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Shock for Thurso as TSB announces branch closure plan

Shock for Thurso as TSB announces branch closure plan

TSB is to shut its branch in Thurso in a move described as a shock for the community and a "real worry" for those who don't do online banking.
Rose Rose Gin delighted to pick up "cool brand" award in London

Rose Rose Gin delighted to pick up "cool brand" award in London

A Caithness gin has been honoured with influential CoolBrands status in an evening of celebration attended by UK branding and advertising leaders.
Wildflowers to brighten up Thurso

Wildflowers to brighten up Thurso

Local green-fingered activist Alexander Glasgow is moving ahead with his plans to set up wildflower areas as part of the Thurso In Colour project.
UHI appoints a new vice principal

UHI appoints a new vice principal

Vicki Nairn will lead on the design, development and service delivery of the university's professional services.

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Wick Tesco store open again after Storm Arwen forces temporary closure

Wick Tesco store open again after Storm Arwen forces temporary closure

Wick Tesco store open again after Storm Arwen forces temporary closure

The Wick Tesco store is back open following temporary closure on Friday due to damage caused when Storm Arwen swept in.

'Gifted and brave' Wick writer interviewed for podcast

'Gifted and brave' Wick writer interviewed for podcast

'Gifted and brave' Wick writer interviewed for podcast

A Wick author and editor of an online LGBT magazine was interviewed by a popular blogger for a podcast recently.

Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness

Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness

Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness

Highland Council provided a summary of reports from operational staff on road conditions and school closures in the county.

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Council leader visits Wick – praises roads team 'for their hard work'

Council leader visits Wick – praises roads team 'for their hard work'

The leader of the Highland Council, Councillor Margaret Davidson, recently met with council roads staff in Wick on a visit to Caithness.
Wick opticians supports music therapy charity

Wick opticians supports music therapy charity

A Wick opticians has helped raise £15,000 for the UK's largest music therapy charity following the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards.
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Groat steps in after 90-year-old Dunnet man is 'harassed' by power company over huge bill

Groat steps in after 90-year-old Dunnet man is 'harassed' by power company over huge bill

Groat steps in after 90-year-old Dunnet man is 'harassed' by power company over huge bill

A Dunnet pensioner contacted the paper when he was at his wits end after receiving threatening letters over an enormous electricity bill.

MSP asked to explain why Highland Council gets five per cent of roads budget for 12 per cent of roads

MSP asked to explain why Highland Council gets five per cent of roads budget for 12 per cent of roads

MSP asked to explain why Highland Council gets five per cent of roads budget for 12 per cent of roads

Caithness councillor Matthew Reiss has called on MSP Maree Todd to look into funding “discrepancies” he says have seen Highland Council short-changed.

Simec director welcomes MPs call for UK Government funding for tidal energy

Simec director welcomes MPs call for UK Government funding for tidal energy

Simec director welcomes MPs call for UK Government funding for tidal energy

The company behind the MeyGen project welcomes call from MPs for tidal energy projects to get financial support from the UK government.

Rally arrives at John O'Groats with message that electric vehicles can go the distance

Rally arrives at John O'Groats with message that electric vehicles can go the distance

Rally arrives at John O'Groats with message that electric vehicles can go the distance

PICTURES: A convoy of eco-friendly cars arrived at John O'Groats today on a 1200-mile tour showing that EVs are not just for short, urban journeys.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Nine Scottish Omicron cases linked to single private event

Nine Scottish Omicron cases linked to single private event

Nine Scottish Omicron cases linked to single private event

Scotland’s First Minister warned “many more” cases may emerge.

Ex-soldier’s wife found guilty of murdering baby abandoned in woods

Ex-soldier’s wife found guilty of murdering baby abandoned in woods

Ex-soldier’s wife found guilty of murdering baby abandoned in woods

Silipa Keresi was convicted at Winchester Crown Court of the murder of Maliki Keresi.

Scotland is leading the way for UK nations in music education, says professor

Scotland is leading the way for UK nations in music education, says professor

Scotland is leading the way for UK nations in music education, says professor

Professor Nicholas Daniel received an OBE for services to music from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

Body found near beach confirmed as missing teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod

Body found near beach confirmed as missing teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod

Body found near beach confirmed as missing teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod

Musician Cody Ackland is in custody awaiting trial for the 18-year-old’s murder.
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SPORT

Confidence growing as Wick Academy record back-to-back wins in Highland League

Confidence growing as Wick Academy record back-to-back wins in Highland League

Gary Manson praised his Wick Academy players for producing their most complete performance of the season so far in Saturday's victory over Forres.

Steven 'up for the challenge' at Grange Open in Edinburgh

Steven 'up for the challenge' at Grange Open in Edinburgh

Steven 'up for the challenge' at Grange Open in Edinburgh

Thurso squash player Fraser Steven says he is "up for the challenge" ahead of this week's Commercial Water Solutions Grange Open.

