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Thurso care home welcomes Megyn as new manager

28 December 2024
Thurso care home welcomes Megyn as new manager

Thurso care home welcomes Megyn as new manager

28 December 2024

Staff at Barchester Healthcare’s Pentland View care home in Thurso have welcomed a new general manager to head up the team.


Caithness Triple C Country Music Club announces its band of the year

25 December 2024
Caithness Triple C Country Music Club announces its band of the year

Caithness Triple C Country Music Club announces its band of the year

25 December 2024

A Wick group has received prizes for a band of the year award after a vote from local members saw them come out on top.


Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

25 December 2024
Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

25 December 2024

Keen walkers will be lacing up their boots for a long-distance challenge in the Highlands next summer.


Caithness charity uses ‘very kind’ donation to add dashcams to vehicles and upgrade computers

24 December 2024
Caithness charity uses ‘very kind’ donation to add dashcams to vehicles and upgrade computers

Caithness charity uses ‘very kind’ donation to add dashcams to vehicles and upgrade computers

24 December 2024

A far north charity is making a “wonderful difference” after being nominated to receive a share of a rural insurance company’s charity fund.


Friends of Caithness General Hospital hand gifts to staff

24 December 2024
Friends of Caithness General Hospital hand gifts to staff

Friends of Caithness General Hospital hand gifts to staff

24 December 2024

Gifts worth more than £1000 were handed over by the League of Friends of Caithness General Hospital.


Feeling low? NHS 24 services can help this festive season

24 December 2024
Feeling low? NHS 24 services can help this festive season

Feeling low? NHS 24 services can help this festive season

24 December 2024

NHS 24 is keen to make people who may be feeling low this winter that there is help available.


‘This has been torture for us’ – Mum of boy (2) killed in A99 crash speaks out over ‘pain and trauma’

23 December 2024
‘This has been torture for us’ – Mum of boy (2) killed in A99 crash speaks out over ‘pain and trauma’

‘This has been torture for us’ – Mum of boy (2) killed in A99 crash speaks out over ‘pain and trauma’

23 December 2024

The mother of a two-year-old boy tragically killed in a crash on the A99 more than three years ago said life has been “torture” since the incident.


Hurricane winds hit far north as white Christmas ruled out

23 December 2024
Hurricane winds hit far north as white Christmas ruled out

Hurricane winds hit far north as white Christmas ruled out

23 December 2024

The far north was battered by winds which hit hurricane force over the weekend.


PICTURES: Brandon McPhee brings some Christmas cheer to Thurso care home residents

23 December 2024
PICTURES: Brandon McPhee brings some Christmas cheer to Thurso care home residents

PICTURES: Brandon McPhee brings some Christmas cheer to Thurso care home residents

23 December 2024

Residents and guests at Pentland View care home in Thurso enjoyed a live music performance from Brandon McPhee.


Maree Todd shows support for women in pensions ‘betrayal’

23 December 2024
Maree Todd shows support for women in pensions ‘betrayal’

Maree Todd shows support for women in pensions ‘betrayal’

23 December 2024

Waspi women have been subject to a “great injustice” according to far north MSP Maree Todd.


North Highland Harriers hit the trails for festive fun

22 December 2024
North Highland Harriers hit the trails for festive fun

North Highland Harriers hit the trails for festive fun

22 December 2024

The latest trail run in the North Highland Harriers series was at Broubster Forest.


PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

22 December 2024
PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

22 December 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back at some of the best bits from Active Outdoors during 2024 – and finds plenty of fond memories to recall


Thurso Beavers celebrate at Christmas party

21 December 2024
Thurso Beavers celebrate at Christmas party

Thurso Beavers celebrate at Christmas party

21 December 2024

Reay Beavers held their Christmas party with eight Beavers attending to play games and win prizes, as well as receive gifts from Santa.


King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

19 December 2024
King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

19 December 2024

It’s a Christmas cake fit for a king – and it should be, as it was a gift from Charles himself.


Armed forces charity pays tribute to Wick stalwart who died aged 75

17 December 2024
Armed forces charity pays tribute to Wick stalwart who died aged 75

Armed forces charity pays tribute to Wick stalwart who died aged 75

17 December 2024

A former chair of the Caithness branch of Scotland’s armed forces charity has been described as a “powerhouse”.


SSE confirms Strathy South wind farm to go ahead

17 December 2024
SSE confirms Strathy South wind farm to go ahead

SSE confirms Strathy South wind farm to go ahead

17 December 2024

Work will start on the Strathy South wind farm in spring next year, SSE has confirmed.


Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

17 December 2024
Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

17 December 2024

People who rely on repeat medication are being reminded that they need to plan ahead for the upcoming holiday season.


New start for jewellery store in Thurso

15 December 2024
New start for jewellery store in Thurso

New start for jewellery store in Thurso

15 December 2024

A jewellery and gift shop in Thurso is being taken over by the store manager.


Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

15 December 2024
Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

15 December 2024

Heading for a quick trip to the hills, John Davidson ventures to a bealach below the silver peak to enjoy magnificent views across Kintail


Crossroads pupils give Mey seniors some festive entertainment

15 December 2024
Crossroads pupils give Mey seniors some festive entertainment

Crossroads pupils give Mey seniors some festive entertainment

15 December 2024

Pupils at Crossroads Primary School attended the Mey and District Senior Citizens Club earlier this month, to entertain the members.


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