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Views sought from people in Highlands on cleaner heating systems

17 February 2024
Views sought from people in Highlands on cleaner heating systems

Views sought from people in Highlands on cleaner heating systems

17 February 2024

Members of the public are being invited to share their views on proposals for cleaner heating systems in Scottish homes and workplaces.


Chelsea Pensioners' charity donation in memory of former Caithness Lord-Lieutenant

16 February 2024
Chelsea Pensioners' charity donation in memory of former Caithness Lord-Lieutenant

Chelsea Pensioners' charity donation in memory of former Caithness Lord-Lieutenant

16 February 2024

Two brothers who are Chelsea Pensioners have made a £500 donation to an armed forces charity in memory of Anne Dunnett, the late Lord-Lieutenant.


Farming protests in Scotland? Not at this time, says union president

16 February 2024
Farming protests in Scotland? Not at this time, says union president

Farming protests in Scotland? Not at this time, says union president

16 February 2024

Union leader Martin Kennedy says he does not envisage protests by farmers in Scotland similar to those in a number of other countries.


Wick Academy aiming to put things right against Lossiemouth

16 February 2024
Wick Academy aiming to put things right against Lossiemouth

Wick Academy aiming to put things right against Lossiemouth

16 February 2024

Gary Manson admits Wick Academy didn't do themselves justice at Lossiemouth earlier this season, so they'll be determined to make amends on Saturday.


Pylon scheme marks 'beginning of the end for the Highlands'

16 February 2024
Pylon scheme marks 'beginning of the end for the Highlands'

Pylon scheme marks 'beginning of the end for the Highlands'

16 February 2024

Communities along the route of the proposed new pylon line are "powerless" and need strong voices in parliament, a public meeting in Dunbeath heard.


Jamie Stone in renewed call for undersea option instead of Highland pylons

15 February 2024
Jamie Stone in renewed call for undersea option instead of Highland pylons

Jamie Stone in renewed call for undersea option instead of Highland pylons

15 February 2024

Jamie Stone is pushing for an undersea option rather than have a controversial line of huge new electricity pylons cutting through the Highlands.


Another title for Wick-born boxer who is aiming to turn professional

15 February 2024
Another title for Wick-born boxer who is aiming to turn professional

Another title for Wick-born boxer who is aiming to turn professional

15 February 2024

Wick-born boxer James Paterson has claimed another Scottish title – and is hoping to turn professional in the near future.


Nine-man Thurso annoyed at missing out on chance of cup run

15 February 2024
Nine-man Thurso annoyed at missing out on chance of cup run

Nine-man Thurso annoyed at missing out on chance of cup run

15 February 2024

The Vikings' hopes of a run in the North Caledonian Cup came to nothing after they had two men sent off in the first half against Clachnacuddin "A".


Jamie Stone 'really surprised' by Karl Rosie's resignation from SNP

15 February 2024
Jamie Stone 'really surprised' by Karl Rosie's resignation from SNP

Jamie Stone 'really surprised' by Karl Rosie's resignation from SNP

15 February 2024

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has expressed surprise at the decision by his former election rival Karl Rosie to quit the SNP.


'Huge honour' as ex-Aberdeen stars take part in Thurso coaching weekend

14 February 2024
'Huge honour' as ex-Aberdeen stars take part in Thurso coaching weekend

'Huge honour' as ex-Aberdeen stars take part in Thurso coaching weekend

14 February 2024

Organisers of a kids' coaching weekend in Thurso said it was a "huge honour" to have three former Aberdeen stars taking part.


Bakers set for far north heat of Highland Shortbread Showdown

14 February 2024
Bakers set for far north heat of Highland Shortbread Showdown

Bakers set for far north heat of Highland Shortbread Showdown

14 February 2024

Five keen bakers are in the mix for next week's Caithness and Sutherland regional heat of the 2024 Highland Shortbread Showdown taking place in Wick.


Foubister's late winner as Caithness U16s battle back after first-half errors

14 February 2024
Foubister's late winner as Caithness U16s battle back after first-half errors

Foubister's late winner as Caithness U16s battle back after first-half errors

14 February 2024

Coach Alan Kennedy admitted his blood pressure "hit new heights" after Caithness United U16s fought back from conceding three tap-ins at Dingwall.


Caithness councillor resigns from SNP after feeling 'increasingly disillusioned'

14 February 2024
Caithness councillor resigns from SNP after feeling 'increasingly disillusioned'

Caithness councillor resigns from SNP after feeling 'increasingly disillusioned'

14 February 2024

A Highland councillor from Caithness has resigned from the SNP, saying he is "deeply troubled" by the party's policies.


Point of no return: Caithness roads could be reduced to 'dirt tracks'

14 February 2024
Point of no return: Caithness roads could be reduced to 'dirt tracks'

Point of no return: Caithness roads could be reduced to 'dirt tracks'

14 February 2024

A Highland Council roads worker says Caithness potholes are among the worst in Scotland and morale among the local workforce is "at an all-time low".


Wick litter-pick helpers sought for Spring Clean Scotland events

13 February 2024
Wick litter-pick helpers sought for Spring Clean Scotland events

Wick litter-pick helpers sought for Spring Clean Scotland events

13 February 2024

A rallying call has gone out to members of the public who are willing to help spruce up Wick at a series of three planned events in March and April.


New recruit Robertson will have 'seamless transition' into Wick squad

13 February 2024
New recruit Robertson will have 'seamless transition' into Wick squad

New recruit Robertson will have 'seamless transition' into Wick squad

13 February 2024

Gary Manson is convinced that new recruit Matthew Robertson will be a "valuable asset" for Wick Academy following his departure from Ross County.


'Best turnout ever' for Valentine dance held by Caithness branch of Enable

12 February 2024
'Best turnout ever' for Valentine dance held by Caithness branch of Enable

'Best turnout ever' for Valentine dance held by Caithness branch of Enable

12 February 2024

Eighty-five members, helpers and carers attended the annual Valentine buffet dance held by the Caithness branch of Enable at the RBL club in Thurso.


Midweek derby date for Thurso and Halkirk as revised fixtures are announced

12 February 2024
Midweek derby date for Thurso and Halkirk as revised fixtures are announced

Midweek derby date for Thurso and Halkirk as revised fixtures are announced

12 February 2024

Thurso and Halkirk United will meet in a midweek derby next month as part of a busy run-in to the end of the North Caledonian League season.


Long service certificate marks Joan's dedication to Thurso West Church

12 February 2024
Long service certificate marks Joan's dedication to Thurso West Church

Long service certificate marks Joan's dedication to Thurso West Church

12 February 2024

Joan McLean has been presented with a certificate of long service marking 30 years of dedication as an elder at Thurso West Church.


PICTURES: Updated coastal flooding alert for Caithness and Sutherland

12 February 2024
PICTURES: Updated coastal flooding alert for Caithness and Sutherland

PICTURES: Updated coastal flooding alert for Caithness and Sutherland

12 February 2024

An updated coastal flooding alert covering the whole of Caithness and Sutherland has been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.


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