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Gran is back to drive home rural road safety message to young males

Gran is back to drive home rural road safety message to young males

WATCH: Granny power is being used to drive home a safety message urging young motorists to watch out for hazards on country roads.


Financial support for nightclubs and soft play businesses

Financial support for nightclubs and soft play businesses

The one-off grants of up to £50,000 will be available to businesses in both sectors through the £11 million Covid-19 Contingency Fund.


Fishermen warned to register their boats ahead of Brexit

Fishermen warned to register their boats ahead of Brexit

Fishing boats in the Highlands have been warned that they need to urgently register as ‘food businesses’ because of Brexit.


1000th Covid case detected in NHS Highland region

1000th Covid case detected in NHS Highland region

MORE than 1000 cases of Covid-19 have been detected across the whole NHS Highland area since the pandemic began.


Highlands likely to be placed in coronavirus Tier One

Highlands likely to be placed in coronavirus Tier One

THE Highlands looks set to have Covid-19 restrictions eased when the First Minister reveals which tier the region will be placed in.


Highland-inspired Outlander jewellery being produced by Orkney firm

Highland-inspired Outlander jewellery being produced by Orkney firm

With heartthrob stars like Sam Heughan, and many stunning Highland locations, its fans have described it as a real gem.


That was the best I have seen from my team, says Halkirk United boss McElroy after derby win

That was the best I have seen from my team, says Halkirk United boss McElroy after derby win

Ewan McElroy reckons the thumping 4-0 win against Thurso was the best display by Halkirk United since he took over as manager more than a year ago.


Outrage at plans for wind farm near Hill of Forss

Outrage at plans for wind farm near Hill of Forss

Residents in the Hill of Forss area are outraged about plans for a wind farm on the outskirts of Thurso.


Families are urged to avoid guising this Halloween

Families are urged to avoid guising this Halloween

Families and children are being urged to avoid guising this Halloween to minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus.


Armadale farm life goes down well on BBC2 series

Armadale farm life goes down well on BBC2 series

Hill farmer Joyce Campbell and her family have received lots of positive feedback following their appearance on This Farming Life.


Wick optician warns of Halloween 'sightmare'

Wick optician warns of Halloween 'sightmare'

Fancy dress revellers should be aware of the risks of using novelty contact lenses this Halloween and avoid the nightmare of a sightmare.


Highland partnership highly commended in medical awards for environmental work

Highland partnership highly commended in medical awards for environmental work

An innovative partnership which includes the Environmental Research Institute in Thurso has been highly commended in the UK’s leading medical awards.


NHS Highland region detects 11 new cases of Covid-19

NHS Highland region detects 11 new cases of Covid-19

ELEVEN new Covid-19 cases have been detected in the NHS Highland area.


Thurso scarecrow guy challenge after cancellation of fireworks display

Thurso scarecrow guy challenge after cancellation of fireworks display

People in Thurso and surrounding communities are being invited to create a scarecrow guy with a chance to win cash prizes and help charity.


Wick fisherman facing six charges including police assault and disorderly behaviour

Wick fisherman facing six charges including police assault and disorderly behaviour

A fisherman is facing a total of six charges of police assault, disorderly behaviour and causing damage following incidents in Wick on Thursday.


'Love local, shop local,' says high street retailer

'Love local, shop local,' says high street retailer

After recent fears over its Wick and Thurso branches remaining open, a major fashion retailer is urging the residents of both towns to 'love local'.


Watten caravan park on the market for £295,000

Watten caravan park on the market for £295,000

A caravan park in Caithness is on sale with an asking price of £295,000, and is described as "a great opportunity for a newcomer to the industry".


Thurso virtual lunch club to help reduce social isolation

Thurso virtual lunch club to help reduce social isolation

A virtual lunch club has been set up by Thurso Community Development Trust as part of continuing efforts to reduce social isolation in the community.


Thirteen new coronavirus cases logged in NHS Highland area

Thirteen new coronavirus cases logged in NHS Highland area

A further 13 cases of Covid-19 have been detected in the NHS Highland area over the past 24 hours.


Street photography insight at Thurso Camera Club's latest virtual meeting

Street photography insight at Thurso Camera Club's latest virtual meeting

PICTURES: The focus was on street photography for Thurso Camera Club members who had their work judged remotely by an experienced professional.


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