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WATCH: Caithness included in new Met Office heavy rain warning

WATCH: Caithness included in new Met Office heavy rain warning

YET another bout of heavy rain is set to deluge Highland communities overnight and into tomorrow, the Met Office has warned.


UPDATE: Man charged after incident near Lybster Primary School

UPDATE: Man charged after incident near Lybster Primary School

Police say a man has been arrested and charged after a disturbance that took place near Lybster Primary School on Thursday morning.


Man dies after road accident on A99 between Wick and Latheron

Man dies after road accident on A99 between Wick and Latheron

POLICE in the Highlands are appealing for information following a road traffic crash in which a man died.


Castletown's Christmas Clerical Elf opens the door to festive season

Castletown's Christmas Clerical Elf opens the door to festive season

Pupils and staff at Castletown Primary School are stepping into Christmas thanks to clerical assistant Jenny Dunnet and her creative skills.


Latest figures show small rise in Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

Latest figures show small rise in Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

NHS Highland recorded three new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday when the figures for the latest 24-hour period were released.


Brora Rangers' Steven Mackay to focus on managing as he hangs up his boots after derby win

Brora Rangers' Steven Mackay to focus on managing as he hangs up his boots after derby win

Brora boss Steven Mackay has revealed how the "footballing gods" played a part in his decision to call time on his playing career.


Scoreline in derby defeat was not a fair reflection, says Wick Academy's Gary Manson

Scoreline in derby defeat was not a fair reflection, says Wick Academy's Gary Manson

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson insisted Saturday’s derby defeat to Brora Rangers was a lot more competitive than the 5-1 scoreline would suggest.


Keiss kids' crisp packets go to help the homeless

Keiss kids' crisp packets go to help the homeless

Pupils at a Caithness primary school have been crunching their way through crisps – to help out a homelessness cause.


TV's Kirstie tells contestant Caithness is 'absolutely amazing'

TV's Kirstie tells contestant Caithness is 'absolutely amazing'

TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp has been recalling her memorable holiday experience in Caithness while speaking to local knitting enthusiast John Glen.


Fifteen more confirmed with Covid-19 in NHSH Highland area after yesterday's record jump

Fifteen more confirmed with Covid-19 in NHSH Highland area after yesterday's record jump

FIFTEEN more people within the NHS Highland area have been logged as having Covid-19, new stats reveal.


Faslane nuclear submarine base linked to NHS Highland Covid surge

Faslane nuclear submarine base linked to NHS Highland Covid surge

A JUMP in Covid-19 cases in the NHS Highland area is linked to an outbreak at the Royal Navy's Faslane naval base, health bosses have finally said.


Covid cases jump by nearly 100 in new daily record

Covid cases jump by nearly 100 in new daily record

A RECORD-breaking 98 new Covid-19 cases have been detected across NHS Highland – the region's single largest daily increase since the pandemic began.


Atomic Housing: Online exhibition looks at expansion of Thurso with arrival of Dounreay

Atomic Housing: Online exhibition looks at expansion of Thurso with arrival of Dounreay

A new online exhibition looks at the expansion of Thurso after Dounreay was chosen in 1954 to be the site of a nuclear reactor.


'Shocking' number of young people waiting for mental health treatment, says north MSP

'Shocking' number of young people waiting for mental health treatment, says north MSP

A north MSP has described as “shocking” the number of young people in the Highlands waiting for over a year for mental health treatment.


Drive-in experience and streamed theatre show among Lyth Arts Centre's festive highlights

Drive-in experience and streamed theatre show among Lyth Arts Centre's festive highlights

A drive-in experience and a streamed version of a Christmas theatre show are among the attractions in a busy festive programme for Lyth Arts Centre.


Wick museum working towards of April reopening date as two-day book sale begins

Wick museum working towards of April reopening date as two-day book sale begins

Wick Heritage Museum is working towards a reopening date of April 1 next year – after having to remain closed for the whole of 2020 because of Covid.


John's knitwear to be showcased on Kirstie Allsopp TV show

John's knitwear to be showcased on Kirstie Allsopp TV show

PICTURES: Almost half a century after his grandmother taught him to knit, Thurso man John Glen is set to demonstrate his crafting skills on TV.


Wick manager Manson says his team can exploit Brora weaknesses

Wick manager Manson says his team can exploit Brora weaknesses

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson believes his team can cause problems for champions Brora Rangers in Saturday's far north derby at Dudgeon Park.


Up to two visitors will be able to see hospital patients in parts of NHS Highland

Up to two visitors will be able to see hospital patients in parts of NHS Highland

Plans are being prepared to allow up to two visitors to see hospital patients – but it will be essential for arrangements to be made first.


We've surprised a few people, says manager McElroy as Halkirk United sit third in table

We've surprised a few people, says manager McElroy as Halkirk United sit third in table

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy reckons his players have surprised a few onlookers this season by demonstrating that they are a match for anyone.


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