Fishermen 'unfairly targeted by our own authorities', says Jamie Stone

Jamie Stone has raised concerns after it emerged that domestic vessels have been targeted more than international fishing boats for inspections.

Dunnet distillery celebrates Earth Day with new environment manager

Global warming is the hot topic this Earth Day and a local company proudly wears its heart on its sleeve with the appointment of a new staff member.

New access rangers will help Highland cope with tourist influx

Ten new countryside rangers will be taken on to help deal with potential problems at tourist hotspots in the Highlands this summer.

PICTURES: Why the sad face? Must be all that A9 roadside rubbish

A lay-by near Thurso on the A9 has accumulated rubbish, some appearing to be years old, despite a Highland Council bin sitting at the site.

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New cases, rolling rate & case rate

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World's most powerful tidal turbine begins its journey from Dundee to Orkney

The world’s most powerful tidal turbine has begun its journey to its Orkney home following a successful launch from the Port of Dundee

Two further Covid infections detected

JUST two new cases of Covid-19 were detected across the whole NHS Highland health board area in the past 24 hours.

Wildfire warning level rises to 'very high' and 'extreme'

A VERY high wildfire risk warning has been issued for parts of the Highlands.

NATIONAL NEWS

Cummings: a political maverick never far from controversy

Dominic Cummings was the shabbily-dressed mastermind of the Brexit campaign and a powerful force behind the scenes in No 10.

State of the nations: How lockdown is being eased across the UK

Measures are being eased on different dates across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Labour seeks answers over Man Utd chief’s visit to Downing St

Mr Woodward is understood to have been in No 10 for a meeting with officials rather than Boris Johnson.

Police seize £15 million haul of fake designer goods

A string of raids across Manchester this week uncovered a huge cache of fake clothes, handbags, shoes as well as bootlegged medication.

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SPORT

Flying start helps local trio on their way to RJ McLeod Open Scramble win at Reay

Following a week when the Reay golf course had been closed due to snow and frost, the contrast could not have been greater last weekend.

Survey names Thurso as most popular surfing destination in Scotland

Thurso's reputation as a top surfing venue has been given another boost in the same month that it hosted the British championships.

Cumming is clear winner in Thurso summer league

The second round of Thurso Golf Club's A&A Mackay sponsored summer league took place in glorious weather with victory going to Sandy Cumming.

Chairman claims Brora Rangers meet all requirements for League Two promotion

But SPFL make no comment.

LISTEN: Ross County manager backs Brora's promotion bid

With question marks over the fate of the pyramid play-off, Ross County boss John Hughes says he would like to see Brora Rangers reach the SPFL.

Surfing championship organisers deliver 'an amazing event' at Thurso — The British Surfing Championships held in Thurso under strict Covid-19 protocols have been hailed an outstanding success.

Local surfer is highest-ranking Scottish competitor in British Surfing Championships — Thurso's Phoebe Strachan put in a superb performance to come fifth overall in the women's division of the British Surfing Championships.

Halkirk United manager would have preferred to see North Caledonian season brought to a close — Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy has expressed misgivings about the plan to complete the 2020/21 North Caledonian League fixture list.

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LIFESTYLE

Recipe of the week: Neapolitan-style pizza

This sourdough pizza recipe creates the perfect thin and crispy base.

You can make bread that’s best in world

Baker James Morton says two of his great loves – sourdough and beer brewing – are both microbiological wonders.

Games of the week – It Takes Two, Balan Wonderworld, Outriders and Hitchhiker

This week Jamie Harris tries It Takes Two, Balan Wonderworld, Outriders and Hitchhiker

NICKY MARR: I'm ready to admit it - lockdown has been a real struggle

Nicky discusses the struggles of coping with lockdown.

Rough conditions make for an inland adventure

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Taking to the lochs of Caithness for a calmer kayaking experience

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WHAT'S ON

Landward heads to Rhynie

Dougie Vipond is at a spectacular hill fort in the latest edition where a team of archaeologists have recently made an incredible discovery.

The birth of a new book – or is it twins?

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson discovers her forthcoming release has a partner set in the same Scottish island chain

The British Art Show heads to Aberdeen Art Gallery

Hayward Gallery Touring’s landmark exhibition, British Art Show 9 will open at Aberdeen Art Gallery on July 10 and run until October.

Grampian Transport Museum opens to a bright and sustainable future

Thursday, April 29 will be a big day in Alford as the Grampian Transport Museum opens for the 2021 season.

Nationwide search launched for young eco-writers

The Climate Tales competition has been announced as part of the COP 26 event.

Simple Minds rescheduled Aberdeen gig to 2022 — The show has been moved to April 2022, the second time the date has been changed.

Landward returns for a new series on BBC Scotland — The show which celebrates everything to do with the Scottish outdoors from farming to environmental stories returns to our screens.

Eden Court's Empire Theatre to host an audience — For the first time in 16 months, the Empire Theatre at Eden Court will host an audience.

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Fishermen 'unfairly targeted by our own authorities', says Jamie Stone

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CORONAVIRUS STATS

HNM APP

World's most powerful tidal turbine begins its journey from Dundee to Orkney

World's most powerful tidal turbine begins its journey from Dundee to Orkney

Two further Covid infections detected

Two further Covid infections detected

Wildfire warning level rises to 'very high' and 'extreme'

Wildfire warning level rises to 'very high' and 'extreme'

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Cummings: a political maverick never far from controversy

Cummings: a political maverick never far from controversy

State of the nations: How lockdown is being eased across the UK

State of the nations: How lockdown is being eased across the UK

Labour seeks answers over Man Utd chief’s visit to Downing St

Labour seeks answers over Man Utd chief’s visit to Downing St

Police seize £15 million haul of fake designer goods

Police seize £15 million haul of fake designer goods

SPORT

Flying start helps local trio on their way to RJ McLeod Open Scramble win at Reay

Survey names Thurso as most popular surfing destination in Scotland

Survey names Thurso as most popular surfing destination in Scotland

Cumming is clear winner in Thurso summer league

Cumming is clear winner in Thurso summer league

Chairman claims Brora Rangers meet all requirements for League Two promotion

Chairman claims Brora Rangers meet all requirements for League Two promotion

LISTEN: Ross County manager backs Brora's promotion bid

LISTEN: Ross County manager backs Brora's promotion bid

Surfing championship organisers deliver 'an amazing event' at Thurso

Local surfer is highest-ranking Scottish competitor in British Surfing Championships

Halkirk United manager would have preferred to see North Caledonian season brought to a close

LIFESTYLE

Recipe of the week: Neapolitan-style pizza

You can make bread that’s best in world

You can make bread that’s best in world

Games of the week – It Takes Two, Balan Wonderworld, Outriders and Hitchhiker

Games of the week – It Takes Two, Balan Wonderworld, Outriders and Hitchhiker

NICKY MARR: I'm ready to admit it - lockdown has been a real struggle

NICKY MARR: I'm ready to admit it - lockdown has been a real struggle

Rough conditions make for an inland adventure

Rough conditions make for an inland adventure

WHAT'S ON

Landward heads to Rhynie

The birth of a new book – or is it twins?

The birth of a new book – or is it twins?

The British Art Show heads to Aberdeen Art Gallery

The British Art Show heads to Aberdeen Art Gallery

Grampian Transport Museum opens to a bright and sustainable future

Grampian Transport Museum opens to a bright and sustainable future

Nationwide search launched for young eco-writers

Nationwide search launched for young eco-writers

Simple Minds rescheduled Aberdeen gig to 2022

Landward returns for a new series on BBC Scotland

Eden Court's Empire Theatre to host an audience

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