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Plea after sign vandalised at café in Sutherland

Plea after sign vandalised at café in Sutherland

Police in Sutherland are appealing for information after a sign was damaged at a café.
Creative industry professionals share insights on XpoNorth YouTube channel

Creative industry professionals share insights on XpoNorth YouTube channel

Anyone who missed out on top tips from this year's XpoNorth creative industries conference has a chance to catch up online
Two-vehicle crash at Watten

Two-vehicle crash at Watten

Police were in attendance at a two-vehicle accident which occurred earlier today (Monday) at the crossroads in Watten.
Vaccine booster programme 'on track' says Scottish Government

Vaccine booster programme 'on track' says Scottish Government

The Scottish Government insists it remains on track with the Covid booster and flu vaccine programme, despite people struggling to get appointments.

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Bomb disposal called to Wick's North Baths after unidentified item found

Bomb disposal called to Wick's North Baths after unidentified item found

Bomb disposal called to Wick's North Baths after unidentified item found

A bomb disposal team were called to an incident in Wick after an unidentified item was discovered yesterday evening near the North Baths.

Inverness BID role will be a 'huge opportunity' to make a mark on the city's future

Inverness BID role will be a 'huge opportunity' to make a mark on the city's future

Inverness BID role will be a 'huge opportunity' to make a mark on the city's future

Video: Inverness Business Improvement District (BID) has launched the search for a new chief executive

Help ease pressure in NHS services

Help ease pressure in NHS services

Help ease pressure in NHS services

Health and social care services from NHS Highland have been under unprecedented levels of demand over the past week.

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Talks agreed over Highland air traffic control operations

Talks agreed over Highland air traffic control operations

Airport bosses and a union have agreed a timetable for talks over the implementation of the proposed air traffic management strategy (ATMS).
Rail services to be hit by engineering works

Rail services to be hit by engineering works

RAIL passengers are being warned of engineering disruption on the Far North Line this weekend.
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Local mums set to benefit from new Community Midwifery Unit at Caithness General

Local mums set to benefit from new Community Midwifery Unit at Caithness General

Local mums set to benefit from new Community Midwifery Unit at Caithness General

The new Community Midwifery Unit at Caithness General Hospital, which cost £950,000, is set to open its door for the first time later this month.

Wick branch closures ‘devastating’ for business and community says local MSP

Wick branch closures ‘devastating’ for business and community says local MSP

Wick branch closures ‘devastating’ for business and community says local MSP

Maree Todd MSP has called on Virgin Money UK to reconsider its decision to close its Wick branch.

Health and safety failings led to potentially deadly fall from roof

Health and safety failings led to potentially deadly fall from roof

Health and safety failings led to potentially deadly fall from roof

A worker suffered serious injuries after he fell through the grain store roof he was repairing at a Caithness farm.

Virtual consultation to get under way on floating wind farm project off Dounreay

Virtual consultation to get under way on floating wind farm project off Dounreay

Virtual consultation to get under way on floating wind farm project off Dounreay

Consultation begins next week on a proposed wind farm off the north coast of Caithness that could offer "big opportunities" for the local economy.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Ex-Cabinet minister faces 30-day Commons ban for breach of lobbying rules

Ex-Cabinet minister faces 30-day Commons ban for breach of lobbying rules

Ex-Cabinet minister faces 30-day Commons ban for breach of lobbying rules

Owen Paterson rejects the findings of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards saying her investigation was “biased and unfair”.

Vaccines winning the battle against Covid, says expert

Vaccines winning the battle against Covid, says expert

Vaccines winning the battle against Covid, says expert

People are being urged to accept their booster invitation when offered.

Heathrow’s pandemic losses hit £3.4bn

Heathrow’s pandemic losses hit £3.4bn

Heathrow’s pandemic losses hit £3.4bn

The west London airport said it is continuing to lose money despite reducing its operating costs by more than 30%.

UK Government urged to help secure Wales’s coal tips to avoid future disasters

UK Government urged to help secure Wales’s coal tips to avoid future disasters

UK Government urged to help secure Wales’s coal tips to avoid future disasters

The Coal Tip Safety Taskforce is meeting ahead of the UK Budget.
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SPORT

All smiles at local RDA group awards

All smiles at local RDA group awards

Local pupils have been enjoying weekly visits to the Caithness Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Group over the last school term.

Injured Macadie sets his sights on returning for Wick Academy by end of season

Injured Macadie sets his sights on returning for Wick Academy by end of season

Injured Macadie sets his sights on returning for Wick Academy by end of season

Wick's Richard Macadie has set himself a target of playing again before the end of the season, depending on whether he will require a knee operation.

