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Wick pupils set to benefit from voluntary scheme with the local fire service

Pupils at Wick High School are being given the opportunity to gain experience with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Research project to examine early European trade routes

Archaeologists and historians at the University of the Highlands and Islands are taking part in a research project on early trade links with Europe.

Thurso pupils through to the national debating semi-final

Two Thurso High School pupils fought off stiff competition to make it through to the semi-final stage of the annual Law Society debating tournament.

Health walks in Caithness to benefit from funding boost

Health walks in Wick, Thurso and Dunbeath are to benefit from a funding boost which will also see other similar groups being set up in the county.

Chamber delighted to be working on single-use pilot projects

Caithness Chamber of Commerce has said it is delighted to be helping deliver three pilot projects aimed at reducing consumption of single-use items.

Public inconvenience at Wick toilets

Repeated acts of vandalism at Wick's public toilets has led to the council closing the facility for much of the day now.

Waltzes, twists and Macarenas galore at Enable Valentine's dance

Dance moves are in the grove at charity event in Thurso

Airports project is 'demoralising workforce'

A whistle-blower at Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd has spoken of the negative impact that plans to centralise air traffic control have had.

School music problems hit the wrong note at Bettyhill

Problems with school buildings are hitting the wrong note among parents of pupils at Farr High because of the disruption caused to music lessons.

Jamie Stone highlights contribution made by overseas workers

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MSP Jamie Stone has highlighted the contribution made to the UK economy by workers from overseas.

Puffin Croft features in TV series

A John O'Groats petting farm will feature in celebrity presenter Ben Fogle's new series on Channel 5 next week.

North MP backs sentence increase for animal cruelty

North MP Jamie Stone has given his support – and that of his cat – to a campaign for an increase the maximum sentences for animal cruelty.

Hundreds enjoy mart open event at Forss

Almost 300 people visited Forss hall last weekend to enjoy an exhibition of mart memorabilia.

Caithness businesses take part in £1m single-use initiative

Caithness businesses are among those leading the charge in Scotland to cut down on single-use disposable items.

Allowance is benefiting thousands of carers in Highlands

Gail Ross has praised the work of Highland carers after highlighting that thousands have benefited from Carer’s Allowance Supplement payments.

Concern at 'lenient punishment' after knife incident at Thurso school

A parent has hit out at the "lenient punishment" for a Thurso High School pupil following an alleged incident in which a knife was pulled out.

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Wick pupils set to benefit from voluntary scheme with the local fire service

Wick pupils set to benefit from voluntary scheme with the local fire service

Research project to examine early European trade routes

Research project to examine early European trade routes

Thurso pupils through to the national debating semi-final

Thurso pupils through to the national debating semi-final

Health walks in Caithness to benefit from funding boost

Health walks in Caithness to benefit from funding boost

Chamber delighted to be working on single-use pilot projects

Chamber delighted to be working on single-use pilot projects

Public inconvenience at Wick toilets

Public inconvenience at Wick toilets

Waltzes, twists and Macarenas galore at Enable Valentine's dance

Waltzes, twists and Macarenas galore at Enable Valentine's dance

Airports project is 'demoralising workforce'

Airports project is 'demoralising workforce'

School music problems hit the wrong note at Bettyhill

School music problems hit the wrong note at Bettyhill

Jamie Stone highlights contribution made by overseas workers

Jamie Stone highlights contribution made by overseas workers

Puffin Croft features in TV series

Puffin Croft features in TV series

North MP backs sentence increase for animal cruelty

North MP backs sentence increase for animal cruelty

Hundreds enjoy mart open event at Forss

Hundreds enjoy mart open event at Forss

Caithness businesses take part in £1m single-use initiative

Caithness businesses take part in £1m single-use initiative

Allowance is benefiting thousands of carers in Highlands

Allowance is benefiting thousands of carers in Highlands

Concern at 'lenient punishment' after knife incident at Thurso school

Concern at 'lenient punishment' after knife incident at Thurso school

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