Community

Community representatives in Thurso have welcomed the impending re-opening of a public convenience just off the town centre.

The chief executive of Scotland's biggest animal welfare charity has been taken to task for "an incredibly disappointing response" to councillors.

A Wick-based education leader who used Lego to help young people’s development has got plenty to keep him busy in his retirement...

The Highlands and Islands Climate Festival has seen more than 100 events encouraging people to 'think local, share local, grow local and eat local'.

Scrabster resident John Sawkins highlights up and coming local events for the Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival and how he got involved in it.

A last-ditch bid is being made to secure the future of a long-established voluntary group dedicated to preserving and promoting Thurso's history.

Police in Wick are asking people with CCTV in the town to review their footage after a BMX bike was stolen.

A young Highland journalist has won a national award for highlighting the plight of displaced care home residents in her home town of Ullapool.

A planning proposal has been put forward to the council for a sculpted tree to be placed in Thurso to help grieving parents.

Young Farmers will mark their centenary next weekend by placing a commemorative stone at the former Caithness schoolhouse where it all began in 1923.

A champion surfer from Murkle, near Thurso, is preparing to lead the Scottish junior surfing team on the biggest stage in the world.

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival will host an event at Halkirk next month.

Thurso and District Pipe Band is hosting a ceilidh to celebrate its 110th anniversary next weekend.

Fishing crisis, plans for a new sports pavilion and high demand for school lunches.

Highland Council today (September 22) issued an update on its glass recycling service and made an apology for its contractor's failures.

A north coast shopkeeper who served the community his whole life has been given a well-deserved send-off after his retirement earlier this year.

More than 70 graduates were personally congratulated by Princess Anne in Thurso as their successes were recognised

Nine jobs have been created at a new hardware store in Wick and the company aims to support local charities, announced Screwfix this week.

Campaigners calling for a rethink of the Balmore closure plan have claimed "no thought" was given to the geographical location of the animal centre.

Mrs Lynsey Macleod, vice-president of Latheron SWI, welcomed members and several new guests to the September meeting.