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Paddleboard and kayak concerns voiced for Moray Firth’s small dolphin population

Paddleboard and kayak concerns voiced for Moray Firth’s small dolphin population

Kayakers and paddleboarders may be unknowingly disturbing the Moray Firth’s small dolphin population.


Urgent plea from Caithness dog charity KWK9 for volunteers - ‘Without local support and help, the charity will need to close down’

Urgent plea from Caithness dog charity KWK9 for volunteers - ‘Without local support and help, the charity will need to close down’

A Caithness charity that helps rehome dogs is desperately seeking volunteers to help it keep running, or it may be forced to close down.


Call for better communication after RTS delay is announced

Call for better communication after RTS delay is announced

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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


Nations Senior Cup was ‘an amazing experience’ for Caithness badminton trio

Nations Senior Cup was ‘an amazing experience’ for Caithness badminton trio

Caithness badminton players Carole Begg, Jane Grant and John Durrand were in the Scotland team that competed in a four-day age-grade event in Spain.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Thurso players take top places as Reay Senior Open attracts entry of 72

Thurso players take top places as Reay Senior Open attracts entry of 72

Another busy week saw Reay hosting its annual Senior Open, sponsored by G G Mackay Ltd, with an entry of 72 golfers from the Highlands and beyond.


Pentland United looking for improvement in Highland Amateur Cup clash

Pentland United looking for improvement in Highland Amateur Cup clash

Pentland United will have to raise their energy levels when they face Inverness Athletic in the Highland Amateur Cup, says co-manager Michael Gray.


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

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

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!

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


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