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ANALYSIS: How Highland Council is looking to deal with dilapidated play parks

ANALYSIS: How Highland Council is looking to deal with dilapidated play parks

Many play parks in Caithness are in a state of disrepair, but the local authority is struggling to maintain them. Nicola Sinclair looks at the issues
Police appeal after death of motorcyclist

Police appeal after death of motorcyclist

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a three-vehicle crash on Friday.
Highland Council on target to meet 2025 national landfill ban

Highland Council on target to meet 2025 national landfill ban

The Scottish Government has placed a ban on all non-household biodegradable waste going to landfill from 2025.
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Pig taboo in Scotland in 1922, Food and fodder for Highlands in 1972 and SEPA upset by foreign waste ruling in 1997

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New fund open for community groups to apply

New fund open for community groups to apply

New fund open for community groups to apply

A new £1.5 million fund is now open and Highland community groups are being encouraged to apply.

Recipe of the week: Slow cooker chicken and white bean chilli

Recipe of the week: Slow cooker chicken and white bean chilli

Recipe of the week: Slow cooker chicken and white bean chilli

A great alternative to traditional tomato-based chilli con carne, this version is bulked out with white beans

New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county

New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county

New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county

A one-stop online facility shares the latest news, training opportunities, job vacancies and articles pertinent to mental health and well-being.

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Boy trapped in Wick North School store room for four days and 'little the worse' for it. Find out more stories such as this and old school photos from Caithness in a new online picture exhibition from Highland Archive Service

Boy trapped in Wick North School store room for four days and 'little the worse' for it. Find out more stories such as this and old school photos from Caithness in a new online picture exhibition from Highland Archive Service

The impact on Scotland’s children of the Education (Scotland) Act 1872 is highlighted in a new online picture exhibition.
INVERNESS SHERIFF COURT: Man appears in court facing murder charge after death on Skye

INVERNESS SHERIFF COURT: Man appears in court facing murder charge after death on Skye

Finlay MacDonald (39) appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court.
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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

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

A major project near Dounreay is expected to take a big step forward in the coming weeks with a full application set to be submitted imminently.

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.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Teenage boy dies after going into the sea at Skegness

Teenage boy dies after going into the sea at Skegness

Teenage boy dies after going into the sea at Skegness

A search was carried out by police and the coastguard but the boy’s body was recovered at around 11.30pm.

CPS halts prosecution of six protesters for attending Sarah Everard vigil

CPS halts prosecution of six protesters for attending Sarah Everard vigil

CPS halts prosecution of six protesters for attending Sarah Everard vigil

The six protesters had been accused of breaking lockdown rules by attending the vigil.

Temperatures to rise to 32C ahead of thunderstorms across the UK

Temperatures to rise to 32C ahead of thunderstorms across the UK

Temperatures to rise to 32C ahead of thunderstorms across the UK

The Met Office has warned of flash flooding and power cuts over the next few days.

Police investigating ‘online threat’ made to JK Rowling following Rushdie tweet

Police investigating ‘online threat’ made to JK Rowling following Rushdie tweet

Police investigating ‘online threat’ made to JK Rowling following Rushdie tweet

A Twitter user said ‘don’t worry you are next’ to the Harry Potter author.
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SPORT

Scottish Cup will scrap replays from First Round onwards in competition

Scottish Cup will scrap replays from First Round onwards in competition

Replays will still take place in preliminary round.

Two players agree to contract extensions at Wick Academy

Two players agree to contract extensions at Wick Academy

Two players agree to contract extensions at Wick Academy

Pair commit future to club.

Wick Groats wary of Castletown danger in David Allan Shield

Wick Groats wary of Castletown danger in David Allan Shield

Wick Groats wary of Castletown danger in David Allan Shield

Silverware up for grabs.

Pentland United look to avoid being stung by Wick Thistle in title race

Pentland United look to avoid being stung by Wick Thistle in title race

Pentland United look to avoid being stung by Wick Thistle in title race

Action at Upper Bignold tonight.

