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Lots of fun in Wick as the town lights up for Christmas

Lots of fun in Wick as the town lights up for Christmas

Wick's Fun Day was a great success with lots of people turning up to enjoy the umbrella parade and switch-on of the town's Christmas lights.
Bremner hits back in council roads row

Bremner hits back in council roads row

A blistering assessment of the condition of local road surfaces sparked a bitter political exchange at Highland Council.
Ice warning for Caithness

Ice warning for Caithness

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning of patchy ice on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths making accidents and injuries more likely.
Nature jobs in peatland restoration are part of bid to battle climate change

Nature jobs in peatland restoration are part of bid to battle climate change

Nine new jobs in peatland restoration have been created to support nature-based approaches to tackle climate change in the wake of COP26.

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Charity cheque delight in Thurso to help kids at Christmas

Charity cheque delight in Thurso to help kids at Christmas

Charity cheque delight in Thurso to help kids at Christmas

Staff at a retail store in Thurso were delighted that their customers helped them raise over £250 for disadvantaged children this Christmas.

Visitor plan for 2022 agreed by Highland councillors

Visitor plan for 2022 agreed by Highland councillors

Visitor plan for 2022 agreed by Highland councillors

A new visitor management plan for 2022 has been agreed by Highland Council's tourism committee.

Awards prove that the Highlands mean business despite the Covid crisis

Awards prove that the Highlands mean business despite the Covid crisis

Awards prove that the Highlands mean business despite the Covid crisis

The eighth edition of the Highland Business Awards was hailed as even more special than usual on its return to the Drumossie Hotel

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PICTURES: Festive Fun Day in Thurso brings warmth in the December chill

PICTURES: Festive Fun Day in Thurso brings warmth in the December chill

Thurso town centre was alive with music, colour and cheer for the annual Christmas Fun Day event on Saturday.
Raigmore Hospital Ward 5a visiting and admissions suspended

Raigmore Hospital Ward 5a visiting and admissions suspended

Ward 5a at Raigmore hospital is closed to new admissions and visiting following the detection of a small number of cases of Covid-19.
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Groat steps in after 90-year-old Dunnet man is 'harassed' by power company over huge bill

Groat steps in after 90-year-old Dunnet man is 'harassed' by power company over huge bill

Groat steps in after 90-year-old Dunnet man is 'harassed' by power company over huge bill

A Dunnet pensioner contacted the paper when he was at his wits end after receiving threatening letters over an enormous electricity bill.

MSP asked to explain why Highland Council gets five per cent of roads budget for 12 per cent of roads

MSP asked to explain why Highland Council gets five per cent of roads budget for 12 per cent of roads

MSP asked to explain why Highland Council gets five per cent of roads budget for 12 per cent of roads

Caithness councillor Matthew Reiss has called on MSP Maree Todd to look into funding “discrepancies” he says have seen Highland Council short-changed.

Simec director welcomes MPs call for UK Government funding for tidal energy

Simec director welcomes MPs call for UK Government funding for tidal energy

Simec director welcomes MPs call for UK Government funding for tidal energy

The company behind the MeyGen project welcomes call from MPs for tidal energy projects to get financial support from the UK government.

Rally arrives at John O'Groats with message that electric vehicles can go the distance

Rally arrives at John O'Groats with message that electric vehicles can go the distance

Rally arrives at John O'Groats with message that electric vehicles can go the distance

PICTURES: A convoy of eco-friendly cars arrived at John O'Groats today on a 1200-mile tour showing that EVs are not just for short, urban journeys.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Police release new images of men following antisemitic abuse

Police release new images of men following antisemitic abuse

Police release new images of men following antisemitic abuse

Around 40 young Jewish people were celebrating Hanukkah on a bus in central London when a group of men swore at them and made obscene gestures.

Harriet Harman to stand down as MP at next election

Harriet Harman to stand down as MP at next election

Harriet Harman to stand down as MP at next election

The former minister said she intended to step back after nearly 40 years in Parliament.

British Museum exhibition to explore mysteries of Stonehenge

British Museum exhibition to explore mysteries of Stonehenge

British Museum exhibition to explore mysteries of Stonehenge

A key feature of the exhibition next year will be an ancient wooden monument – dubbed Seahenge – that emerged on a Norfolk beach.

Dominic Raab defends Kabul airlifts after whistleblower’s damning claims

Dominic Raab defends Kabul airlifts after whistleblower’s damning claims

Dominic Raab defends Kabul airlifts after whistleblower’s damning claims

Raphael Marshall, who worked for the Foreign Office, claimed just 5% of Afghan nationals who applied to flee under one UK scheme received help.
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SPORT

Local riders take part in arena event at Halkirk

Local riders take part in arena event at Halkirk

Riders aged from six to 60 took part in an arena event organised by Caithness Pony Club at the weekend.

Formartine hand out a harsh lesson to halt Wick's momentum

Formartine hand out a harsh lesson to halt Wick's momentum

Formartine hand out a harsh lesson to halt Wick's momentum

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson admitted that Saturday's 4-1 defeat to Formartine United was a harsh lesson for his team.

