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Thurso's spectacular Little Mermaid panto wows audiences

Thurso Players' pantomime The Little Mermaid, which runs until Saturday, is proving to be a splash hit with audiences.

Ganseys donated to Wick museum

Beautifully crafted gansey jumpers based on patterns worn by local fishermen have been donated to Wick Heritage Museum.

Government must listen to businesses, says Caithness Chamber of Commerce

Caithness Chamber of Commerce is calling on Boris Johnson's new Government to listen to what businesses have to say and act on their concerns.

Dounreay operators slammed over radioactive leak

A radioactive emission at Dounreay in February "contravened multiple conditions" of its radioactive substances authorisation, it has emerged.

End of the road for bus users' group serving Caithness

A decision to disband a bus users' group was made "without telling anyone", according to campaigner and former community councillor Brenda Herrick.

'Try Melvich Hotel...' Pupils stage a retelling of Christmas story

Pupils of Melvich Primary and Early Learning Centre staged a successful retelling the story of the first Christmas, entitled It’s a Party.

Thurso's town clock fixed in time for the bells

Thurso's Hogmanay revellers can now take in the bells in the town centre after the lightning-damaged town clock was repaired this week.

Let's get on with having a Christmas party!

Following a fundraising fashion show held in M&Co, the local branch of LGOWIT was able to hold its Christmas party in Bilbster and Thuster Hall.

Speedo Mick's near-naked trip through Wick

Walking from John O'Groats to Land's End in a pair of Speedo trunks? Is he taking the Mick or what?

STEM award for hydrogeologist Rhona

A Caithness woman who is a hydrogeologist in the mining industry in Australia has won an award for encouraging children to get involved in science.

Le Jog anniversary marked at Wick dinner

A dinner was held in Wick's Norseman Hotel this week to mark the 25th anniversary of Le Jog endurance rally.

General Election: hold for Liberal Democrats in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Jamie Strone wins by just 204 votes to keep his seat in Westminster

Polls open for UK general election

Highlanders told that their 'vote matters' in the crunch election

Energy minister marks completion of Caithness-Moray transmission link

The Caithness-Moray HVDC link will play a major role in achieving emissions targets, Scotland's energy minister Paul Wheelhouse has said.

Highland Council agrees increase in payments to foster carers

Highland Council has agreed an increase in payments to foster carers after a campaign waged by a local councillor and latterly an MSP.

Moving memorial for Duncansby tragedy of 1959

A moving memorial event for the George Robb fishing boat disaster was held at Duncansby Head lighthouse and the Seaview Hotel in John O'Groats.

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Thurso's spectacular Little Mermaid panto wows audiences

Thurso's spectacular Little Mermaid panto wows audiences

Ganseys donated to Wick museum

Ganseys donated to Wick museum

Government must listen to businesses, says Caithness Chamber of Commerce

Government must listen to businesses, says Caithness Chamber of Commerce

Dounreay operators slammed over radioactive leak

Dounreay operators slammed over radioactive leak

End of the road for bus users' group serving Caithness

End of the road for bus users' group serving Caithness

'Try Melvich Hotel...' Pupils stage a retelling of Christmas story

'Try Melvich Hotel...' Pupils stage a retelling of Christmas story

Thurso's town clock fixed in time for the bells

Thurso's town clock fixed in time for the bells

Let's get on with having a Christmas party!

Let's get on with having a Christmas party!

Speedo Mick's near-naked trip through Wick