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North Highland Harriers endure tough day at record-breaking Highland Cross

24 June 2024
North Highland Harriers endure tough day at record-breaking Highland Cross

North Highland Harriers endure tough day at record-breaking Highland Cross

24 June 2024

Athletes from North Highland Harriers were among more than 750 who took part in the 40th staging of the Highland Cross on Saturday.


‘Mega rare’ Brünnich's Guillemot photographed in Scrabster harbour

24 June 2024
‘Mega rare’ Brünnich's Guillemot photographed in Scrabster harbour

‘Mega rare’ Brünnich's Guillemot photographed in Scrabster harbour

24 June 2024

A mega rare visitor - which holds the record as the deepest-diving seabird - has turned up in Caithness.


‘Next UK government must work with Caithness businesses to boost economy’

24 June 2024
‘Next UK government must work with Caithness businesses to boost economy’

‘Next UK government must work with Caithness businesses to boost economy’

24 June 2024

A Caithness business group is calling on the next UK government to recognise the significant contribution of the far north to growth and innovation.


PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy singalong with young visitors

23 June 2024
PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy singalong with young visitors

PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy singalong with young visitors

23 June 2024

Pentland View care home in Thurso hosted an intergenerational playgroup for residents and members of the local community.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Glen Shiel Corbett offers spectacular high point on west coast

23 June 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Glen Shiel Corbett offers spectacular high point on west coast

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Glen Shiel Corbett offers spectacular high point on west coast

23 June 2024

John Davidson ventures onto a high summit at the head of Glen Shiel to enjoy dramatic views of this mountainous country


Highlands and Islands food and drink businesses given extra week to enter 2024 awards

23 June 2024
Highlands and Islands food and drink businesses given extra week to enter 2024 awards

Highlands and Islands food and drink businesses given extra week to enter 2024 awards

23 June 2024

Food and drink businesses across the Highlands and Islands have been given an extra week to submit their entries for a leading industry showcase.


Jennifer is new president at Thurso Rotary Club

22 June 2024
Jennifer is new president at Thurso Rotary Club

Jennifer is new president at Thurso Rotary Club

22 June 2024

Thurso Rotary Club has a new president after its annual handover and assembly evening.


Wick youngster highlights ‘great opportunity’ at Highland Youth Parliament event

22 June 2024
Wick youngster highlights ‘great opportunity’ at Highland Youth Parliament event

Wick youngster highlights ‘great opportunity’ at Highland Youth Parliament event

22 June 2024

Caithness and Sutherland were well represented at an event focusing on the mental wellbeing of young people in the Highlands on Friday.


Forty years after the first Midsummer Madathon, the Highland Cross is still going strong

20 June 2024
Forty years after the first Midsummer Madathon, the Highland Cross is still going strong

Forty years after the first Midsummer Madathon, the Highland Cross is still going strong

20 June 2024

John Davidson speaks to the founders of the unique duathlon that crosses the Highlands from Kintail to Beauly 40 years after it first became a reality


Trusted local news media important to combat misinformation, report shows

20 June 2024
Trusted local news media important to combat misinformation, report shows

Trusted local news media important to combat misinformation, report shows

20 June 2024

People will rely heavily upon highly trusted local news media to combat misinformation and fake news during the upcoming general election.


‘My kids face childhood in shadow of Spittal substation construction works’

19 June 2024
‘My kids face childhood in shadow of Spittal substation construction works’

‘My kids face childhood in shadow of Spittal substation construction works’

19 June 2024

Residents at Achalone say they feel helpless in the face of an onslaught of applications for renewable energy projects.


Dounreay strike action called off as unions receive fresh pay offer

18 June 2024
Dounreay strike action called off as unions receive fresh pay offer

Dounreay strike action called off as unions receive fresh pay offer

18 June 2024

Strike action planned for Wednesday at Dounreay has been suspended while workers at the site consider a new pay offer.


Watten shop takes step towards community buyout thanks to £30k wind farm fund

18 June 2024
Watten shop takes step towards community buyout thanks to £30k wind farm fund

Watten shop takes step towards community buyout thanks to £30k wind farm fund

18 June 2024

A community group has taken over the local grocery store at Watten as it works towards purchasing the shop.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Making tracks for others to follow

16 June 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Making tracks for others to follow

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Making tracks for others to follow

16 June 2024

Map-maker Steve Smirthwaite chats to John Davidson about exploring West Moray, Nairn and Dava to produce his latest mountain bike-friendly guide


Olympic themed sleepover for Reay and Thurso Beaver Scouts

16 June 2024
Olympic themed sleepover for Reay and Thurso Beaver Scouts

Olympic themed sleepover for Reay and Thurso Beaver Scouts

16 June 2024

Nearly 20 Beaver Scouts from Reay and Thurso took part in an Olympic themed sleepover at 2nd Thurso Scout Hall.


£8000 worth of medical equipment gifted to Caithness hospitals and surgeries

16 June 2024
£8000 worth of medical equipment gifted to Caithness hospitals and surgeries

£8000 worth of medical equipment gifted to Caithness hospitals and surgeries

16 June 2024

A far north support group has donated medical equipment worth more than £8000 for use in the area in the past year.


Dounreay management moves ‘could prolong strike action,’ warns union

12 June 2024
Dounreay management moves ‘could prolong strike action,’ warns union

Dounreay management moves ‘could prolong strike action,’ warns union

12 June 2024

One of the unions representing workers at Dounreay has warned that management changes could prolong the ongoing industrial action at the site.


Strong local demand for breeding cattle at Caithness sale

10 June 2024
Strong local demand for breeding cattle at Caithness sale

Strong local demand for breeding cattle at Caithness sale

10 June 2024

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 49 breeding cattle.


A9 road closures to affect motorists near Helmsdale and Berriedale

10 June 2024
A9 road closures to affect motorists near Helmsdale and Berriedale

A9 road closures to affect motorists near Helmsdale and Berriedale

10 June 2024

Overnight road closures will affect the A9 later this month when resurfacing works take place in Caithness and Sutherland.


MSP’s claim of support for nuclear power in Highlands challenged

09 June 2024
MSP’s claim of support for nuclear power in Highlands challenged

MSP’s claim of support for nuclear power in Highlands challenged

09 June 2024

An anti-nuclear campaigner has hit out at a claim made by Highland MSP Edward Mountain that people in the region want nuclear power.


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