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New boat for Pentland Firth Yacht Club thanks to grant support

06 December 2023
New boat for Pentland Firth Yacht Club thanks to grant support

New boat for Pentland Firth Yacht Club thanks to grant support

06 December 2023

The Pentland Firth Yacht Club, located in Scrabster, have purchased an essential new racing and safety boat for the upcoming dinghy sailing seasons.


Thurso group to host training to tackle cost-of-living crisis

21 November 2023
Thurso group to host training to tackle cost-of-living crisis

Thurso group to host training to tackle cost-of-living crisis

21 November 2023

Thurso Community Development Trust (TCDT) is to deliver online training sessions aimed at tackling challenges related to cost of living.


PICTURES: Miller Academy pupils raise hundreds of pounds for Children in Need

20 November 2023
PICTURES: Miller Academy pupils raise hundreds of pounds for Children in Need

PICTURES: Miller Academy pupils raise hundreds of pounds for Children in Need

20 November 2023

Children dressed up and dressed down at Miller Academy in Thurso last week, all in aid of a very good cause.


Tribute paid at Halkirk Remembrance service

19 November 2023
Tribute paid at Halkirk Remembrance service

Tribute paid at Halkirk Remembrance service

19 November 2023

A Remembrance Sunday service saw representatives from local youth organisations turn out to pay their respects in Halkirk last weekend.


Bower and Keiss children help out with Blythswood donations

18 November 2023
Bower and Keiss children help out with Blythswood donations

Bower and Keiss children help out with Blythswood donations

18 November 2023

Children at two local schools have been doing their bit for those in need recently.


Melvich children help out Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

17 November 2023
Melvich children help out Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

Melvich children help out Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

17 November 2023

Melvich Primary School and community have donated dozens of shoeboxes filled with gifts for Blythswood’s annual festive charity appeal.


Caithness Broch Project identifies site for ground-breaking Iron Age reconstruction

17 November 2023
Caithness Broch Project identifies site for ground-breaking Iron Age reconstruction

Caithness Broch Project identifies site for ground-breaking Iron Age reconstruction

17 November 2023

Ambitious plans to create an iconic new visitor attraction in Caithness are a step closer to becoming a reality.


PICTURES: Macmillan cancer fundraiser at Thurso school is a big success

16 November 2023
PICTURES: Macmillan cancer fundraiser at Thurso school is a big success

PICTURES: Macmillan cancer fundraiser at Thurso school is a big success

16 November 2023

Miller Academy Primary School and ELC in Thurso had a super busy MacMillan morning recently – raising a hugely impressive sum for the cancer charity.


Wick Wheelers award champions at presentation dinner

14 November 2023
Wick Wheelers award champions at presentation dinner

Wick Wheelers award champions at presentation dinner

14 November 2023

The Wick Wheelers cycling club held their presentation dinner at the town's Nethercliffe Hotel on Saturday night.


Canisbay church to hold special bereavement service

14 November 2023
Canisbay church to hold special bereavement service

Canisbay church to hold special bereavement service

14 November 2023

A service for all who have lost loved ones will be held in Canisbay Church of Scotland.


NHS Highland chief executive announces retiral

10 October 2023
NHS Highland chief executive announces retiral

NHS Highland chief executive announces retiral

10 October 2023

Pamela Dudek, the chief executive of NHS Highland, has announced that she will retire at the end of March next year.


University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) staff back strike action over cuts plan

20 September 2023
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) staff back strike action over cuts plan

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) staff back strike action over cuts plan

20 September 2023

UHI staff have overwhelmingly backed industrial action in a row over £4 million of cuts and job losses planned at the institution.


Highland households increase according to Scotland census data

14 September 2023
Highland households increase according to Scotland census data

Highland households increase according to Scotland census data

14 September 2023

Almost a quarter of Highland residents are aged 65 and over as well according to the data.


Highland suicide rate higher than national average according to latest Scottish figures

05 September 2023
Highland suicide rate higher than national average according to latest Scottish figures

Highland suicide rate higher than national average according to latest Scottish figures

05 September 2023

A total of 52 probable suicides were recorded in the NHS Highland region last year.


Highland school staff vote to strike in UNISON local government pay dispute

25 August 2023
Highland school staff vote to strike in UNISON local government pay dispute

Highland school staff vote to strike in UNISON local government pay dispute

25 August 2023

Highland is one of 24 Scottish regions where members of UNISON have voted to strike over pay.


Two days of police patrols on NC500 Highland route see 60 vehicles stopped

23 August 2023
Two days of police patrols on NC500 Highland route see 60 vehicles stopped

Two days of police patrols on NC500 Highland route see 60 vehicles stopped

23 August 2023

A total of a dozen drivers were reported for speeding and other offences on the NC500 over a two-day targeted operation.


Pet of the Week: Scottish SPCA Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

12 August 2023
Pet of the Week: Scottish SPCA Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

Pet of the Week: Scottish SPCA Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

12 August 2023

Kong is a friendly, confident ferret looking for his forever family.


Highland Council hails improvements in latest school exam results

08 August 2023
Highland Council hails improvements in latest school exam results

Highland Council hails improvements in latest school exam results

08 August 2023

Highland Council says data shows improvements made as young people receive their SQA exam results today.


Caithness young carers benefit from £1000 donation from BEAR Scotland

06 August 2023
Caithness young carers benefit from £1000 donation from BEAR Scotland

Caithness young carers benefit from £1000 donation from BEAR Scotland

06 August 2023

A young carers charity has benefited from a donation from trunk road operator BEAR Scotland.


Improving picture for Thor House care facility in Thurso

06 August 2023
Improving picture for Thor House care facility in Thurso

Improving picture for Thor House care facility in Thurso

06 August 2023

A service providing care for children with learning disabilities, additional or complex needs has made a number of improvements inspectors have said.


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