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Couple’s plea to reinstate ‘vital’ cancer care role

Couple’s plea to reinstate ‘vital’ cancer care role

A cancer patient from West Gills says it is “horrendous” that a temporary palliative care nurse role in Caithness is being removed from the service.

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September reopening date for Altnabreac railway station?

September reopening date for Altnabreac railway station?

Rail services to a temporarily closed Far North Line station could resume towards the end of this month or early September, campaigners believe.
PICTURES: Manchester United academy coaches bring Premier League Experience to Thurso

PICTURES: Manchester United academy coaches bring Premier League Experience to Thurso

Coaches from the Manchester United academy praised local youngsters for being enthusiastic and well-mannered during two days of football training.
Parents ‘being held back’ over drop in childminding services

Parents ‘being held back’ over drop in childminding services

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has described a reduction in services specialising in the care of children as “a huge worry”.

WATCH: ‘Scientific banter at the highest level’ as King Charles visits Forsinard Flows

WATCH: ‘Scientific banter at the highest level’ as King Charles visits Forsinard Flows

WATCH: ‘Scientific banter at the highest level’ as King Charles visits Forsinard Flows

His Majesty was welcomed by project leaders and local politicians upon his arrival.

You’re the bee’s knees, Carol! Ackergill beekeeper crowned Britain’s ‘Honey Hero’

You’re the bee’s knees, Carol! Ackergill beekeeper crowned Britain’s ‘Honey Hero’

You’re the bee’s knees, Carol! Ackergill beekeeper crowned Britain’s ‘Honey Hero’

A Caithness beekeeper is buzzing with joy after being crowned Britain’s ‘Honey Hero’ by celebrity chef Nigella Lawson along with industry experts.

CHAS announced as HITA charity partner for 2024

CHAS announced as HITA charity partner for 2024

CHAS announced as HITA charity partner for 2024

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) named charity partner for 2024 Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards

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‘Bird strike’ sparked emergency landing at Inverness Airport

‘Bird strike’ sparked emergency landing at Inverness Airport

An emergency landing at Inverness Airport yesterday was caused by a bird strike, airline KLM has confirmed.
Celebrate the best at Highland Business Awards

Celebrate the best at Highland Business Awards

The Highland Business Awards is an opportunity to recognise the strength and diversity of organisations across the region.
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Elderly Castletown man says he will move out his damp house and live in his van due to cost of living

Elderly Castletown man says he will move out his damp house and live in his van due to cost of living

Elderly Castletown man says he will move out his damp house and live in his van due to cost of living

An elderly Castletown man with major health issues says he will make himself homeless and live in a van due to the cost of heating his damp home.

Urgent bid for funding to prevent Wick harbour wall 'catastrophe'

Urgent bid for funding to prevent Wick harbour wall 'catastrophe'

Urgent bid for funding to prevent Wick harbour wall 'catastrophe'

Efforts have begun to secure funding for urgent repairs to a storm-damaged harbour wall at Wick amid fears that a collapse would be a "catastrophe".

How many of the most dangerous single-carriageway sections of the A9 are in Caithness?

How many of the most dangerous single-carriageway sections of the A9 are in Caithness?

How many of the most dangerous single-carriageway sections of the A9 are in Caithness?

Ten out of the 11 most dangerous single-carriageway sections of the A9 are north of Inverness, new figures have revealed.

Plea to rethink closure of Caithness animal rescue centre

Plea to rethink closure of Caithness animal rescue centre

Plea to rethink closure of Caithness animal rescue centre

A Caithness councillor is calling on an animal rescue charity to rethink its "shocking" decision to close its far north centre near Dounreay.
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SPORT

High Ormlie Hotspur still on top for fair play

High Ormlie Hotspur still on top for fair play

High Ormlie Hotspur remain in top spot in the fair play standings for CAFA first division clubs, with an average of 1.560 points against them.

Confidence is high after opening win, says captain Macadie

Confidence is high after opening win, says captain Macadie

Confidence is high after opening win, says captain Macadie

Captain Richard Macadie is hoping Wick Academy can build on their superb opening-day result when they travel to Huntly for their first away fixture.

Hotspur aiming to replicate their best Highland Amateur Cup form

Hotspur aiming to replicate their best Highland Amateur Cup form

Hotspur aiming to replicate their best Highland Amateur Cup form

High Ormlie Hotspur will be up against “strong, physical, streetwise” opponents when they take on Avoch in the Highland Amateur Cup semi-finals.

PICTURES: Manchester United academy coaches bring Premier League Experience to Thurso

PICTURES: Manchester United academy coaches bring Premier League Experience to Thurso

PICTURES: Manchester United academy coaches bring Premier League Experience to Thurso

Coaches from the Manchester United academy praised local youngsters for being enthusiastic and well-mannered during two days of football training.

‘We need to lift standards’: Pentland United looking for improvement in Highland Amateur Cup semi-final

‘We need to lift standards’: Pentland United looking for improvement in Highland Amateur Cup semi-final

‘We need to lift standards’: Pentland United looking for improvement in Highland Amateur Cup semi-final

Michael Gray is looking for a big improvement from Pentland United in the Highland Amateur Cup after they were knocked out of the David Allan Shield.

Silverware would be perfect way for Sinclair to end his time as Staxigoe boss

Silverware would be perfect way for Sinclair to end his time as Staxigoe boss

Colin Sinclair admitted the closing stages of Staxigoe’s semi-final win over Pentland United felt like “probably the longest 10 minutes of my life”.