Wick Academy on verge of signing trio after Highland Amateur Cup final

Wick Academy on verge of signing trio after Highland Amateur Cup final

Wick Academy on verge of signing trio after Highland Amateur Cup final

Players expected to sign after summer season is over.

Greens edge out Orkney as Caithness team face islanders at Millbank

Greens edge out Orkney as Caithness team face islanders at Millbank

The honours were shared on Saturday as Orkney travelled with two men's rugby squads to lock horns with Caithness at Millbank.

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

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

Caithness Evergreens ambled into action again at the weekend when they took part in the Dundee City 7s.

Final week of Caithness Amateur First Division will be delayed

Final week of Caithness Amateur First Division will be delayed

Move to accommodate fixture that was abandoned in Thurso
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LIFESTYLE

Playing it for laughs in the city

Playing it for laughs in the city

Inverness’s newest comedy club has gone from strength to strength since its formation earlier this year.

LIZA MULHOLLAND: Under Canvas gigs beckon

LIZA MULHOLLAND: Under Canvas gigs beckon

LIZA MULHOLLAND: Under Canvas gigs beckon

The city centre venues buzzing with bands and artists, (including new music bar The Highlander) and it just keeps going.

DR TIM ALLISON: Hand washing is still important for fighting disease

DR TIM ALLISON: Hand washing is still important for fighting disease

DR TIM ALLISON: Hand washing is still important for fighting disease

Some things that improve our health are much easier to do yet all too often neglected. Hand washing is one of these.

TRIED AND TESTED: Refurbished Highland spa is put to the test

TRIED AND TESTED: Refurbished Highland spa is put to the test

TRIED AND TESTED: Refurbished Highland spa is put to the test

Reporter Imogen James shares her experience at the Golf View Hotel and Spa in Nairn.

Writer to show how to write short stories in a flash

Writer to show how to write short stories in a flash

Writer to show how to write short stories in a flash

Two writing workshops have been organised on the theme of flash fiction in Inverness by HighlandLIT. The sessions will be led by Meg Pokrass.
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Playing it for laughs in the city

Playing it for laughs in the city

Inverness’s newest comedy club has gone from strength to strength since its formation earlier this year.

RGU’s Look Again ‘Terra Incognita’ explores Aberdeen at Wonderland Festival

RGU’s Look Again ‘Terra Incognita’ explores Aberdeen at Wonderland Festival

RGU’s Look Again ‘Terra Incognita’ explores Aberdeen at Wonderland Festival

The project features new work by 14 visual artists and designers and takes place during the upcoming Wonderland Festival in Aberdeen in September.

LIZA MULHOLLAND: Under Canvas gigs beckon

LIZA MULHOLLAND: Under Canvas gigs beckon

LIZA MULHOLLAND: Under Canvas gigs beckon

The city centre venues buzzing with bands and artists, (including new music bar The Highlander) and it just keeps going.

Meet the full line up of celebrities taking to the dancefloor in Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Meet the full line up of celebrities taking to the dancefloor in Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Meet the full line up of celebrities taking to the dancefloor in Strictly Come Dancing 2022

The full line-up of fifteen celebs has been unveiled ahead of the start of the 20th anniversary series.

TRIED AND TESTED: Refurbished Highland spa is put to the test

TRIED AND TESTED: Refurbished Highland spa is put to the test

TRIED AND TESTED: Refurbished Highland spa is put to the test

Reporter Imogen James shares her experience at the Golf View Hotel and Spa in Nairn.

One of a kind festival to transform Aberdeen’s streets into a Cultural Wonderland

One of a kind festival to transform Aberdeen’s streets into a Cultural Wonderland

The must-see Wonderland festival is set to bring a whirlwind of cultural events and family fun in September.

Writer to show how to write short stories in a flash

Writer to show how to write short stories in a flash

Two writing workshops have been organised on the theme of flash fiction in Inverness by HighlandLIT. The sessions will be led by Meg Pokrass.

Blazin’ a trail for highland homecoming

Blazin’ a trail for highland homecoming

Blazin’ Fiddles return to Inverness this weekend and it will be a homecoming gig for members Anna Massie and Bruce MacGregor.
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