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Families ‘let down’ by respite care absence in far north

Families ‘let down’ by respite care absence in far north

Families ‘let down’ by respite care absence in far north

08 February 2025

The absence of overnight respite provision in the north Highlands for youngsters with special needs has taken a major toll, it has been claimed.


Far north MP hits out over ‘wasted potential’ for nuclear power

Far north MP hits out over ‘wasted potential’ for nuclear power

Far north MP hits out over ‘wasted potential’ for nuclear power

07 February 2025

Far north MP Jamie Stone has lamented the “wasted potential” for nuclear development in Scotland with its potential to generate high-quality jobs.


BREAKING: 3 vehicle collision partially closes A9 at Dornoch Bridge

BREAKING: 3 vehicle collision partially closes A9 at Dornoch Bridge

BREAKING: 3 vehicle collision partially closes A9 at Dornoch Bridge

07 February 2025

A three-vehicle crash has partially closed the A9 at Dornoch Bridge.


Bid for transformation of council’s children’s care service

Bid for transformation of council’s children’s care service

Bid for transformation of council’s children’s care service

07 February 2025

Councillors questioned whether a draft three-year plan to implement the changes was “achievable”.


Thurso man was abusive to ex on New Year’s Day

Thurso man was abusive to ex on New Year’s Day

Thurso man was abusive to ex on New Year’s Day

07 February 2025

A Thurso woman had a visit from her ex partner, who behaved in a threatening or abusive manner towards her on New Year’s Day, Wick court heard.


Outgoing farm union president says tax plans are ‘based on inaccurate data’

Outgoing farm union president says tax plans are ‘based on inaccurate data’

Outgoing farm union president says tax plans are ‘based on inaccurate data’

07 February 2025

The UK government’s much-criticised inheritance tax plans are “based on outdated and inaccurate data”, the outgoing NFU Scotland president says.


New trial date for Caithness man over alleged sexual offences

New trial date for Caithness man over alleged sexual offences

New trial date for Caithness man over alleged sexual offences

07 February 2025

A new date has been fixed for the trial of a man who made his name selling racing tips.


Caithness farmer to judge cattle at royal show

Caithness farmer to judge cattle at royal show

Caithness farmer to judge cattle at royal show

07 February 2025

A member of a well-respected Caithness farming family is to judge pedigree bulls and females at a royal occasion.


Inverness to Wick bus passenger attacked by man just out of jail

Inverness to Wick bus passenger attacked by man just out of jail

Inverness to Wick bus passenger attacked by man just out of jail

07 February 2025

A man travelling on the Inverness-Wick bus service was subjected to an unprovoked attack by a drunken fellow passenger – just out of prison.


Plan for 17-turbine wind farm close to Flow Country World Heritage Site

Plan for 17-turbine wind farm close to Flow Country World Heritage Site

Plan for 17-turbine wind farm close to Flow Country World Heritage Site

07 February 2025

Turbines rising to a height of 200 metres will be built close to the Flow Country World Heritage site if plans for a new wind farm are approved.


‘Renewed buzz’ at award-winning Thurso family convenience store

‘Renewed buzz’ at award-winning Thurso family convenience store

‘Renewed buzz’ at award-winning Thurso family convenience store

06 February 2025

Owners and staff at the family-run convenience store D&M Fraser in Thurso have entered 2025 with a “renewed buzz” after winning a national award.


Awareness-raising aim as Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid marks first 20 years

Awareness-raising aim as Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid marks first 20 years

Awareness-raising aim as Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid marks first 20 years

06 February 2025

CASWA is marking its 20th anniversary by highlighting its work in support of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.


Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

06 February 2025

A special commemorative bench in Thurso has been brought back to good functional order thanks to dedicated volunteers from a local heritage group.


Caithness maternity issues can be discussed at human rights events in Wick and Thurso

Caithness maternity issues can be discussed at human rights events in Wick and Thurso

Caithness maternity issues can be discussed at human rights events in Wick and Thurso

06 February 2025

The public can discuss the case for fair maternity healthcare in Caithness at special human rights events in Wick and Thurso.


‘Barbaric’: Owner of hare-coursing dog that attacked deer in Caithness cemetery is first to be sentenced under new hunting law

‘Barbaric’: Owner of hare-coursing dog that attacked deer in Caithness cemetery is first to be sentenced under new hunting law

‘Barbaric’: Owner of hare-coursing dog that attacked deer in Caithness cemetery is first to be sentenced under new hunting law

06 February 2025

A man whose dog attacked a deer while being used to hunt hares at a Caithness cemetery has become the first to be convicted under new hunting laws.


Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

06 February 2025

A couple who have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for The Archie Foundation have been appointed as patrons of the charity.


Was Caithness comet space junk or ‘bolide’ meteor? Anya (10) said it was like ‘an alien falling from the sky’

Was Caithness comet space junk or ‘bolide’ meteor? Anya (10) said it was like ‘an alien falling from the sky’

Was Caithness comet space junk or ‘bolide’ meteor? Anya (10) said it was like ‘an alien falling from the sky’

06 February 2025

Numerous local reports were received by the Groat of a bright comet seen over Caithness that glowed green and white and left a smoky trail.


High street closures have caused ‘erosion of a way of life’, says MP

High street closures have caused ‘erosion of a way of life’, says MP

High street closures have caused ‘erosion of a way of life’, says MP

06 February 2025

The loss of many shops and services from high streets has left many Highland residents “feeling abandoned”, according to far north MP Jamie Stone.


Young Bower man admits sex chat with 13-year-old girl

Young Bower man admits sex chat with 13-year-old girl

Young Bower man admits sex chat with 13-year-old girl

06 February 2025

A young Bower man has admitted having sent a 13-year-old girl a series of sexual messages online.


Gold award for breastfeeding support provided by Highland Council and NHS Highland

Gold award for breastfeeding support provided by Highland Council and NHS Highland

Gold award for breastfeeding support provided by Highland Council and NHS Highland

06 February 2025

The high level of support provided to breastfeeding mothers in the Highlands has been recognised with a gold award.


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