Reay golfers receive their silverware

Reay golfers receive their silverware

Reay golfers receive their silverware

Competition winners from Reay Golf Club's 2021 season were presented with their silverware at the annual prize-giving dinner.

Wick swimmers achieve personal bests at Orkney mini meet

Wick swimmers achieve personal bests at Orkney mini meet

Wick swimmers achieve personal bests at Orkney mini meet

Wick Amateur Swimming Club members came home with a large haul of medals from the Orkney Mini Meet held at the Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall.

Caithness will take nothing for granted against bottom side Glenrothes

Caithness will take nothing for granted against bottom side Glenrothes

Caithness will take nothing for granted against bottom side Glenrothes

The Greens head south on Saturday to meet bottom side Glenrothes in their latest bid to notch up a first away victory in Caley League Division 1.

Thurso boss knows Anglers will be hurting after cup final shoot-out

Thurso boss knows Anglers will be hurting after cup final shoot-out

Thurso manager Michael Bremner will warn his players to beware of a Halkirk United backlash in this weekend's North Caledonian League derby.

Academy aiming to add to Forres woes as Connelly returns to Harmsworth Park

Academy aiming to add to Forres woes as Connelly returns to Harmsworth Park

Wick Academy will be going all out to prolong Gordon Connelly's nightmare start as Forres manager when the Can-Cans visit Harmsworth Park.

Halkirk players need no reminders about how much progress they've made, says manager McElroy

Halkirk players need no reminders about how much progress they've made, says manager McElroy

Ewan McElroy says his Halkirk players need no reminders about how much progress they have made as they look to move on from their cup final loss.
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LIFESTYLE

City Seen is back! Pictures from a recent night out in Inverness

City Seen is back! Pictures from a recent night out in Inverness

Our photographers are back on the street capturing the best moments of Invernessian nightlife.

Online classes will continue

Online classes will continue

Online classes will continue

Classes offered online by High Life Highland during the pandemic will continue to be offered due to a recent spike in popularity.

SPONSORED CONTENT: North Point Distillery’s new Christmas shop makes holiday shopping a breeze!

SPONSORED CONTENT: North Point Distillery’s new Christmas shop makes holiday shopping a breeze!

SPONSORED CONTENT: North Point Distillery’s new Christmas shop makes holiday shopping a breeze!

Christmas shopping can be a stressful chore for some - one brilliant solution is the one-stop Christmas shop from North Point

A night out in Inverness back in 2014

A night out in Inverness back in 2014

A night out in Inverness back in 2014

Another Sunday, another dip in the archive with our City Seen Flashback pictures.

Nicky Marr: Drawn back in time on return trip home

Nicky Marr: Drawn back in time on return trip home

Nicky Marr: Drawn back in time on return trip home

Nicky Marr had a family gathering at the weekend, in hometown, Stonehaven.
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Blue announce new north-east tour date

Blue announce new north-east tour date

Blue have announced their Heart and Soul Tour with a date in Aberdeen next year.

LONGER READ: More firsts in the career of actress and pop star Sinitta

LONGER READ: More firsts in the career of actress and pop star Sinitta

LONGER READ: More firsts in the career of actress and pop star Sinitta

'I feel that getting into my 50s has been a fun thing!'

Ironworks' free LevelUp! digital course for creatives 25-plus

Ironworks' free LevelUp! digital course for creatives 25-plus

Ironworks' free LevelUp! digital course for creatives 25-plus

Training in digital marketing, content production, online events, crowd economy models – including mentorship and masterclasses

Celebrating 200 Years of the Royal Highland Show as tickets go on sale

Celebrating 200 Years of the Royal Highland Show as tickets go on sale

Celebrating 200 Years of the Royal Highland Show as tickets go on sale

Early bird tickets are being released on Friday for the event which takes place in June next year.

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson taps into big news

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson taps into big news

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson taps into big news

... And shares news of a new writers' hub

Sandstone Press's Ceris Jones shortlisted

Sandstone Press's Ceris Jones shortlisted

Up for the Saltire Society's Scottish National Book Award's emerging publisher of the year

PICTURES: Exhibition celebrating fashion design legend Dame Zandra Rhodes opens in Aberdeen Art Gallery

PICTURES: Exhibition celebrating fashion design legend Dame Zandra Rhodes opens in Aberdeen Art Gallery

The largest exhibition dedicated to legendary British fashion designer Dame Zandra Rhodes has opened at Aberdeen Art Gallery

£13,400 Creative Scotland award to help Ulapool Book Festival bounce back after Covid

£13,400 Creative Scotland award to help Ulapool Book Festival bounce back after Covid

Ullapool Book Festival has received funding from Creative Scotland which will help it begin a new chapter after Covid
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