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Trish brings festive cheer to Thurso High School reception area

18 December 2019
Trish brings festive cheer to Thurso High School reception area

Trish brings festive cheer to Thurso High School reception area

18 December 2019

The entrance area within Thurso High School has been transformed into a sparkling festive wonderland thanks to receptionist Trish Sinclair.


Crafty Christmas fun with countryside rangers

17 December 2019
Crafty Christmas fun with countryside rangers

Crafty Christmas fun with countryside rangers

17 December 2019

Local countryside rangers have been working with children and families making Christmas decorations and crafts from natural or recycled materials.


Bird box workshop at Newtonhill Community Woodland

17 December 2019
Bird box workshop at Newtonhill Community Woodland

Bird box workshop at Newtonhill Community Woodland

17 December 2019

Wick's Newtonhill Community Woodland was turned into a bird box workshop last Sunday as Caithness Countryside Volunteers got down to work.


Catriona braves icy Caithness weather to raise hundreds for animal welfare charity

17 December 2019
Catriona braves icy Caithness weather to raise hundreds for animal welfare charity

Catriona braves icy Caithness weather to raise hundreds for animal welfare charity

17 December 2019

A 12-year-old girl from Halkirk organised and completed a sponsored 10-mile walk for her favourite charity, the Scottish SPCA.


Lybster pupils help restore Flow Country

17 December 2019
Lybster pupils help restore Flow Country

Lybster pupils help restore Flow Country

17 December 2019

Pupils from Lybster Primary School teamed up with local RSPB Scotland staff and volunteers to help in the restoration of the Flow Country.


MSP call over life-saving defibrillators in schools

16 December 2019
MSP call over life-saving defibrillators in schools

MSP call over life-saving defibrillators in schools

16 December 2019

North MSP Rhoda Grant is asking Highland Council to confirm whether it has hit its target to fit defibrillators in all its secondary schools.


Council to get tougher on owners of abandoned cars

16 December 2019
Council to get tougher on owners of abandoned cars

Council to get tougher on owners of abandoned cars

16 December 2019

Motorists across the Highlands have been warned about abandoning cars in public places, with council policy due to be tightened up in 2020.


Recycling centre restrictions aim to prevent commercial misuse

16 December 2019
Recycling centre restrictions aim to prevent commercial misuse

Recycling centre restrictions aim to prevent commercial misuse

16 December 2019

Vehicle restrictions are to be introduced at Highland Council recycling centres to stop the facilities being misused by commercial enterprises.


Let's get on with having a Christmas party!

13 December 2019
Let's get on with having a Christmas party!

Let's get on with having a Christmas party!

13 December 2019

Following a fundraising fashion show held in M&Co, the local branch of LGOWIT was able to hold its Christmas party in Bilbster and Thuster Hall.


Caithness Tang Soo Do members come through tough testing

13 December 2019
Caithness Tang Soo Do members come through tough testing

Caithness Tang Soo Do members come through tough testing

13 December 2019

Students at the Caithness Tang Soo Do martial arts club have been awarded next-level belts after some tough testing at the Ross Institute in Halkirk.


Government must listen to businesses, says Caithness Chamber of Commerce

13 December 2019
Government must listen to businesses, says Caithness Chamber of Commerce

Government must listen to businesses, says Caithness Chamber of Commerce

13 December 2019

Caithness Chamber of Commerce is calling on Boris Johnson's new Government to listen to what businesses have to say and act on their concerns.


Two maximum scores as Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association winter league begins

13 December 2019
Two maximum scores as Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association winter league begins

Two maximum scores as Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association winter league begins

13 December 2019

Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's winter league season is under way, with two shooters in round one hitting the maximum score of 100.


Darts pairs battle it out for honours at Wick

12 December 2019
Darts pairs battle it out for honours at Wick

Darts pairs battle it out for honours at Wick

12 December 2019

Wick and District Darts League's annual league pairs titles were up for grabs this week.


Dress-down donation for Caithness sight and hearing group

11 December 2019
Dress-down donation for Caithness sight and hearing group

Dress-down donation for Caithness sight and hearing group

11 December 2019

A dress-down week held by staff at the BT call centre in Thurso provided a boost for Hearing and Sight Care.


Reay youths are snow grateful for support

11 December 2019
Reay youths are snow grateful for support

Reay youths are snow grateful for support

11 December 2019

Youngsters at Reay Youth Club are set to enjoy another year of fun activities thanks in part to a festive raffle.


Highland Council agrees increase in payments to foster carers

11 December 2019
Highland Council agrees increase in payments to foster carers

Highland Council agrees increase in payments to foster carers

11 December 2019

Highland Council has agreed an increase in payments to foster carers after a campaign waged by a local councillor and latterly an MSP.


Melvich pupils make it an eco-friendly Christmas

11 December 2019
Melvich pupils make it an eco-friendly Christmas

Melvich pupils make it an eco-friendly Christmas

11 December 2019

Children in Melvich Primary School have opted for an environmentally friendly festive season.


Energy minister marks completion of Caithness-Moray transmission link

11 December 2019
Energy minister marks completion of Caithness-Moray transmission link

Energy minister marks completion of Caithness-Moray transmission link

11 December 2019

The Caithness-Moray HVDC link will play a major role in achieving emissions targets, Scotland's energy minister Paul Wheelhouse has said.


Oor Wullie is inspiration for fundraising pupils

11 December 2019
Oor Wullie is inspiration for fundraising pupils

Oor Wullie is inspiration for fundraising pupils

11 December 2019

Big-hearted kids at Canisbay primary have been inspired by Oor Wullie to raise hundreds of pounds for a hospital charity.


Highland News and Media acquires Scottish Provincial Press

11 December 2019
Highland News and Media acquires Scottish Provincial Press

Highland News and Media acquires Scottish Provincial Press

11 December 2019

Scottish Provincial Press Limited has been acquired out of administration by Highland News and Media Limited.


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