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New manager says it's an exciting time to take on regeneration partnership role

New manager says it's an exciting time to take on regeneration partnership role

New manager says it's an exciting time to take on regeneration partnership role

11 June 2019

Peter Faccenda has been welcomed into the role of Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership manager.


Stone calls on Government to get north connected to web

Stone calls on Government to get north connected to web

Stone calls on Government to get north connected to web

11 June 2019

North MP Jamie Stone has urged the Scottish Government to connect the whole of Caithness to the internet.


Thurso residents relieved as whale carcass is removed at last

Thurso residents relieved as whale carcass is removed at last

Thurso residents relieved as whale carcass is removed at last

11 June 2019

The carcass of the young humpback whale which ended up on Thurso beach has finally been removed – much to the relief of local residents.


History and geography prize-winners at Thurso High

History and geography prize-winners at Thurso High

History and geography prize-winners at Thurso High

10 June 2019

Two awards were handed out at the Thurso High School senior pupils' leavers lunch.


Your 'specs appeal' could make you a winner

Your 'specs appeal' could make you a winner

Your 'specs appeal' could make you a winner

10 June 2019

A WICK based opticians urges local people who wear glasses to share a selfie and be in the chance of winning £10,000.


Artist Catherine hopes to make a splash with table-top card game

Artist Catherine hopes to make a splash with table-top card game

Artist Catherine hopes to make a splash with table-top card game

08 June 2019

The new game created and designed by Caithness artist Catherine Redgate may sound a bit fishy – but it is all above board.


From graffiti art to sheep-shearing at Latheron Show

From graffiti art to sheep-shearing at Latheron Show

From graffiti art to sheep-shearing at Latheron Show

08 June 2019

This year's Latheron Show looks set to be action-packed with lots of new exciting activities lined up to attract spectators.


'We aim to be a café with a difference'

'We aim to be a café with a difference'

'We aim to be a café with a difference'

07 June 2019

Thurso Community Café is more than just a coffee shop – it is also a place of support for all, operating in its new role as a social enterprise.


Thurso High School pupils in 10k sponsored walk

Thurso High School pupils in 10k sponsored walk

Thurso High School pupils in 10k sponsored walk

07 June 2019

Some 350 first, second and third-year pupils along with staff took part in Thurso High School's 10k sponsored walk.


Laurandy staff and families celebrate top marks in care report

Laurandy staff and families celebrate top marks in care report

Laurandy staff and families celebrate top marks in care report

07 June 2019

Staff and families got together at the Laurandy Centre in Wick to celebrate the top marks received in a recent inspection report.


Vintage rally club clocks up its 50th year

Vintage rally club clocks up its 50th year

Vintage rally club clocks up its 50th year

07 June 2019

Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club's 50th annual rally takes place at John O'Groats on Sunday.


Proud Scotland award goes to Highland LGBT magazine

Proud Scotland award goes to Highland LGBT magazine

Proud Scotland award goes to Highland LGBT magazine

07 June 2019

Local writer Kevin Crowe and his husband Simon Long collected the Arts & Media Award at the LGBT Proud Scotland Awards on behalf of UnDividingLines.


College in Thurso faces £2.5 million deficit by 2022/23

College in Thurso faces £2.5 million deficit by 2022/23

College in Thurso faces £2.5 million deficit by 2022/23

07 June 2019

Thurso-based North Highland College UHI could have a deficit of £2.5 million by 2022/23, according to an Audit Scotland report.


Parking charge hailed as driving force for change at John O'Groats

Parking charge hailed as driving force for change at John O'Groats

Parking charge hailed as driving force for change at John O'Groats

07 June 2019

Up to £30,000 a year could be raised to enhance the John O'Groats area by introducing parking charges for motorists.


Caithness CAB helps put £2.3 million back in people's pockets

Caithness CAB helps put £2.3 million back in people's pockets

Caithness CAB helps put £2.3 million back in people's pockets

07 June 2019

Volunteers at citizens advice offices in Caithness have helped get over £2.3 million for people in the far north.


North coast potential for floating offshore wind highlighted

North coast potential for floating offshore wind highlighted

North coast potential for floating offshore wind highlighted

07 June 2019

The north coast of Caithness and Sutherland could have "significant opportunities" in floating offshore wind developments over the next 10 years.


Fifteen acts taking to the stage in Thurso’s Got Talent spectacular

Fifteen acts taking to the stage in Thurso’s Got Talent spectacular

Fifteen acts taking to the stage in Thurso’s Got Talent spectacular

06 June 2019

Final preparations are being made for Thurso's Got Talent on Saturday, organised by Thurso Community Development Trust and showcasing 15 acts.


Hunt is on in Caithness and Sutherland for rare bumblebees

Hunt is on in Caithness and Sutherland for rare bumblebees

Hunt is on in Caithness and Sutherland for rare bumblebees

06 June 2019

Caithness and Sutherland are among parts of the Highlands and Islands being targeted this summer in a hunt to save the great yellow bumblebee.


Humpback whale carcass being removed from Thurso beach

Humpback whale carcass being removed from Thurso beach

Humpback whale carcass being removed from Thurso beach

06 June 2019

The young humpback whale which was washed up at Scrabster and drifted on to Thurso beach is due to be removed by Highland Council this afternoon.


Caithness veteran at D-Day commemorations

Caithness veteran at D-Day commemorations

Caithness veteran at D-Day commemorations

06 June 2019

A former RAF pilot who lives in Thurso was among the war veterans who took part in events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.


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