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Fate of suspended Thurso teacher hangs in balance

Fate of suspended Thurso teacher hangs in balance

A teacher who was found guilty of kissing a pupil broke down in tears after a teaching watchdog deemed her fitness to teach was impaired.
Mountain rescuer team receives £45k worth of Helly Hansen kit

Mountain rescuer team receives £45k worth of Helly Hansen kit

Mountain rescuers in Sutherland and Caithness have become key guinea pigs for the next generation of outdoor clothing in a deal worth around £45,000.
First category announced for 2022 Highland Business Women Awards

First category announced for 2022 Highland Business Women Awards

Sponsored by Business Gateway, the new business of the year award will recognise the up and coming in the region over the last 12 months.
GARDENING ON THE EDGE: Understanding your soil is starting point for gardeners

GARDENING ON THE EDGE: Understanding your soil is starting point for gardeners

Soil is the foundation of a garden. Often overlooked, it is the key to growing success.

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Death of Liam Mackay on Dunnet/Castletown road 'an absolute tragedy'

Death of Liam Mackay on Dunnet/Castletown road 'an absolute tragedy'

Death of Liam Mackay on Dunnet/Castletown road 'an absolute tragedy'

Liam Mackay's death in a crash on the A836 on Friday has been described as "an absolute tragedy" by a co-manager of his former football team.

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

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

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

'The Kid' in town in 1922, Sea pageant success at Lybster in 1972 and Keyhole surgery at Wick hospital in 1997

Local young riders demonstrate their skills at Caithness RDA Summer Show

Local young riders demonstrate their skills at Caithness RDA Summer Show

Local young riders demonstrate their skills at Caithness RDA Summer Show

Caithness Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) held its annual Summer Show recently at the Indoor Riding Centre in Halkirk.

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Congo-based TV journalist takes a working holiday at Groats petting farm where there's 'less heat'

Congo-based TV journalist takes a working holiday at Groats petting farm where there's 'less heat'

A Caithness petting farm may become part of a news topic in the Congo after a TV reporter returns home after her working holiday in John O'Groats.
Recipe of the week: Strawberry jam

Recipe of the week: Strawberry jam

Make the strawberry season last all year long with this easy jam from Nicola Cronin, Community Fruit Harvesting / Love Food Hate Waste New Zealand.
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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

Billie Eilish and brother Finneas join calls at Glastonbury for climate action

Billie Eilish and brother Finneas join calls at Glastonbury for climate action

Billie Eilish and brother Finneas join calls at Glastonbury for climate action

It came as Greenpeace protesters marched through the festival site, demanding action to reduce global warming.

In Pictures: History buffs get fired up for festival

In Pictures: History buffs get fired up for festival

In Pictures: History buffs get fired up for festival

The Chalke Valley History Festival included talks and debates alongside interactive living history displays and re-enactments.

Charles ‘accepted large cash donations’ from Qatari politician, report claims

Charles ‘accepted large cash donations’ from Qatari politician, report claims

Charles ‘accepted large cash donations’ from Qatari politician, report claims

The Sunday Times claimed the prince accepted three million euros in cash donations for his charity the Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund.

Police ‘kindly’ confiscated my guns after pornography scandal, former MP says

Police ‘kindly’ confiscated my guns after pornography scandal, former MP says

Police ‘kindly’ confiscated my guns after pornography scandal, former MP says

Neil Parish opened up about his struggles in the aftermath of the incident, claiming the Tory Party chief whip did not offer him any help.
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SPORT

New senior coach Russell is keen to hit the ground running

New senior coach Russell is keen to hit the ground running

New senior men's coach Kenny Russell is looking to maintain the momentum at Caithness RFC which last year saw a healthy surge in playing numbers.

North Caley president hopes more clubs will aim higher in football pyramid

North Caley president hopes more clubs will aim higher in football pyramid

North Caley president hopes more clubs will aim higher in football pyramid

League president Iain Whitehead says he hopes the increasing strength of the North Caledonian set-up will encourage more teams to push for promotion.

High Ormlie Hotspur squad 'all pulling in the right direction' ahead of Highland Amateur Cup trip

High Ormlie Hotspur squad 'all pulling in the right direction' ahead of Highland Amateur Cup trip

High Ormlie Hotspur squad 'all pulling in the right direction' ahead of Highland Amateur Cup trip

There is a growing sense of positivity around High Ormlie Hotspur ahead of their Highland Amateur Cup trip to the Black Isle to face Iochdar Saints.

