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Storytime as Thurso pupils read to care home residents

Storytime as Thurso pupils read to care home residents

Storytime as Thurso pupils read to care home residents

16 February 2025

Pupils from a Thurso school took part in National Storytelling Week earlier this month by reading to residents at a nearby care home.


Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices – last chance to apply

Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices – last chance to apply

Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices – last chance to apply

13 February 2025

Apprenticeship opportunities at Dounreay are being highlighted with a total of 23 new roles being recruited for at the former nuclear power test site.


Children’s author gives books to Reay pupils on visit to her old school

Children’s author gives books to Reay pupils on visit to her old school

Children’s author gives books to Reay pupils on visit to her old school

12 February 2025

A visit by a local author proved to be “an amazing experience” for pupils and staff at Reay Primary School, with each child receiving a set of books.


Tributes pour in after sudden death of Wick High School pupil

Tributes pour in after sudden death of Wick High School pupil

Tributes pour in after sudden death of Wick High School pupil

12 February 2025

Many tributes have been posted on Wick High School’s Facebook page after one of its pupils suddenly passed away yesterday.


Leadership ‘satisfactory’ at Bower nursery after management change following ‘unsettled period’

Leadership ‘satisfactory’ at Bower nursery after management change following ‘unsettled period’

Leadership ‘satisfactory’ at Bower nursery after management change following ‘unsettled period’

11 February 2025

New management at an early years playgroup in Bower has “stabilised leadership”, an inspection has found.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso celebration for Oksana after three years of eco initiative

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso celebration for Oksana after three years of eco initiative

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso celebration for Oksana after three years of eco initiative

10 February 2025

Thurso was buzzing with all things eco and sustainable as Oksana Iatsiuta said farewell after a three-year tenure with a special community initiative.


Burns lunch and hoolie in the hall at Mount Pleasant

Burns lunch and hoolie in the hall at Mount Pleasant

Burns lunch and hoolie in the hall at Mount Pleasant

08 February 2025

Pupils and staff at Mount Pleasant in Thurso celebrated Scotland’s national bard – and also enjoyed a hoolie in the school hall.


Coach says it’s a privilege for Wick cheerleaders to compete on national stage

Coach says it’s a privilege for Wick cheerleaders to compete on national stage

Coach says it’s a privilege for Wick cheerleaders to compete on national stage

05 February 2025

Wick High School’s cheerleaders are looking forward to taking part in the annual competition held by the Scottish Schools’ Cheerleading Association.


Highland Council completes multimillion pound purchase of D&E Coaches marking a new era for public transport in the region

Highland Council completes multimillion pound purchase of D&E Coaches marking a new era for public transport in the region

Highland Council completes multimillion pound purchase of D&E Coaches marking a new era for public transport in the region

05 February 2025

The deal will retain all staff and aims to save millions on school contracts with the company being run as a going concern.


PICTURES: Colourful Cocoon collaboration at Thurso Art Gallery provided a ‘creative voice’ for women

PICTURES: Colourful Cocoon collaboration at Thurso Art Gallery provided a ‘creative voice’ for women

PICTURES: Colourful Cocoon collaboration at Thurso Art Gallery provided a ‘creative voice’ for women

04 February 2025

A colourful array of textiles wowed those attending an exhibition of works at Thurso Art Gallery in a collaborative show led by artist Laura O’Kane.


Wave your own flag at a ‘fun and furious arts installation’ on Thurso beach

Wave your own flag at a ‘fun and furious arts installation’ on Thurso beach

Wave your own flag at a ‘fun and furious arts installation’ on Thurso beach

02 February 2025

A community-based arts installation for families to share their creativity is planned for Thurso beach with a special flag waving event.


‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

30 January 2025

A new report is highlighting “significant employment opportunities” for the Highlands arising from a flagship pumped storage hydro project.


Wick library to be part of green initiative

Wick library to be part of green initiative

Wick library to be part of green initiative

28 January 2025

Wick library is one of four new Green Hubs that will be transformed into innovative centres for community climate engagement.


Public event in Wick to remember HMS Exmouth on 85th anniversary of its sinking

Public event in Wick to remember HMS Exmouth on 85th anniversary of its sinking

Public event in Wick to remember HMS Exmouth on 85th anniversary of its sinking

28 January 2025

Marking the 85th anniversary of HMS Exmouth’s sinking during WW2 there will be a public event at Wick High School on Thursday evening at 7pm.


PICTURES: Pupils make the most of Caithness countryside by embracing the outdoors

PICTURES: Pupils make the most of Caithness countryside by embracing the outdoors

PICTURES: Pupils make the most of Caithness countryside by embracing the outdoors

28 January 2025

Children at a Caithness primary school and nursery have been bringing their learning to life by escaping the classroom.


Bettyhill great yellow bumblebee emergency community gathering

Bettyhill great yellow bumblebee emergency community gathering

Bettyhill great yellow bumblebee emergency community gathering

26 January 2025

Conservation experts are joining forces to help save the rare and threatened great yellow bumblebee at Bettyhill.


Lyth Arts Centre looks for new board members

Lyth Arts Centre looks for new board members

Lyth Arts Centre looks for new board members

25 January 2025

Lyth Arts Centre is looking to recruit new board members to help steer the organisation into its next phase of activity.


Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

25 January 2025

Councillor Michael Gregson says ‘they are letting down the staff, the pupils, the parents and the people of the Highlands’


Caithness jobs fair offers link to local and national industry leaders

Caithness jobs fair offers link to local and national industry leaders

Caithness jobs fair offers link to local and national industry leaders

25 January 2025

People delving into the world of work or looking for a career change or training opportunities will have a chance to connect with industry leaders.


Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

24 January 2025

Highland Council has announced the closure of a number of schools and nurseries affecting thousands of youngsters today as Storm Eowyn strikes.


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