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Investigation into oil leak at Thurso school – smell likely to stay for 'some time'

14 September 2023
Investigation into oil leak at Thurso school – smell likely to stay for 'some time'

Investigation into oil leak at Thurso school – smell likely to stay for 'some time'

14 September 2023

Investigation works into a leak of heating oil at Thurso High School are expected to take up to two weeks, Highland Council has said.


Sewage overflow on River Thurso to be cleared, Scottish Water vows

14 September 2023
Sewage overflow on River Thurso to be cleared, Scottish Water vows

Sewage overflow on River Thurso to be cleared, Scottish Water vows

14 September 2023

Action will be taken to clear a “disgraceful” sewage overflow beside the River Thurso, Scottish Water has promised.


Monitor buoy launched for Caithness wind farm that could power 1 million homes

13 September 2023
Monitor buoy launched for Caithness wind farm that could power 1 million homes

Monitor buoy launched for Caithness wind farm that could power 1 million homes

13 September 2023

A high-tech buoy has been launched to monitor an offshore site off the Caithness coast ahead of a proposed giant wind farm.


White-tailed eagle chick fledges in Caithness for first time in a century

13 September 2023
White-tailed eagle chick fledges in Caithness for first time in a century

White-tailed eagle chick fledges in Caithness for first time in a century

13 September 2023

A pair of white-tailed eagles has successfully bred in Caithness for the first time in 100 years.


Delay to replacement block at Thurso High School after oil leak shuts games hall

12 September 2023
Delay to replacement block at Thurso High School after oil leak shuts games hall

Delay to replacement block at Thurso High School after oil leak shuts games hall

12 September 2023

Works on temporary classrooms at Thurso High School are expected to be delayed after an oil leak at the school was discovered at the site.


Caithness Half Marathon won by Inverness Harriers club runner

12 September 2023
Caithness Half Marathon won by Inverness Harriers club runner

Caithness Half Marathon won by Inverness Harriers club runner

12 September 2023

A good turnout of 60 runners took on the Caithness Half Marathon on Sunday in cool and drizzly conditions – a stark contrast to the recent hot spell.


Could you spare time to help children in Caithness and Sutherland?

11 September 2023
Could you spare time to help children in Caithness and Sutherland?

Could you spare time to help children in Caithness and Sutherland?

11 September 2023

An information evening in Thurso next week will give potential children’s hearings panel volunteers an insight into the service.


‘Urgent measures’ taken at Thurso school as oil leak shuts games hall

11 September 2023
‘Urgent measures’ taken at Thurso school as oil leak shuts games hall

‘Urgent measures’ taken at Thurso school as oil leak shuts games hall

11 September 2023

The games hall at Thurso High School has been closed until further notice after an oil leak at the school was detected on Friday.


Strong entries ahead of Caithness three-day sheep fair at Quoybrae

11 September 2023
Strong entries ahead of Caithness three-day sheep fair at Quoybrae

Strong entries ahead of Caithness three-day sheep fair at Quoybrae

11 September 2023

The annual three-day sheep fair hosted by Aberdeen and Northern Marts will be held at Caithness Livestock Centre, Quoybrae, from Thursday to Saturday.


Thurso group plays key role in zero-waste partnership's first year

11 September 2023
Thurso group plays key role in zero-waste partnership's first year

Thurso group plays key role in zero-waste partnership's first year

11 September 2023

A group aiming to reduce waste and encourage a more sustainable way of life is becoming a “go-to organisation” in Caithness, a new report states.


Royal visit to take place this week in Thurso to mark UHI college merger

11 September 2023
Royal visit to take place this week in Thurso to mark UHI college merger

Royal visit to take place this week in Thurso to mark UHI college merger

11 September 2023

Princess Anne will be in Thurso on Friday as a week-long series of activities to celebrate the merger of three UHI colleges culminates.


Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

10 September 2023
Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

10 September 2023

A selection of photographs from Your Caithness, featuring readers' pictures of scenes from across the county


Crofters in Caithness and Sutherland aim to share knowledge on farming for nature

10 September 2023
Crofters in Caithness and Sutherland aim to share knowledge on farming for nature

Crofters in Caithness and Sutherland aim to share knowledge on farming for nature

10 September 2023

The Scottish Crofting Federation has joined a funded partnership that is working to facilitate knowledge-exchange on nature-friendly practices.


LOOKING BACK: news from the John o'Groat Journal of yesteryear

09 September 2023
LOOKING BACK: news from the John o'Groat Journal of yesteryear

LOOKING BACK: news from the John o'Groat Journal of yesteryear

09 September 2023

Twilight 'keeking' fine, Cottage demoliton deplored and Millions withheld from Dounreay


Thurso pupils turn rock stars for visit of Rock Kidz

09 September 2023
Thurso pupils turn rock stars for visit of Rock Kidz

Thurso pupils turn rock stars for visit of Rock Kidz

09 September 2023

Pennyland Primary pupils were rocking out recently as a group that promotes perseverance through music visited the far north for the first time.


Wick feeling the heat as temperature breaks 25C for first time in 68 years

08 September 2023
Wick feeling the heat as temperature breaks 25C for first time in 68 years

Wick feeling the heat as temperature breaks 25C for first time in 68 years

08 September 2023

Wick experienced its hottest day in more than 68 years on Friday afternoon.


Turbine manufacturing facility mooted for far north as MeyGen wins fresh contracts

08 September 2023
Turbine manufacturing facility mooted for far north as MeyGen wins fresh contracts

Turbine manufacturing facility mooted for far north as MeyGen wins fresh contracts

08 September 2023

A world-leading tidal energy firm operating in the Pentland Firth will develop the most powerful tidal turbines ever built after securing a new deal.


New Caithness CAB manager ‘proud to be involved’

06 September 2023
New Caithness CAB manager ‘proud to be involved’

New Caithness CAB manager ‘proud to be involved’

06 September 2023

The new manager of the Caithness branch of Citizens Advice Bureau has been welcomed into the post by board members and local advisers.


Contractors invited to open day for Cairn Housing work in Caithness

06 September 2023
Contractors invited to open day for Cairn Housing work in Caithness

Contractors invited to open day for Cairn Housing work in Caithness

06 September 2023

An event in Thurso aims to encourage contractors to find out about opportunities to work with Cairn Housing Association in Caithness.


Scottish SPCA to visit Thurso as part of Pet Aid roadshow

06 September 2023
Scottish SPCA to visit Thurso as part of Pet Aid roadshow

Scottish SPCA to visit Thurso as part of Pet Aid roadshow

06 September 2023

An animal welfare charity that plans to close its Caithness rescue home next month is set to visit the county on a new Pet Aid roadshow.


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