Gary Manson tells of his 'burning desire' to win more honours with Wick Academy

Gary Manson tells of his 'burning desire' to win more honours with Wick Academy

Gary Manson tells of his 'burning desire' to win more honours with Wick Academy

Wick Academy player/manager Gary Manson has spoken of his "burning desire" to win more honours after 22 years at the Highland League club.

Acks get back on track in nine-goal encounter with John O'Groats

Acks get back on track in nine-goal encounter with John O'Groats

Acks get back on track in nine-goal encounter with John O'Groats

Acks recovered from the disappointment of their cup final defeat with a 6-3 victory over John O'Groats in an incident-packed match at the Dammies.

Debut double for ex-Academy striker as Groats put five past Staxigoe

Debut double for ex-Academy striker as Groats put five past Staxigoe

Wick Groats will be aiming to keep up the momentum from their 5-0 league victory over Staxigoe when the teams meet again in the Highland Amateur Cup.

Lorna leads Scottish Sirens to bronze place in Aussie rules Euro Cup

Lorna leads Scottish Sirens to bronze place in Aussie rules Euro Cup

Thurso woman Lorna Murdoch led her Scottish Sirens Aussie rules football team to a creditable third place in the Euro Cup competition in Edinburgh.

Tough night on Loch Watten for Dounreay Fly Fishing Association anglers

Tough night on Loch Watten for Dounreay Fly Fishing Association anglers

Members of Dounreay Fly Fishing Association had their all-night competition on a chilly and windy Loch Watten, starting at 10pm with lines up at 7am.
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LIFESTYLE

European Pipe Band Championship crowns a winner

European Pipe Band Championship crowns a winner

One lucky pipe band has gone home the winner after today's Piping Inverness event.

Recipe of the week: Strawberry jam

Recipe of the week: Strawberry jam

Recipe of the week: Strawberry jam

Make the strawberry season last all year long with this easy jam from Nicola Cronin, Community Fruit Harvesting / Love Food Hate Waste New Zealand.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Community rallies as Highland Cross returns with a soaking

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Community rallies as Highland Cross returns with a soaking

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Community rallies as Highland Cross returns with a soaking

John Davidson was among more than 600 finishers who endured a wet coast-to-coast crossing on Saturday as one of the area's most-loved events was back

HSPC Feature Property: 17 Howford Lane, Firhall, Nairn

HSPC Feature Property: 17 Howford Lane, Firhall, Nairn

HSPC Feature Property: 17 Howford Lane, Firhall, Nairn

This beautifully presented and immaculate property will give one appreciation of the workmanship and quality of the finishings throughout.

Songs of Praise team tackle Loch Ness

Songs of Praise team tackle Loch Ness

Songs of Praise team tackle Loch Ness

A team from the popular BBC singing show, Songs of Praise, have been filming in the area.

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Woodzstock festival – a day of musical highlights

Woodzstock festival – a day of musical highlights

Fresh, younger acts, the area’s own ‘Wrecking Crew’ of stalwart music talents and quality visiting artists in evening slots

Final fling for children's favourite Funbox

Final fling for children's favourite Funbox

Final fling for children's favourite Funbox

Funbox have announced their final show at Aberdeen's Music Hall as they embark on their last ever string of dates.

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson has been reading a local writer's memoir this week – and wishes it were longer!

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson has been reading a local writer's memoir this week – and wishes it were longer!

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson has been reading a local writer's memoir this week – and wishes it were longer!

'Subtitled ‘A Memoir Of Spiritual Trauma Survived’ John Dempster writes eloquently about growing up in evangelical circles'

Under Canvas tent events will run from July 1 to August 27 beside Eden Court

Under Canvas tent events will run from July 1 to August 27 beside Eden Court

Under Canvas tent events will run from July 1 to August 27 beside Eden Court

The pop-up venue will host 42 days of live music, performances and DJ sets

Bella stages linked in Moose Hollow – former Cateran member in line-up

Bella stages linked in Moose Hollow – former Cateran member in line-up

Bella stages linked in Moose Hollow – former Cateran member in line-up

'We will be programming both stages to run in tandem and to complement each other'

Live hometown debut for The Joshua Hotel on Saturday

Live hometown debut for The Joshua Hotel on Saturday

The former one-man lockdown project features Josh Mackenzie with former Inverness musicians Joshua Gilbert on drums and Louis Slorach on guitar

The Ironworks remain open for business despite its uncertain future

The Ironworks remain open for business despite its uncertain future

Venue director thanks all involved with the venue for helping 'create something we should all be incredibly proud of'

Developer 'disappointed' not to get planning permission to redevelop the Ironworks

Developer 'disappointed' not to get planning permission to redevelop the Ironworks

But Bricks Group remain committed to the £30 million hotel plan
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