Halkirk United and Thurso set up all-Caithness cup final

Halkirk United and Thurso set up all-Caithness cup final

Halkirk United and Thurso set up all-Caithness cup final

The Football Times Cup will be coming to Caithness this season after Halkirk United and Thurso came through their respective semis at the weekend.

More than 100 youngsters take part in Coerver Coaching sessions in Thurso

More than 100 youngsters take part in Coerver Coaching sessions in Thurso

More than 100 youngsters take part in Coerver Coaching sessions in Thurso

More than 100 youngsters took part in a two-day Coerver Coaching clinic hosted by Thurso Football Academy over the weekend.

Halkirk United relishing chance to reach final after beating champions

Halkirk United relishing chance to reach final after beating champions

Halkirk United relishing chance to reach final after beating champions

Ewan McElroy says Halkirk United are relishing the opportunity to reach a cup final after consolidating their place at the top of the league table.

Boyd says supporters need to be patient as Greens come a cropper at Blairgowrie

Boyd says supporters need to be patient as Greens come a cropper at Blairgowrie

Caithness lost in their first joust at senior level with Blairgowrie, leaving Ewen Boyd's men still seeking a maiden victory on the road this season.

Listen: Balls & Whistles Episode 40

Listen: Balls & Whistles Episode 40

This week ICT's title bid, Ross County's poor form, the MacTavish Cup final, success for the Highland Stags and a golfing prodigy are on the agenda.

Reid confident Thurso can avenge league defeat in cup semi against Loch Ness

Reid confident Thurso can avenge league defeat in cup semi against Loch Ness

Thurso will be looking to make amends for their 2-0 league loss to Loch Ness when they take on the same opponents this weekend in a cup semi-final.
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LIFESTYLE

NICKY MARR: A recipe book that’s full of the stuff of life

NICKY MARR: A recipe book that’s full of the stuff of life

This book is a reminder that food is about more than just calories and fuel. It’s about terroir – our connection to a place.

Recipe of the week: Smoky chilli Specially Selected Pork with wilted kale

Recipe of the week: Smoky chilli Specially Selected Pork with wilted kale

Recipe of the week: Smoky chilli Specially Selected Pork with wilted kale

Switch to pork to pack in your protein and support your immunity with the superfood qualities of kale.

One City, One Vision: The Inverness 2035 vision puts arts and culture at the very heart of its proposals

One City, One Vision: The Inverness 2035 vision puts arts and culture at the very heart of its proposals

One City, One Vision: The Inverness 2035 vision puts arts and culture at the very heart of its proposals

The strategy states that 'local culture, art and music will be at the core of city plans, nurtured and supported by creative funding'

Wheels to the woods for Highland Disabled Ramblers

Wheels to the woods for Highland Disabled Ramblers

Wheels to the woods for Highland Disabled Ramblers

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Peter Evans joins the group for a ramble through the woods to mark its 20th anniversary

HSPC Feature Property

HSPC Feature Property

HSPC Feature Property

This walk-in semi-detached property is quietly situated in a desirable residential area on the outskirts of Alness.
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Creative industry professionals share insights on XpoNorth YouTube channel

Creative industry professionals share insights on XpoNorth YouTube channel

Anyone who missed out on top tips from this year's XpoNorth creative industries conference has a chance to catch up online

ARTYNESS: Fitting legacy for Liam

ARTYNESS: Fitting legacy for Liam

ARTYNESS: Fitting legacy for Liam

The Liam Colgan Music Fund set up in memory of the hugely gifted musician

REVIEW: The Cairdeas Trio, Inverness Town House

REVIEW: The Cairdeas Trio, Inverness Town House

REVIEW: The Cairdeas Trio, Inverness Town House

'A light classical touch allowed the music to speak for itself'

The Consone Quartet – young and HIP

The Consone Quartet – young and HIP

The Consone Quartet – young and HIP

'Pursuit of authenticity in music can easily be portrayed as dully academic, but at its best it is exactly the opposite'

Filmfest close-up on student talent

Filmfest close-up on student talent

Filmfest close-up on student talent

'This is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their talents to a wider audience'

Erasure announce Aberdeen show date

Erasure announce Aberdeen show date

Erasure have announced they will play at Aberdeen's P&J Live next year.

Inverness filmfest director 'excited' full event is back

Inverness filmfest director 'excited' full event is back

'At the festival you can travel around Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas'

Peter Noble's sound project powered by footsteps

Peter Noble's sound project powered by footsteps

Connecting with nature for the project is something Peter Noble loved – and, in lockdown, it felt good to reconnect.

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