Thurso High teacher who kissed pupil can return to classroom

A teacher who kissed and danced in a flirtatious manner with a pupil at a Thurso nightclub has been allowed to return to the profession.

UPDATE: Man (47) dead after linked incidents as Highland police chief appeals for more information

A 47-year-old man has died and three other people have been injured after a series of incidents on Skye and in Wester Ross this morning.

Covers come off for restart of Swartigill archaeological dig near Thrumster next week – 'Swartigill continues to raise the profile of Caithness archaeology, and is attracting interest locally, and, indeed, worldwide'

On Monday (August 15), the covers come off the "remarkable community excavation" at Swartigill in preparation for this year’s archaeological dig.

Final week of Caithness Amateur First Division will be delayed

Move to accommodate fixture that was abandoned in Thurso

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PICTURES: Children enjoy schools out summer activities at East Caithness campus in Wick

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New book by Thurso author about pilgrim's walking trail

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Caithness to be affected by planned strike action by over 115,000 UK postal workers

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Thurso teacher facing allegations of kissing and groping a pupil was 'not in control,' hearing told

A Thurso teacher was "drunk and flirtatious" on the night she allegedly groped and kissed a pupil at a nightclub, according to a former colleague.

Group targets 700 far north jobs to replace Dounreay roles

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Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

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Sir Frederick Barclay faces court over cash tussle with ex-wife

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Ryanair boss: 10 euro fares to disappear due to rising fuel prices

Michael O’Leary said he expected Ryanair’s average fare to rise by about 10 euros over the next five years.

What the papers say – August 11

A report on police failings in burglary cases features among the front page stories.

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'Dad's Army' of Caithness rugby club enjoy veterans' contest in Dundee

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Final week of Caithness Amateur First Division will be delayed

Move to accommodate fixture that was abandoned in Thurso

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Castletown lift cup.

Manager pride as High Ormlie reach Highland Amateur Cup final

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Football manager taken to hospital as match is abandoned in Thurso

Player manager suffers serious knee injury.

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Football club confirm they have pulled out of Highlands and Islands League — Division has been reduced to eight teams.

Warm but windy for Caithness Cycling Club's 10-mile time trial — Alistair Miller took first place in Caithness Cycling Club’s weekly 10-mile time trial on the Watten road.

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Thurso High teacher who kissed pupil can return to classroom

UPDATE: Man (47) dead after linked incidents as Highland police chief appeals for more information

Covers come off for restart of Swartigill archaeological dig near Thrumster next week – 'Swartigill continues to raise the profile of Caithness archaeology, and is attracting interest locally, and, indeed, worldwide'

Final week of Caithness Amateur First Division will be delayed

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PICTURES: Children enjoy schools out summer activities at East Caithness campus in Wick

PICTURES: Children enjoy schools out summer activities at East Caithness campus in Wick

New book by Thurso author about pilgrim's walking trail

New book by Thurso author about pilgrim's walking trail

Caithness to be affected by planned strike action by over 115,000 UK postal workers

Caithness to be affected by planned strike action by over 115,000 UK postal workers

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Waste workers from Highland Council set to strike

Volunteers wanted to help weed Thurso rose bed this weekend – meet on Sunday at 2pm on Olrig Street

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Plans for Pentland Offshore Floating Wind Farm at Dounreay ready to go

Plans for Pentland Offshore Floating Wind Farm at Dounreay ready to go

Thurso teacher facing allegations of kissing and groping a pupil was 'not in control,' hearing told

Thurso teacher facing allegations of kissing and groping a pupil was 'not in control,' hearing told

Group targets 700 far north jobs to replace Dounreay roles

Group targets 700 far north jobs to replace Dounreay roles

Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

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Stanley Tucci and Stephen King confirmed for Cheltenham Literature Festival

Stanley Tucci and Stephen King confirmed for Cheltenham Literature Festival

Sir Frederick Barclay faces court over cash tussle with ex-wife

Sir Frederick Barclay faces court over cash tussle with ex-wife

Ryanair boss: 10 euro fares to disappear due to rising fuel prices

Ryanair boss: 10 euro fares to disappear due to rising fuel prices

What the papers say – August 11

What the papers say – August 11

SPORT

'Dad's Army' of Caithness rugby club enjoy veterans' contest in Dundee

Final week of Caithness Amateur First Division will be delayed

Final week of Caithness Amateur First Division will be delayed

Five-star Castletown too good for Keiss in Steven Cup final

Five-star Castletown too good for Keiss in Steven Cup final

Manager pride as High Ormlie reach Highland Amateur Cup final

Manager pride as High Ormlie reach Highland Amateur Cup final

Football manager taken to hospital as match is abandoned in Thurso

Football manager taken to hospital as match is abandoned in Thurso

Brora Rangers beat Aberdeen to progress in SPFL Trust Trophy

Football club confirm they have pulled out of Highlands and Islands League

Warm but windy for Caithness Cycling Club's 10-mile time trial

LIFESTYLE

PICTURES: 'Shear joy' as Black Isle Show returns

PICTURES: The best of Moy Country Fair

PICTURES: The best of Moy Country Fair

American YouTube star Randy Santel sets new record for Scotch and Rye's epic burger challenge

American YouTube star Randy Santel sets new record for Scotch and Rye's epic burger challenge

Crime writer's new novel brings the crime scene to Nairn

Crime writer's new novel brings the crime scene to Nairn

City Seen: Pictures from Belladrum

City Seen: Pictures from Belladrum

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Music tour promises 'refreshment of the spirit' in Ross-shire venues

Author signing session thrills fans at Wester Ross bookshop

Author signing session thrills fans at Wester Ross bookshop

North-east cinema set to host DragonBall gaming event

North-east cinema set to host DragonBall gaming event

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