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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.


NFU Mutual records drop in rural crime across Scotland

05 August 2023
NFU Mutual records drop in rural crime across Scotland

NFU Mutual records drop in rural crime across Scotland

05 August 2023

In its 2023 Rural Crime Report rural insurer NFU Mutual reveals that rural crime cost Scotland £1.4m last year.


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

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

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

05 August 2023

Blue is a sensitive dog looking for his forever family.


University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) postgraduate experience rated best in Scotland for second year in a row

04 August 2023
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) postgraduate experience rated best in Scotland for second year in a row

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) postgraduate experience rated best in Scotland for second year in a row

04 August 2023

Postgrad students at UHI have rated their study experience as the best in Scotland in a UK-wide survey for the second year in a row.


Nature Friendly Farming Network launches new crofting group for Sutherland and Caithness

31 July 2023
Nature Friendly Farming Network launches new crofting group for Sutherland and Caithness

Nature Friendly Farming Network launches new crofting group for Sutherland and Caithness

31 July 2023

A new group aimed at crofters in Sutherland and Caithness has been launched by the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN).


New chairwoman for Highlands and Islands Media Awards

21 June 2023
New chairwoman for Highlands and Islands Media Awards

New chairwoman for Highlands and Islands Media Awards

21 June 2023

Nicola McAlley is to take on the role of chairwoman for the awards recognising the best of the region's journalism.


Highland Council prepares to support users of private water supplies that may run out

14 June 2023
Highland Council prepares to support users of private water supplies that may run out

Highland Council prepares to support users of private water supplies that may run out

14 June 2023

Highland Council has warned that some private water supplies in the region could run low due to lack of rainfall.


Highland MP wants 'workable solution' after outbreak of wildfires

13 June 2023
Highland MP wants 'workable solution' after outbreak of wildfires

Highland MP wants 'workable solution' after outbreak of wildfires

13 June 2023

Inverness and Nairn MP Drew Hendry says communities need a solution to wildfires which have been prevalent across the region in recent weeks.


Caithness community assets to be transferred

29 May 2023
Caithness community assets to be transferred

Caithness community assets to be transferred

29 May 2023

Councillors have agreed to transfer two community assets – in Wick and Thrumster – to allow local groups to progress redevelopment plans.


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