Boyd happy with squad depth as Greens seek first away win of campaign

Boyd happy with squad depth as Greens seek first away win of campaign

Boyd happy with squad depth as Greens seek first away win of campaign

Caithness 1st XV are preparing for a trip to Tillicoultry after their scheduled trek to Glenrothes last Saturday became a victim of Storm Arwen.

Anglers looking to stay in touch in title race as they take on St Duthus for third time this season

Anglers looking to stay in touch in title race as they take on St Duthus for third time this season

Anglers looking to stay in touch in title race as they take on St Duthus for third time this season

Halkirk United will be looking to stay in touch in the North Caledonian League title race when they welcome St Duthus to Morrison Park this weekend.

Wick manager says back-to-back wins have boosted morale ahead of Formartine clash

Wick manager says back-to-back wins have boosted morale ahead of Formartine clash

Wick manager says back-to-back wins have boosted morale ahead of Formartine clash

Manager Gary Manson says his Wick Academy players will be full of confidence as they go into Saturday's home game against Formartine United.

Listen: Balls & Whistles 46

Listen: Balls & Whistles 46

Listen to the latest episode of Balls & Whistles featuring full interviews from the week in football, rugby and boxing.

Bremner aiming to get Thurso higher up table as they take on North Caledonian League champions

Bremner aiming to get Thurso higher up table as they take on North Caledonian League champions

Thurso will get a taste of Friday night football as they go down the A9 to take on North Caledonian League champions Golspie at King George V Park.

Fort William's new boss Shadab Iftikhar says he can't wait to get started

Fort William's new boss Shadab Iftikhar says he can't wait to get started

The Highland League's bottom club Fort William have appointed Shadab Iftikhar as manager – after he was part of Belgium's backroom team in the Euros.
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LIFESTYLE

SPONSORED CONTENT: Enjoy a taste of your Highlands and Islands this Christmas with A Whale of a Time

SPONSORED CONTENT: Enjoy a taste of your Highlands and Islands this Christmas with A Whale of a Time

A Whale of a Time, has your Christmas all wrapped up! Specialising in curated gift boxes featuring the very best of the Highlands and Islands.

City Seen Flashback: Pictures from a night out in Inverness in 2018

City Seen Flashback: Pictures from a night out in Inverness in 2018

City Seen Flashback: Pictures from a night out in Inverness in 2018

Another Sunday, another round of City Seen Flashback pictures, bringing you the best snaps from nights out and events around Inverness.

NICKY MARR: Milestone shows how swiftly time passes

NICKY MARR: Milestone shows how swiftly time passes

NICKY MARR: Milestone shows how swiftly time passes

Looking back on 25 years as a mum, have I learnt anything at all?

Recipe of the week: Roast rump of Scotch lamb, Blackthorn salt za’atar and crowdie pastillas

Recipe of the week: Roast rump of Scotch lamb, Blackthorn salt za’atar and crowdie pastillas

Recipe of the week: Roast rump of Scotch lamb, Blackthorn salt za’atar and crowdie pastillas

Celebrate Scotch lamb with this tasty dish from award-winning chef Graeme Pallister.

Car boot sale find is top of the lots as part two of whisky miniatures auction goes live

Car boot sale find is top of the lots as part two of whisky miniatures auction goes live

Car boot sale find is top of the lots as part two of whisky miniatures auction goes live

Collector Brian Marshall brought the items together over a 30 year period.
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Any Macdonald promises Inverness date will be a night to remember

Any Macdonald promises Inverness date will be a night to remember

Amy says '... can't wait to get back ... and share songs old and new with my fans in the north of Scotland'

Negative Covid test certification goes live

Negative Covid test certification goes live

Negative Covid test certification goes live

It will offer further flexibility for entrance to venues under the certification scheme.

Duran Duran debut in Inverness next July

Duran Duran debut in Inverness next July

Duran Duran debut in Inverness next July

'after four decades of shows it’s pretty exciting to be coming to a new city'

Legendary designer Dame Zandra Rhodes looks back at her 50 years in fashion featured in north-east showcase

Legendary designer Dame Zandra Rhodes looks back at her 50 years in fashion featured in north-east showcase

Legendary designer Dame Zandra Rhodes looks back at her 50 years in fashion featured in north-east showcase

Dame Zandra Rhodes is delighted that the north-east is now able to see a celebration of her life's work – a career which has spanned five decades.

Kiri Pritchard-Maclean to stop off at the Lemon Tree on UK tour

Kiri Pritchard-Maclean to stop off at the Lemon Tree on UK tour

Kiri Pritchard-Maclean to stop off at the Lemon Tree on UK tour

She will bring her new tour to Aberdeen for a gig at the Lemon Tree on March 1.

Students wanted to design Belladrum artwork

Students wanted to design Belladrum artwork

The winner will receive a fee of £1,500

ARTYNESS: Liza Mulholland talks Inverness Music Festival centenary

ARTYNESS: Liza Mulholland talks Inverness Music Festival centenary

Liza says 'Join the fun – the syllabus is out for next year!'

Florians friends together again for a Dibley Christmas

Florians friends together again for a Dibley Christmas

The Florians scheduled the Dibley sequel for 2020 originally
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