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Families ‘let down’ by respite care absence in far north

08 February 2025
Families ‘let down’ by respite care absence in far north

Families ‘let down’ by respite care absence in far north

08 February 2025

The absence of overnight respite provision in the north Highlands for youngsters with special needs has taken a major toll, it has been claimed.


Krakens are on a roll ahead of National Shield opening group tie

05 February 2025
Krakens are on a roll ahead of National Shield opening group tie

Krakens are on a roll ahead of National Shield opening group tie

05 February 2025

The Krakens and the Greens face north-east opposition this weekend on cup and league business respectively, against Peterhead and Ellon.


Lesser-known historic Thurso site set for revamp thanks to community group’s efforts

05 February 2025
Lesser-known historic Thurso site set for revamp thanks to community group’s efforts

Lesser-known historic Thurso site set for revamp thanks to community group’s efforts

05 February 2025

Some overdue TLC is being shown towards a historic site in Thurso that doesn’t register on the radar of many local people, never mind visitors.


Junior Greens lose out after failing to show killer touch

04 February 2025
Junior Greens lose out after failing to show killer touch

Junior Greens lose out after failing to show killer touch

04 February 2025

Caithness under-18s lost 22-5 to Highland Falcons at the weekend in their opening group game in the Saltire Energy Caledonia Youth Bowl.


‘Thurso had more public toilets in the 1950s’ – plea for more facilities in town

02 February 2025
‘Thurso had more public toilets in the 1950s’ – plea for more facilities in town

‘Thurso had more public toilets in the 1950s’ – plea for more facilities in town

02 February 2025

The dearth of public toilets in Thurso continues to irk community representatives.


Thurso looks to bring back Hogmanay street party to welcome in 2026

02 February 2025
Thurso looks to bring back Hogmanay street party to welcome in 2026

Thurso looks to bring back Hogmanay street party to welcome in 2026

02 February 2025

Lord Thurso has given his backing to plans to revive Thurso’s Hogmanay street party.


Highland Council targets date to bring respite service back to Thurso’s Thor House

01 February 2025
Highland Council targets date to bring respite service back to Thurso’s Thor House

Highland Council targets date to bring respite service back to Thurso’s Thor House

01 February 2025

Overnight respite for families with children with learning disabilities is set to be reinstated at Thurso’s Thor House by the summer.


The Thurso roads next in line for repair

31 January 2025
The Thurso roads next in line for repair

The Thurso roads next in line for repair

31 January 2025

Four roads in Thurso are being prioritised for repair as Highland Council continues its uphill battle to make inroads on the huge backlog of work.


Thurso should consider parking proposals, says Highland councillor

31 January 2025
Thurso should consider parking proposals, says Highland councillor

Thurso should consider parking proposals, says Highland councillor

31 January 2025

Binning all the current proposals to amend parking regulations in Thurso town centre would be “a missed opportunity”, it is being claimed.


Call for avalanche shelter on vital part of A9 route

30 January 2025
Call for avalanche shelter on vital part of A9 route

Call for avalanche shelter on vital part of A9 route

30 January 2025

The Scottish Government is being asked to investigate erecting an avalanche shelter to prevent further blockages at the most northerly point of the A9


‘A whole lot of misery taken off our streets’ - Thurso police report value of Class A drug seizures

30 January 2025
‘A whole lot of misery taken off our streets’ - Thurso police report value of Class A drug seizures

‘A whole lot of misery taken off our streets’ - Thurso police report value of Class A drug seizures

30 January 2025

Police in Thurso have seized cocaine with a street value of £70,000 over the past two months.


Caithness head coach insists: ‘We want to stay up on our own merits’

29 January 2025
Caithness head coach insists: ‘We want to stay up on our own merits’

Caithness head coach insists: ‘We want to stay up on our own merits’

29 January 2025

The Greens have increased their advantage over bottom team North Police without playing, after their scheduled clash was called off last week.


Former Thurso Community Council chairman marks landmark birthday at meeting

29 January 2025
Former Thurso Community Council chairman marks landmark birthday at meeting

Former Thurso Community Council chairman marks landmark birthday at meeting

29 January 2025

Few, if any, community council meetings have ended with a mass singalong and a round of applause.


Strength in depth on show as Yellows go top with big victory over Skye

29 January 2025
Strength in depth on show as Yellows go top with big victory over Skye

Strength in depth on show as Yellows go top with big victory over Skye

29 January 2025

The emerging strength in depth of Caithness senior rugby ranks was on display as Caithness Seconds ran amok against visitors Skye at the weekend.


Greens are aiming to take big step towards safety

23 January 2025
Greens are aiming to take big step towards safety

Greens are aiming to take big step towards safety

23 January 2025

The Greens can take a big step towards preserving their Caley 1 status if they come out on top against bottom side North Police on Saturday.


Yellows ‘put on a bit of a show’ to go third in table

22 January 2025
Yellows ‘put on a bit of a show’ to go third in table

Yellows ‘put on a bit of a show’ to go third in table

22 January 2025

Everything clicked for Caithness Seconds as they produced a five-star performance in their Caley North Region Division 3 encounter at Fraserburgh.


‘We got the job done’: Krakens are champions with 100% record

20 January 2025
‘We got the job done’: Krakens are champions with 100% record

‘We got the job done’: Krakens are champions with 100% record

20 January 2025

Caithness Krakens duly clinched the Caledonia North Region League 2 title with a no-frills 41-10 victory over Orkney Dragons at Millbank.


Krakens poised to clinch title after long winter lay-off

16 January 2025
Krakens poised to clinch title after long winter lay-off

Krakens poised to clinch title after long winter lay-off

16 January 2025

Caithness Krakens are set to emerge from their winter hibernation to formally clinch the Caledonia North 2 title when they entertain Orkney Dragons.


Thurso parking: Hundreds demand end to ‘absolutely ridiculous’ changes to restrictions

10 January 2025
Thurso parking: Hundreds demand end to ‘absolutely ridiculous’ changes to restrictions

Thurso parking: Hundreds demand end to ‘absolutely ridiculous’ changes to restrictions

10 January 2025

Highland Council’s latest moves to regulate parking in Thurso town centre have stirred up a hornet’s nest.


Greens targeting three wins out of three to round off Caley 1 campaign

09 January 2025
Greens targeting three wins out of three to round off Caley 1 campaign

Greens targeting three wins out of three to round off Caley 1 campaign

09 January 2025

The Greens are scheduled to host Ellon this weekend as they continue their drive to secure their place in Caledonia League Division 1.


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