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Call for better communication after RTS delay is announced

Call for better communication after RTS delay is announced

Call for better communication after RTS delay is announced

19 June 2025

The widespread switch-off of obsolete energy meters will not happen at the end of this month, as had been planned – they will be phased out instead.


Thurso Beaver group leaders recognised for 40 years of service to scouting

Thurso Beaver group leaders recognised for 40 years of service to scouting

Thurso Beaver group leaders recognised for 40 years of service to scouting

19 June 2025

Two long-standing figures at 2nd Thurso Scout Group have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to local Scouting.


Offers over £120,000 sought for former Altnabreac schoolhouse

Offers over £120,000 sought for former Altnabreac schoolhouse

Offers over £120,000 sought for former Altnabreac schoolhouse

19 June 2025

The “wonderfully remote” former Altnabreac schoolhouse is within the Flow Country World Heritage Site and offers “stunning rural views”.


Caithness primary and nursery school praised for progress in meeting inspectors’ demands

Caithness primary and nursery school praised for progress in meeting inspectors’ demands

Caithness primary and nursery school praised for progress in meeting inspectors’ demands

19 June 2025

A Caithness school has been hailed by Scotland’s education authority for improvements made since a previous inspection.


Dunnet music festival organisers ‘always trying to keep ahead of the game’

Dunnet music festival organisers ‘always trying to keep ahead of the game’

Dunnet music festival organisers ‘always trying to keep ahead of the game’

19 June 2025

Organisers of Tunes By the Dunes are seeking to “raise the bar” as they look ahead to the 2025 festival over the weekend of September 5 and 6.


Researchers say Caithness should be proud of ‘elite midwife’ Christian Couper

Researchers say Caithness should be proud of ‘elite midwife’ Christian Couper

Researchers say Caithness should be proud of ‘elite midwife’ Christian Couper

18 June 2025

University researchers have said that Caithness should be proud of an “elite midwife” from two centuries ago who delivered almost 4000 babies.


‘It’s up there with gala week now’: Wick RNLI set for Harbour Day

‘It’s up there with gala week now’: Wick RNLI set for Harbour Day

‘It’s up there with gala week now’: Wick RNLI set for Harbour Day

18 June 2025

Lifeboat volunteers are hoping the “phenomenal” level of support for the annual Wick RNLI Harbour Day continues this weekend.


Thurso’s former Socially Growing shop available as community space after makeover

Thurso’s former Socially Growing shop available as community space after makeover

Thurso’s former Socially Growing shop available as community space after makeover

18 June 2025

The former Socially Growing shop in Thurso town centre has been given a new lease of life as a community space that local groups can hire.


Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre raises over £10,000 for lifeboat service

Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre raises over £10,000 for lifeboat service

Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre raises over £10,000 for lifeboat service

18 June 2025

The annual Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre at Scrabster was opened by Mac Macgill and featured stalls, pipe band, Highland dancers and emergency services.


PICTURES: Knockout publicity for Caithness as boxing legend Tyson Fury hits Groats on busy filming schedule

PICTURES: Knockout publicity for Caithness as boxing legend Tyson Fury hits Groats on busy filming schedule

PICTURES: Knockout publicity for Caithness as boxing legend Tyson Fury hits Groats on busy filming schedule

18 June 2025

Boxing legend Tyson Fury dropped into John O’Groats for a no-frills car camping stay last night as part of a filming schedule for a new Netflix series


‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

18 June 2025

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members


Pride ‘more important’ in areas like Caithness

Pride ‘more important’ in areas like Caithness

Pride ‘more important’ in areas like Caithness

18 June 2025

Dr Emma Miller has lived in rural communities around the world, and has seen the impact that visibility can have on the next generation.


Reay nursery staff delighted after ‘incredible achievement’ in gaining top marks for inspection report

Reay nursery staff delighted after ‘incredible achievement’ in gaining top marks for inspection report

Reay nursery staff delighted after ‘incredible achievement’ in gaining top marks for inspection report

18 June 2025

A charity run Caithness nursery is celebrating after receiving a glowing report from the Care Inspectorate.


Newton Park pupils raise thousands for air ambulance appeal

Newton Park pupils raise thousands for air ambulance appeal

Newton Park pupils raise thousands for air ambulance appeal

18 June 2025

Pupils at Newton Park Primary School in Wick have raised thousands of pounds for an appeal by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.


Business women will be ready to party!

Business women will be ready to party!

Business women will be ready to party!

18 June 2025

Support from local firms helps make Highland Business Women Awards so special.


PICTURES: Tiny therapy pony and chihuahua head up charity walk for Wick care home residents and raise over £700

PICTURES: Tiny therapy pony and chihuahua head up charity walk for Wick care home residents and raise over £700

PICTURES: Tiny therapy pony and chihuahua head up charity walk for Wick care home residents and raise over £700

18 June 2025

A model and riding stables owner from Lyth headed up a fundraising walk along with her therapy horse, Mr Bojangles, and pet chihuahua, Louis Vuitton.


Energy costs still rising despite Labour’s promises

Energy costs still rising despite Labour’s promises

Energy costs still rising despite Labour’s promises

18 June 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


Handcuffed to Megrahi: Former Caithness police officer tells of Lockerbie link

Handcuffed to Megrahi: Former Caithness police officer tells of Lockerbie link

Handcuffed to Megrahi: Former Caithness police officer tells of Lockerbie link

17 June 2025

A former Caithness police officer has been recalling the “very surreal” experience of being handcuffed to Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.


Excitement over Pride event partially because ‘it didn’t feel like something that would happen here’

Excitement over Pride event partially because ‘it didn’t feel like something that would happen here’

Excitement over Pride event partially because ‘it didn’t feel like something that would happen here’

17 June 2025

Cassie Greenford shares why the first ever Pride March in Caithness is important for her, the LGBTQ+ community and the general population.


Thurso cycling volunteers grateful for support over trishaw storage base

Thurso cycling volunteers grateful for support over trishaw storage base

Thurso cycling volunteers grateful for support over trishaw storage base

17 June 2025

Cycling charity volunteers now have a permanent storage facility for their three-wheeled bike, thanks to a funding award and support from businesses.


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