Community

A new scheme due to be launched this spring to reduce the number of disposable cups used in the Highlands wants to hear from coffee drinkers.

Author and magazine editor Kevin Crowe talked of his delight at winning second prize in a Scottish short story competition.

The first panels of the Spirit of the Highlands and Islands Tapestry of 2023 were handed over to six stitching groups from the area this week.

Strictly Inverness dancer Andrea Manson took Highland Hospice mascot Bobby Bee to meet the guys in The Music Shop this morning.

Plans to refurbish the disused public toilets in Wick could be dropped in favour of clearing the site and putting a new modular building in place.

Wick litter-pick organiser Allan Bruce wants to make this year's Spring Clean in the town "bigger and better" than ever when it begins in March.

A neglected garden space in Pulteneytown could be given a new lease of life with the help of the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council.

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon

Police Scotland and Highland Council are seeking to reassure the public that work is underway to find a solution for Kessock Bridge closures.

A former Anglican vicar has just moved from the East Midlands to become minister of Thurso and North Coast Free Church.

Community councillors in Wick are hoping to develop a good working relationship with Police Scotland after a "positive" recent meeting.

Far north politicians are being urged to take a tour of Wick's potholed streets and see for themselves how the town is "falling to bits".

Joan Lawrie has described her five-year spell at the heart of community development in Thurso as "an immense source of pride".

Wick community councillors heard this week that the town's New Year street party, organised by the HAPPY committee, had been "an excellent night".

Generous visitors to Highland Hospice's grotto managed to donate more than £8500 during December.

Donald Wilson, who recently retired after 51 years in journalism, has been awarded the Barron Trophy for lifetime achievement in the business.

Caithness consumers with prepayment gas and electricity meters are reminded to redeem energy rebate vouchers as the first expiry dates loom.

Lorry loads of gifts were sent to Ukraine and elsewhere in Eastern Europe thanks to generous donations, including from people across Caithness.

Organisers of the Caithness International Science Festival are delighted that the Scottish Government has awarded them £10k towards this year's event.

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