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Castletown mum in call for zebra crossing on NC500 road through village

Castletown mum in call for zebra crossing on NC500 road through village

Castletown mum in call for zebra crossing on NC500 road through village

30 April 2021

A Castletown mother is calling for a new road crossing to help children safely access a busy play park in the village.


Opening on the Horizon for new hub

Opening on the Horizon for new hub

Opening on the Horizon for new hub

30 April 2021

The former Caithness Horizons is expected to open in the summer under new management and a new name.


Confusion reigns: 20's Plenty or 30's Plenty on Thurso streets?

Confusion reigns: 20's Plenty or 30's Plenty on Thurso streets?

Confusion reigns: 20's Plenty or 30's Plenty on Thurso streets?

29 April 2021

A Thurso resident pointed out an apparent anomaly in the stated speed limits around the town.


Scottish SPCA calls on dog walkers to help Paws on Plastic initiative

Scottish SPCA calls on dog walkers to help Paws on Plastic initiative

Scottish SPCA calls on dog walkers to help Paws on Plastic initiative

29 April 2021

Dog walkers are being urged to help wildlife and pets by picking up litter on their regular walkies.


WATCH: Meet Flash on International Guide Dog Day as she meets star of Gavin and Stacey

WATCH: Meet Flash on International Guide Dog Day as she meets star of Gavin and Stacey

WATCH: Meet Flash on International Guide Dog Day as she meets star of Gavin and Stacey

28 April 2021

CUTE puppy behind Guide Dogs animation featuring Gavin and Stacey star.


New start for town centres as lockdown eases

New start for town centres as lockdown eases

New start for town centres as lockdown eases

28 April 2021

Torrential downpours may have affected those venturing out this week but there has certainly been a buzz about the town centres of Wick and Thurso.


Thurso dancers on the move again

Thurso dancers on the move again

Thurso dancers on the move again

27 April 2021

A Thurso-based dancing group says it looks forward to having people join its Zoom classes to tighten up their lockdown muscles.


Flower power activist appeals for funds to make Thurso 'pulsate with colour'

Flower power activist appeals for funds to make Thurso 'pulsate with colour'

Flower power activist appeals for funds to make Thurso 'pulsate with colour'

27 April 2021

Community activist Alexander Glasgow has launched a fundraiser appeal to bring 'compassion and colour' to Thurso through the power of planted flowers.


WATCH: Barley bales and dung heaps make Thurso a better place

WATCH: Barley bales and dung heaps make Thurso a better place

WATCH: Barley bales and dung heaps make Thurso a better place

26 April 2021

A community activist has been helping improve the look of Thurso with a little help from a local farm.


'There are roads we cannot afford to fix,' says Caithness Committee chair

'There are roads we cannot afford to fix,' says Caithness Committee chair

'There are roads we cannot afford to fix,' says Caithness Committee chair

26 April 2021

The Caithness Committee chair admitted only one-third of the roads earmarked for the council's structural maintenance programme can be fixed.


Key advice for Caithness residents as restrictions ease

Key advice for Caithness residents as restrictions ease

Key advice for Caithness residents as restrictions ease

26 April 2021

Scotland’s national advice service has offered consumer tips to Scots as Covid restrictions ease today.


Greens pledge a third off rail fares for all residents

Greens pledge a third off rail fares for all residents

Greens pledge a third off rail fares for all residents

26 April 2021

The Scottish Greens will introduce a new railcard to immediately bring down the cost of rail fares for all Scottish residents.


Raising awareness through Sheep Worrying Fortnight

Raising awareness through Sheep Worrying Fortnight

Raising awareness through Sheep Worrying Fortnight

25 April 2021

The UK the National Sheep Association is preparing to launch its latest campaign based around the problem of sheep worrying by dogs.


PICTURES: Thurso Camera Club puts new chairman in the frame

PICTURES: Thurso Camera Club puts new chairman in the frame

PICTURES: Thurso Camera Club puts new chairman in the frame

24 April 2021

A new man will focus his attention on leading Thurso Camera Club after its chairman and secretary stood down at the AGM last week.


WATCH: Sun shines on Castletown as Piano James resumes his 1400-mile trek

WATCH: Sun shines on Castletown as Piano James resumes his 1400-mile trek

WATCH: Sun shines on Castletown as Piano James resumes his 1400-mile trek

24 April 2021

It was all smiles at a children's playpark in Castletown this week as a music loving fundraiser pulled into town after a month's delay.


Lybster glass studio supports women with a 'pink hand grenade'

Lybster glass studio supports women with a 'pink hand grenade'

Lybster glass studio supports women with a 'pink hand grenade'

23 April 2021

A Lybster based art studio is 'delighted' to be involved in a joint project raising awareness of violence against women.


We’ll deliver full fibre broadband to Highlands by 2027, says Edward Mountain

We’ll deliver full fibre broadband to Highlands by 2027, says Edward Mountain

We’ll deliver full fibre broadband to Highlands by 2027, says Edward Mountain

23 April 2021

A top election pledge of the Scottish Conservatives is to connect every home and business to full fibre broadband by the end of 2027.


Dunnet distillery celebrates Earth Day with new environment manager

Dunnet distillery celebrates Earth Day with new environment manager

Dunnet distillery celebrates Earth Day with new environment manager

22 April 2021

Global warming is the hot topic this Earth Day and a local company proudly wears its heart on its sleeve with the appointment of a new staff member.


New access rangers will help Highland cope with tourist influx

New access rangers will help Highland cope with tourist influx

New access rangers will help Highland cope with tourist influx

22 April 2021

Ten new countryside rangers will be taken on to help deal with potential problems at tourist hotspots in the Highlands this summer.


PICTURES: Why the sad face? Must be all that A9 roadside rubbish

PICTURES: Why the sad face? Must be all that A9 roadside rubbish

PICTURES: Why the sad face? Must be all that A9 roadside rubbish

22 April 2021

A lay-by near Thurso on the A9 has accumulated rubbish, some appearing to be years old, despite a Highland Council bin sitting at the site.


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