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Stone and Burgess unite in condemnation of energy fuel hikes - ‘People have been forced to choose between heating or eating this winter’

25 February 2025
Stone and Burgess unite in condemnation of energy fuel hikes - ‘People have been forced to choose between heating or eating this winter’

Stone and Burgess unite in condemnation of energy fuel hikes - ‘People have been forced to choose between heating or eating this winter’

25 February 2025

Far North MP Jamie Stone and Highland MSP Ariane Burgess issued statements after Ofgem confirmed an energy price cap rise from April.


PICTURES: Community shows its love for Dunnet forest with ‘green hearts’

25 February 2025
PICTURES: Community shows its love for Dunnet forest with ‘green hearts’

PICTURES: Community shows its love for Dunnet forest with ‘green hearts’

25 February 2025

Dunnet Climate Cafe organised a special event at the weekend for local people to show their love for the community forest at Dunnet.


Community advocate rolls out the barrel planters to bring colour to Thurso

25 February 2025
Community advocate rolls out the barrel planters to bring colour to Thurso

Community advocate rolls out the barrel planters to bring colour to Thurso

25 February 2025

A self-styled community advocate from Thurso is preparing to bring colour to the town in the shape of flower-filled barrel planters.


Acclaimed Thurso musician and filmmaker launches soundtrack album of award-winning Flow Country film

24 February 2025
Acclaimed Thurso musician and filmmaker launches soundtrack album of award-winning Flow Country film

Acclaimed Thurso musician and filmmaker launches soundtrack album of award-winning Flow Country film

24 February 2025

A Thurso musician and filmmaker has just released his first solo album based on the soundtrack of his recently acclaimed eco film.


Biker does ‘20 rolls’ after hitting pothole on Camster road – danger area highlighted to council a year ago

17 February 2025
Biker does ‘20 rolls’ after hitting pothole on Camster road – danger area highlighted to council a year ago

Biker does ‘20 rolls’ after hitting pothole on Camster road – danger area highlighted to council a year ago

17 February 2025

A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital after an accident on the Camster road at a danger area highlighted in the Caithness Courier a year ago.


Death knell for Thurso Community Council after mass resignations – statement references ‘bombastic bully’ as issue

14 February 2025
Death knell for Thurso Community Council after mass resignations – statement references ‘bombastic bully’ as issue

Death knell for Thurso Community Council after mass resignations – statement references ‘bombastic bully’ as issue

14 February 2025

Thurso Community Council is in ‘abeyance’ after a mass resignation of its members with one individual highlighted as the source of discord.


Wick toilet vandals caught on CCTV - ‘Nothing’s being done about those kids and it’s got to be stopped’

14 February 2025
Wick toilet vandals caught on CCTV - ‘Nothing’s being done about those kids and it’s got to be stopped’

Wick toilet vandals caught on CCTV - ‘Nothing’s being done about those kids and it’s got to be stopped’

14 February 2025

Faces of the perpetrators who vandalised the public toilets at Whitechapel Road in Wick have been recorded thanks to CCTV cameras.


‘People feel it’s a public crucifixion’ says Thurso Community Council member after resignations announced

13 February 2025
‘People feel it’s a public crucifixion’ says Thurso Community Council member after resignations announced

‘People feel it’s a public crucifixion’ says Thurso Community Council member after resignations announced

13 February 2025

Mystery surrounds a series of resignations at Thurso Community Council after the group said it would issue a full statement on Friday.


Blingery farm breeder breaks record at Oban cattle sale

13 February 2025
Blingery farm breeder breaks record at Oban cattle sale

Blingery farm breeder breaks record at Oban cattle sale

13 February 2025

The breed record for a Highland female was broken at the spring cattle sale in Oban with Kirsty Dhubh 3rd of Blingery farm near Wick.


Tributes pour in after sudden death of Wick High School pupil

12 February 2025
Tributes pour in after sudden death of Wick High School pupil

Tributes pour in after sudden death of Wick High School pupil

12 February 2025

Many tributes have been posted on Wick High School’s Facebook page after one of its pupils suddenly passed away yesterday.


Plans for rising bollards in Wick town centre to stop illegal use of ‘whizz-through thoroughfare’

12 February 2025
Plans for rising bollards in Wick town centre to stop illegal use of ‘whizz-through thoroughfare’

Plans for rising bollards in Wick town centre to stop illegal use of ‘whizz-through thoroughfare’

12 February 2025

Wick’s community council discussed the problem of vehicles flouting the law when accessing the pedestrian precinct - rising bollards to be sited.


Thurso’s Community Cafe throws a lifeline with new events to help those most in need

11 February 2025
Thurso’s Community Cafe throws a lifeline with new events to help those most in need

Thurso’s Community Cafe throws a lifeline with new events to help those most in need

11 February 2025

Thurso’s Community Cafe is opening up effective communication channels for people struggling with mental health issues and addiction.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso celebration for Oksana after three years of eco initiative

10 February 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso celebration for Oksana after three years of eco initiative

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso celebration for Oksana after three years of eco initiative

10 February 2025

Thurso was buzzing with all things eco and sustainable as Oksana Iatsiuta said farewell after a three-year tenure with a special community initiative.


Ulbster Arms ‘charges’ ahead with ultra-rapid EV technology at hotel

10 February 2025
Ulbster Arms ‘charges’ ahead with ultra-rapid EV technology at hotel

Ulbster Arms ‘charges’ ahead with ultra-rapid EV technology at hotel

10 February 2025

The Ulbster Arms Hotel in Halkirk has installed electric vehicle chargers believed to be the northernmost ultra-rapid chargers in the UK.


Healing Highland hearts at Thurso Leisure Centre

09 February 2025
Healing Highland hearts at Thurso Leisure Centre

Healing Highland hearts at Thurso Leisure Centre

09 February 2025

High Life Highland shared stories of how cardiac rehabilitation classes in Thurso helped many Caithness residents recover from heart conditions.


Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

06 February 2025
Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

06 February 2025

A special commemorative bench in Thurso has been brought back to good functional order thanks to dedicated volunteers from a local heritage group.


Caithness maternity issues can be discussed at human rights events in Wick and Thurso

06 February 2025
Caithness maternity issues can be discussed at human rights events in Wick and Thurso

Caithness maternity issues can be discussed at human rights events in Wick and Thurso

06 February 2025

The public can discuss the case for fair maternity healthcare in Caithness at special human rights events in Wick and Thurso.


Was Caithness comet space junk or ‘bolide’ meteor? Anya (10) said it was like ‘an alien falling from the sky’

06 February 2025
Was Caithness comet space junk or ‘bolide’ meteor? Anya (10) said it was like ‘an alien falling from the sky’

Was Caithness comet space junk or ‘bolide’ meteor? Anya (10) said it was like ‘an alien falling from the sky’

06 February 2025

Numerous local reports were received by the Groat of a bright comet seen over Caithness that glowed green and white and left a smoky trail.


Dounreay dome’s rusty patches to be touched up – paint job could cost £500k

05 February 2025
Dounreay dome’s rusty patches to be touched up – paint job could cost £500k

Dounreay dome’s rusty patches to be touched up – paint job could cost £500k

05 February 2025

The operator of Dounreay’s nuclear site seeks a specialist contractor to freshen up its iconic dome with a lick of paint.


53-year-old due in court today after conclusion of Hempriggs manhunt

05 February 2025
53-year-old due in court today after conclusion of Hempriggs manhunt

53-year-old due in court today after conclusion of Hempriggs manhunt

05 February 2025

A 53-year-old man is due in court today after being arrested in connection with various offences that led to a massive manhunt last week.


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