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WATCH the films: Over 160 attend Wick summit for creating a sustainable future in Caithness and Sutherland

This week's Focus North conference in Wick set the scene for the future of the far north and included bespoke films available to watch.

Almost 500 homes without electricity after power cuts in Sutherland, Ross-shire and Inverness

Hundreds of Highland homes were without power on Friday morning after a number of electricity cuts across the region.

Almost 500 homes without electricity after power cuts in Sutherland, Ross-shire and Inverness

Hundreds of Highland homes were without power on Friday morning after a number of electricity cuts across the region.

Almost 500 homes without electricity after power cuts in Sutherland, Ross-shire and Inverness

Hundreds of Highland homes were without power on Friday morning after a number of electricity cuts across the region.

Historic cottage demolished in Wick to make way for turbines

A Victorian cottage near Wick railway station is in the process of being demolished to make way for the transportation of wind turbine parts.

330 homes without power after electricity cut hits Wester Ross communities

Hundreds of homes in Wester Ross were without electricity this afternoon after a power cut hit the local network.

500 homes without power after electricity cuts hit Highland communities

Hundreds of homes in the Great Glen, Wester Ross and Dalwhinnie areas were without electricity this afternoon after power cuts hit local networks.

Port of Cromarty Firth in the running for £160 million worth of UK government funding

The cash is the so-called Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme to create a site to build turbines.

Caithness companies prepare to parachute into offshore renewables

Two Caithness companies intend to break into the multibillion-pound offshore renewables energy market and have been selected for a special programme.

Dounreay says strike action ballot was 'disappointing'

Dounreay power station talked of its disappointment after hundreds of staff were today asked to vote on industrial action by their union Unite.

Dounreay power station faces threat of strike action – 450 Magnox workers balloted in pay dispute

Magnox workers based at Dounreay power station are being balloted for strike action in a pay dispute.

Planning application for up to 40 large battery containers on land at Glengolly

An application is under consideration with Highland Council's planning department for a battery energy storage system at Glengolly Farm near Thurso.

Loch Ness hydro scheme renamed as new owner Statkraft targets 2030 operational date

Project director Donald Weir says it is a ‘renaissance of a form of energy generation that has been dormant for decades.’

Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

Scot Gardiner hit out 'insidious behind-the-scenes goings-on from certain councillors' but vows to challenge decisions.

Sawmill's solar plan wins approval from Highland Council

A solar-powered future is on the cards for a Black Isle sawmill after it secured permission to install the panels to help meet its energy needs.

Call for feedback from Caithness and Sutherland over wind farm decisions

People in the far north with concerns over wind farm developments are being urged to take part in a Scottish planning consultation by the end of May.

Mixed reaction to UK Budget but Scotland to get £295 million more in funding

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt called it a 'budget for long term growth' with a boost for the drinks sector and a blow for oil and gas.

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WATCH the films: Over 160 attend Wick summit for creating a sustainable future in Caithness and Sutherland

Almost 500 homes without electricity after power cuts in Sutherland, Ross-shire and Inverness

Almost 500 homes without electricity after power cuts in Sutherland, Ross-shire and Inverness

Almost 500 homes without electricity after power cuts in Sutherland, Ross-shire and Inverness

Almost 500 homes without electricity after power cuts in Sutherland, Ross-shire and Inverness

Almost 500 homes without electricity after power cuts in Sutherland, Ross-shire and Inverness

Almost 500 homes without electricity after power cuts in Sutherland, Ross-shire and Inverness

Historic cottage demolished in Wick to make way for turbines

Historic cottage demolished in Wick to make way for turbines

330 homes without power after electricity cut hits Wester Ross communities

330 homes without power after electricity cut hits Wester Ross communities

500 homes without power after electricity cuts hit Highland communities

500 homes without power after electricity cuts hit Highland communities

Port of Cromarty Firth in the running for £160 million worth of UK government funding

Port of Cromarty Firth in the running for £160 million worth of UK government funding

Caithness companies prepare to parachute into offshore renewables

Caithness companies prepare to parachute into offshore renewables

Dounreay says strike action ballot was 'disappointing'

Dounreay says strike action ballot was 'disappointing'

Dounreay power station faces threat of strike action – 450 Magnox workers balloted in pay dispute

Dounreay power station faces threat of strike action – 450 Magnox workers balloted in pay dispute

Planning application for up to 40 large battery containers on land at Glengolly

Planning application for up to 40 large battery containers on land at Glengolly

Loch Ness hydro scheme renamed as new owner Statkraft targets 2030 operational date

Loch Ness hydro scheme renamed as new owner Statkraft targets 2030 operational date

Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

Sawmill's solar plan wins approval from Highland Council

Sawmill's solar plan wins approval from Highland Council

Call for feedback from Caithness and Sutherland over wind farm decisions

Call for feedback from Caithness and Sutherland over wind farm decisions

Mixed reaction to UK Budget but Scotland to get £295 million more in funding

Mixed reaction to UK Budget but Scotland to get £295 million more in funding

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