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Scotland the Best author revisits Wick museum

Scotland the Best author revisits Wick museum

Peter Irvine, author of Scotland the Best, made an unscheduled visit to Wick Heritage Museum to see whether it was worthy of its previous grading.
Steven's long-distance challenge 'will truly change lives' as £46,000 cheque is handed over

Steven's long-distance challenge 'will truly change lives' as £46,000 cheque is handed over

A Highland-based charity for disadvantaged children says Steven Mackay's latest long-distance achievement "will truly change lives".
Ferry company confirms 'some passengers have sustained injuries' in Swona grounding

Ferry company confirms 'some passengers have sustained injuries' in Swona grounding

The operators of the ferry involved in yesterday's grounding on Swona have confirmed that "some passengers have sustained injuries" in the incident.
Opportunity for Highland filmmakers as Little Pictures micro-budget short film programme is now open for applications

Opportunity for Highland filmmakers as Little Pictures micro-budget short film programme is now open for applications

GMAC Film has announced a new call for its Little Pictures programme and hopes to see applications come in from budding filmmakers in the far north.

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Kate Forbes says all political parties must improve how they deal with inappropriate behaviour

Kate Forbes says all political parties must improve how they deal with inappropriate behaviour

Kate Forbes says all political parties must improve how they deal with inappropriate behaviour

She was speaking as pressure on the PM to go ramps up

PICTURES: Busy Bees nursery at Bower finishes the year with a special family fun day

PICTURES: Busy Bees nursery at Bower finishes the year with a special family fun day

PICTURES: Busy Bees nursery at Bower finishes the year with a special family fun day

Every child was a winner at the end of year outdoor fun and sporting event held at the Busy Bees nursery in Bower.

Highland mental health charity seeking help to develop 'Recovery College'

Highland mental health charity seeking help to develop 'Recovery College'

Highland mental health charity seeking help to develop 'Recovery College'

People with experience of mental ill-health are being invited to help develop a "Recovery College" by the Highlands' leading mental health charity.

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Movement on whale carcass welcomed by Wick's community council but Highland Council slammed for inaction – Major U-turn by local authority

Movement on whale carcass welcomed by Wick's community council but Highland Council slammed for inaction – Major U-turn by local authority

The dilemma of a rotting whale carcass, lying for almost six months at Wick, may finally be resolved after a major U-turn by Highland Council.
Consultation launched on period products provision

Consultation launched on period products provision

The council is looking for feedback on where the items could be made available.
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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

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

Group targets 700 far north jobs to replace Dounreay roles

Group targets 700 far north jobs to replace Dounreay roles

Almost 700 jobs could be created over the next three years, according to the quango charged with helping to replace roles going at Dounreay.

Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

Battle lines have been drawn up over newly tabled plans to develop a 12-turbine wind farm on the north Sutherland coast.

Dounreay leak probe launched

Dounreay leak probe launched

Dounreay leak probe launched

Scotland's environmental regulator has launched an official investigation into a leak of caustic material at Dounreay this week.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Full list of government departures over Boris Johnson’s leadership

Full list of government departures over Boris Johnson’s leadership

Full list of government departures over Boris Johnson’s leadership

Here is a list of the all the 53 MPs who have resigned or been sacked since Tuesday evening.

Johnson clings on as ministerial exodus continues

Johnson clings on as ministerial exodus continues

Johnson clings on as ministerial exodus continues

Brandon Lewis resigned from the Cabinet, telling the Prime Minister his administration is ‘past the point of no return’.

Profits to drop at Currys as inflation to weigh on customer demand

Profits to drop at Currys as inflation to weigh on customer demand

Profits to drop at Currys as inflation to weigh on customer demand

The electronics retailer said inflation is ‘very likely’ to put pressure on consumer spending and ‘impact sales’.

Jet2 blasts ‘inexcusable’ airport disruption

Jet2 blasts ‘inexcusable’ airport disruption

Jet2 blasts ‘inexcusable’ airport disruption

The holiday company said it has been ‘directly impacted’ by the chaos.
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SPORT

Caithness Krakens to host rugby sevens event at Millbank

Caithness Krakens to host rugby sevens event at Millbank

Rugby sevens will make a welcome return to Caithness on Saturday after a gap of many years, with eight teams taking part in the women's event.

Grant goal sends Lybster through as top-flight teams have the upper hand

Grant goal sends Lybster through as top-flight teams have the upper hand

Grant goal sends Lybster through as top-flight teams have the upper hand

Lybster manager Cameron Mackenzie was underwhelmed by his team's performance against Swifts last night – but the village side did enough to progress.

