caithness, the haar rolls in from the sea, and the thermometer hovers stubbornly in the single digits.
A vacancy has arisen for the election of a Councillor to represent Ward 4 East Sutherland and Edderton following the resignation of Jim McGillivray. Ward 4 is a 3-member ward.
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.
👨🏻🍳 WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CAFE COOK 👩🏻🍳 We are looking for a cook for our busy bakery café. executing our light menu that showcases all of our homemade traditionally baked items with fresh products.
Immediate start for for a Kitchen Assistant/Porter. You’ll be the hero behind the scenes – keeping everything clean, organised, and helping the kitchen run like clockwork.
The National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations is a funding programme for artistic, creative and cultural organisations based in Scotland. You can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £100,000 to support creative activity that runs for up to 18 months.
Full time counter assistant at north coast butchers. Hours negotiable.
A spacious 4 bedroom semi-detached house with garage and off road parking, situated in the popular Mount Vernon area of Thurso. Within walking distance of the town centre, the property benefits from easy access to the amenities, services, and transport links expected of a bustling Highland town.
About Us Norscot is a leading manufacturer of high-quality windows, doors, and conservatories in a variety of materials including uPVC, Timber and AluWood. Renowned for superior quality products and customer service, we are committed to delivering exceptional products that meet the needs of both residential and commercial customers.
CLFC summer sessions' We are delighted to be able to offer free taster sessions for girls between the age of 4 and 12 this summer (see poster attached). Please complete the form in the below link and email back to caithnessladiesfc@gmail.com .
A date for your diaries - Sunday 14th June. Yarrows Heritage has been renovating the Yarrows Trail - new signage, information boards, leaflets, waymarker posts, etc.
A & D Sutherland Ltd have vacancies for General labourers. Please apply including your CV to: mark@caithnessflagstone.co.uk.
Care Planning Coordinator – Laurandy Centre Wick The Laurandy Centre is recruiting an experienced Care Planning Coordinator to join our team. The Laurandy Centre is a registered day support service for older people, delivered by a respected third sector organisation and funded as a commissioned service by the NHS.
This immaculately presented four-bedroom semi-detached property is ideally situated in the heart of the town, offering generous living space and excellent convenience to local amenities and East Caithness Community Campus. A standout feature of the home is the stunning conservatory, providing a bright and relaxing space overlooking the beautifully maintained garden, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining.
The UK is entering a new phase in its energy story—one defined not by choice, but by necessity. Across the country, more wind farms, battery storage sites, substations and power lines are being proposed, approved and built.
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The aviation industry is entering a period of renewed uncertainty. The collapse of Spirit Airlines has raised serious questions about the stability of low-cost air travel, especially as fuel prices and operating costs continue to rise globally.
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For the first time in modern history, Britain’s life expectancy curve has flattened. The Office for National Statistics confirms that the average Briton is living longer in years but shorter in health.
A Highland Council by-election is being held for Ward 4 – East Sutherland and Edderton following the resignation of Councillor Jim McGillivray. The Notice of Election and timetable for this election will be published on the Council’s website on Thursday 14 May 2026.
An opportunity for rural communities to apply for funding to support their projects is now open. The Highland Local Action Group (LAG) is inviting organisations to apply for grants up to £10,000.
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