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'Major achievement' as Caithness company Blargoans is named among winners in Scottish Green Energy Awards
'Major achievement' as Caithness company Blargoans is named among winners in Scottish Green Energy Awards
03 December 2021
Caithness-based Blargoans was praised for its "major achievement" after being named among the winners at the Scottish Green Energy Awards last night.
Teenager arrested after Wick crash
Teenager arrested after Wick crash
03 December 2021
A 19-year-old was arrested after a car crashed in Wick this morning.
Thank those who go beyond their call of duty
Thank those who go beyond their call of duty
03 December 2021
Who will be your Highland Heroes 2022 emergency services/armed forces hero?
Call from Thurso Community Council to fight the planned closure of TSB branch in the town
Call from Thurso Community Council to fight the planned closure of TSB branch in the town
03 December 2021
The proposed closure of the TSB branch in Thurso is "shocking" and has to be opposed, say the town's community council.
Driver alleged to have delayed police officers responding to priority call-out
Driver alleged to have delayed police officers responding to priority call-out
03 December 2021
A man has been accused of driving carelessly between Hastigrow and Bower.
'I hope this happens to nobody else,' says son of hospitalised 80-year-old Wick man who suffered a fortnight of agonising pain
'I hope this happens to nobody else,' says son of hospitalised 80-year-old Wick man who suffered a fortnight of agonising pain
03 December 2021
A Wick man said he felt there was no choice but to 'abandon' his elderly father at the local hospital after failing to get proper medical treatment.
SPONSORED CONTENT: The future of the Rural Economy is ours to create with Harper Macleod
SPONSORED CONTENT: The future of the Rural Economy is ours to create with Harper Macleod
03 December 2021
Chris Kerr reflects on some of the major themes which emerged from the recent Scottish Highlands and Islands Rural Economy Conference & Awards
NHS Highland chairman welcomes 'significant milestone' for Caithness redesign
NHS Highland chairman welcomes 'significant milestone' for Caithness redesign
03 December 2021
The chairman of NHS Highland, Professor Boyd Robertson, has welcomed a "significant milestone" for the redesign of health services in Caithness.
Tough call for judges at the Scottish Highlands and Islands Rural Economy (SHIREs) Awards
Tough call for judges at the Scottish Highlands and Islands Rural Economy (SHIREs) Awards
02 December 2021
Skye gin maker and Inverness charity share top accolade at Scottish Highlands and Islands Rural Economy (SHIREs) Awards
Socially Growing open day will give insight into Thurso's net-zero aims
Socially Growing open day will give insight into Thurso's net-zero aims
02 December 2021
The social enterprise Socially Growing is hosting an open day this weekend at its Thurso base which is on course to start up early in the new year.
Antiques, explosions and notable personalities in new collection of stories from Thurso's past
Antiques, explosions and notable personalities in new collection of stories from Thurso's past
02 December 2021
A new book gives an insight into notable people and events from Thurso's past – and delves into some explosive subject matter along the way.
Tractors trundle across Caithness in inaugural William Gunn memorial run
Tractors trundle across Caithness in inaugural William Gunn memorial run
02 December 2021
Twenty tractors made their way through the heart of Caithness at the weekend as a tribute to a local farmer who passed away in 2015.
People urged to take part in survey to help fight mental health stigma
People urged to take part in survey to help fight mental health stigma
02 December 2021
A survey billed as the first of its kind is looking to gather experiences of mental health stigma and discrimination.
Community groups and local charities to take centre stage at Christmas market on Thurso Fun Day
Community groups and local charities to take centre stage at Christmas market on Thurso Fun Day
02 December 2021
Community groups and local charities will take centre stage at a Christmas market being held as part of Thurso's Fun Day this weekend.
Woman caught speeding with child in the car is told her conduct was "madness"
Woman caught speeding with child in the car is told her conduct was "madness"
02 December 2021
A single mother escaped a driving ban after admitting speeding at Bilbster.
Dog owner admits pet worried sheep
Dog owner admits pet worried sheep
02 December 2021
Wick Sheriff Court was told a lamb had to be put down after the incident.
Thurso car park for leased vehicles criticised by local community councillors
Thurso car park for leased vehicles criticised by local community councillors
02 December 2021
A car park for vehicles leased from a commercial company is causing concern to local community councillors.
Indecent images of children found at man's home
Indecent images of children found at man's home
02 December 2021
A man pleaded guilty to possession of the images when he appeared at Wick Sheriff Court.
Road safety would be improved by 20mph speed limit throughout Thurso, say community council
Road safety would be improved by 20mph speed limit throughout Thurso, say community council
02 December 2021
A uniform 20mph speed limit in Thurso would end confusion for drivers and improve road safety.
Proposed energy project in north-east Caithness will have mix of wind and solar power
Proposed energy project in north-east Caithness will have mix of wind and solar power
02 December 2021
Plans have been drawn up for a renewable energy project in north-east Caithness that will feature solar arrays as well as wind turbines.