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Halkirk Primary School celebrated a significant milestone on June 6 with the grand opening of a new canopy at the school.

A good crowd turned out for the annual rally of Thurso and District Strathspey and Reel Society, held at the town’s Royal British Legion on Saturday.

Witnesses say a manhole cover in Wick “blew 45ft in the air” during an incident in Wick on Sunday afternoon (June 15).

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Witnesses saw officers from around eight police vehicles conduct a drugs raid at a former social security office in Wick on Wednesday evening.

A solicitor’s practice with offices in Wick and Thurso is heading south of the border to set up a base in the centre of London.

The incredible story of how a memorial stone for a long-dead cat became an internet sensation and raised funds for a Thurso charity shop.

There were plenty of colourful costumes on show as Thurso Bowling Club hosted its annual Fraser round-robin charity event in sunny conditions.

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Seven years and more than £1 million in the making, Scotland’s richest man is celebrating the completion of his showpiece and most exclusive garden.

Residents at a Thurso care home have been enjoying music and play with two blocks of Play Away intergenerational classes in the home.

Beaver Scouts from the 2nd Thurso group enjoyed a memorable trip to the Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre.

The boating pond in Thurso was the setting for the annual treasure hunt attended by members, carers and helpers from the Caithness branch of Enable.

The true story of Violet Charlesworth, a notorious Edwardian confidence trickster, is revealed in a new book from Dunbeath-based Whittles Publishing.

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A rare visitor from across the Atlantic has turned up in Caithness.

Residents of Pentland View care home in Thurso have been going quackers over five baby ducks called Bananas, Hawk, Spike, Chico and Waddles.

Roles available span various areas, including visitor experience, retail, catering, and operations.

Primary 7 pupils at Keiss had an unforgettable experience on their residential trip to Fairburn Activity Centre.

Mackays Hotel in Wick is celebrating its 70th year in business with a bumper programme of hotel-hosted food, drink and entertainment events.