Nil returns for all but two in final round of DFFA Boat League

Nil returns for all but two in final round of DFFA Boat League

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association held the final round of its 2024 Boat League competitions with 14 members fishing for the KML Trophy on Loch Watten.

MacLeod storms to victory in first race of year

MacLeod storms to victory in first race of year

Andrew “Hamper” MacLeod stormed to victory in Caithness Cycling Club’s weekly 10-mile time trial, while at Wick there were PBs for three riders.
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LIFESTYLE

Mass skinny dip in Loch Ness will end new Inverness outdoor festival

Mass skinny dip in Loch Ness will end new Inverness outdoor festival

A new festival aimed at showcasing the great outdoors around Inverness and Loch Ness will close with a mass skinny dip in Loch Ness.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycling through Scotland’s newest World Heritage Site – experience the Flow Country from the saddle

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycling through Scotland’s newest World Heritage Site – experience the Flow Country from the saddle

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycling through Scotland’s newest World Heritage Site – experience the Flow Country from the saddle

John Davidson looks back on a road ride through the heart of what is now a designated Unesco World Heritage Site

Russell Crowe’s gig at Eden Court labelled a blast by concert goers keen to see the star belt out some tunes

Russell Crowe’s gig at Eden Court labelled a blast by concert goers keen to see the star belt out some tunes

Russell Crowe’s gig at Eden Court labelled a blast by concert goers keen to see the star belt out some tunes

The star himself said it was a ‘fun show’ while one fan said ‘fantastic concert, loved all the songs, the band, the stories’.

Children saved after getting pulled out to sea by rip tide near Highland beach

Children saved after getting pulled out to sea by rip tide near Highland beach

Children saved after getting pulled out to sea by rip tide near Highland beach

Two children were saved by an off-duty lifeguard after getting caught in a rip tide while bodyboarding from a Highland beach earlier this month.

Which food options are available at Belladrum this year?

Which food options are available at Belladrum this year?

Which food options are available at Belladrum this year?

Here is an extensive list of the food options available at this year’s festival
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Mass skinny dip in Loch Ness will end new Inverness outdoor festival

Mass skinny dip in Loch Ness will end new Inverness outdoor festival

A new festival aimed at showcasing the great outdoors around Inverness and Loch Ness will close with a mass skinny dip in Loch Ness.

PICTURES: Extraordinary machine creations to go on display at free Black Isle exhibition

PICTURES: Extraordinary machine creations to go on display at free Black Isle exhibition

PICTURES: Extraordinary machine creations to go on display at free Black Isle exhibition

Imaginative machines created from everyday discarded materials are set to wow onlookers during a special exhibition on the Black isle this weekend.

WATCH: Inverness voted among best family-friendly holiday destinations in UK

WATCH: Inverness voted among best family-friendly holiday destinations in UK

WATCH: Inverness voted among best family-friendly holiday destinations in UK

While the city has been ranked best in Scotland as a family-friendly staycation, tourists have said there could be more for kids to do in Inverness.

WATCH: Belladrum revellers reveal what makes the event so special to them

WATCH: Belladrum revellers reveal what makes the event so special to them

WATCH: Belladrum revellers reveal what makes the event so special to them

From karaoke to a feast of music and entertainment, Belladrum’s festival-goers have revealed their highlights.

PICTURES: Belladrum release 2025 festival dates

PICTURES: Belladrum release 2025 festival dates

PICTURES: Belladrum release 2025 festival dates

Belladrum have released next year’s festival dates after celebrating 20 years of the event at the weekend.

PICTURES: Day three of Belladrum’s 12 best dressed festival-goers

PICTURES: Day three of Belladrum’s 12 best dressed festival-goers

Take a look through our photo gallery at some of the Belladrum’s fashion icons.

PICTURES: Belladrum Festival 2024 - were you there?

PICTURES: Belladrum Festival 2024 - were you there?

Barmy and brilliant. Surreal and truly magical.

Five weddings, a flash mob and a walking love shack - the spectacle that is Belladrum 2024

Five weddings, a flash mob and a walking love shack - the spectacle that is Belladrum 2024

If there was a prize for the most dedicated fans embracing the Belladrum spirit, Hazel and Adele would surely be in the running.
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NATIONAL NEWS

There is ‘something about Skibbereen’, says coach as club rowers retain gold

There is ‘something about Skibbereen’, says coach as club rowers retain gold

There is ‘something about Skibbereen’, says coach as club rowers retain gold

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy defended their Olympic title in the men’s lightweight double sculls.

GP calls for better funding of research into ME, inquest hears

GP calls for better funding of research into ME, inquest hears

GP calls for better funding of research into ME, inquest hears

Dr Lucy Shenton said doctors needed more help to treat patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), such as Maeve Boothby-O’Neill.

Youth in court over fatal alleged firework attack on ‘vulnerable’ pensioner

Youth in court over fatal alleged firework attack on ‘vulnerable’ pensioner

Youth in court over fatal alleged firework attack on ‘vulnerable’ pensioner

Robert Price died from inhalation of fumes and burns following a fire at a house in Dagenham, east London, on July 27.

Call for urgent action to tackle ‘tsunami of lies’ behind Southport protest

Call for urgent action to tackle ‘tsunami of lies’ behind Southport protest

Call for urgent action to tackle ‘tsunami of lies’ behind Southport protest

An expert welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement of a new ‘national’ response’ but called for a corresponding response online.
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