Caithness RFC’s Anja Johnston takes on Royal Bank RugbyForce Young Ambassador role

Caithness RFC’s Anja Johnston takes on Royal Bank RugbyForce Young Ambassador role

Caithness RFC’s Anja Johnston takes on Royal Bank RugbyForce Young Ambassador role

Caithness RFC’s Anja Johnston has been appointed to an ambassadorial role as part of a drive to develop a new generation of grassroots rugby leaders.

Caithness family's haul of four medals at Tang Soo Do open event

Caithness family's haul of four medals at Tang Soo Do open event

Caithness family's haul of four medals at Tang Soo Do open event

Caithness students of the Korean martial art of Scotland Tang Soo Do came home with a haul of four medals from an open tournament in Elgin.

New Bay area proves to be wise choice in boat competition

New Bay area proves to be wise choice in boat competition

New Bay area proves to be wise choice in boat competition

The New Bay area of Loch Calder proved to be the best choice for Dounreay Fly Fishing Association members in their boat competition at the weekend.

PICTURES: Panashe Muzambe delighted to see growth in Caithness women's rugby

PICTURES: Panashe Muzambe delighted to see growth in Caithness women's rugby

Scottish rugby internationalist Panashe Muzambe is delighted to see Caithness sharing in the sharp upturn in the strength of the women's game.

Miller first in time trial as strong wind makes it a tough night

Miller first in time trial as strong wind makes it a tough night

Caithness Cycling Club’s weekly 10-mile time trial was held in the windiest conditions for many years, with Alistair Miller taking first place.

Treble for MacNab as Wick Groats progress to Eain Mackintosh Cup semi-finals

Treble for MacNab as Wick Groats progress to Eain Mackintosh Cup semi-finals

Graham MacNab and Steven Anderson continued their prolific partnership as Wick Groats knocked Acks out of the Eain Mackintosh Cup last night.
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LIFESTYLE

Issues are raised by residents

Issues are raised by residents

A similar productive walkabout had already been held in Queenspark.

New distillery's visitor centre set to open its doors on Friday

New distillery's visitor centre set to open its doors on Friday

New distillery's visitor centre set to open its doors on Friday

A HIGHLAND distillery will open the doors of its transformed visitor centre to the public on Friday.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: High Hopes for the long and winding road to Altnaharra

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: High Hopes for the long and winding road to Altnaharra

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: High Hopes for the long and winding road to Altnaharra

The Hope Lodge to Altnaharra road has always been very narrow, winding and with few passing places over its 20 miles.

Playpark plan makes progress

Playpark plan makes progress

Playpark plan makes progress

Nairn Play recently discussed the design for the long-awaited facilities at the Riverside play park.

City Seen: Pictures from a recent night out in Inverness

City Seen: Pictures from a recent night out in Inverness

City Seen: Pictures from a recent night out in Inverness

Our photographers are back on the street capturing the best moments of Inverness nightlife.
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Westlife's Wembley gig in cinemas

Westlife's Wembley gig in cinemas

Wild Dreams tour songs include Uptown Girl, Flying Without Wings, You Raise Me Up, and If I Let You Go

Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail goes live again

Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail goes live again

Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail goes live again

Dates go from village hall family ceilidhs to concerts in the woods, sessions in reserves to tunes in cafes

Latest book What Doesn't Break Us set a test for writer Helen Sedgwick

Latest book What Doesn't Break Us set a test for writer Helen Sedgwick

Latest book What Doesn't Break Us set a test for writer Helen Sedgwick

'I started wanting to write about a good detective in a broken world'

'Opera for babies' to wow north east young ones this August

'Opera for babies' to wow north east young ones this August

'Opera for babies' to wow north east young ones this August

NORTH east families have a rare chance later this year to catch "opera for babies" BambinO.

LONGER READ: Duran's Roger Taylor – a wild boy for 40 years

LONGER READ: Duran's Roger Taylor – a wild boy for 40 years

LONGER READ: Duran's Roger Taylor – a wild boy for 40 years

'I didn’t know how to get on an airplane on my own'

ARTYNESS: Festival fever in a city of music

ARTYNESS: Festival fever in a city of music

'Inverness venues are awash with incredible music and musicians'

His Majesty's Theatre set to welcome The Commitments

His Majesty's Theatre set to welcome The Commitments

An all new stage production of The Commitments is coming to Aberdeen's His Majesty's Theatre in November.

REVIEW: The Joshua Hotel live city debut

REVIEW: The Joshua Hotel live city debut

'Promising more to come before we’d even got to the end of this first contact with these otherworldly hits'
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