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More materials to be accepted at council recycling centres

More materials to be accepted at council recycling centres

Highland Council announced today that additional materials will be accepted at many of its household waste recycling centres.


Women with kids flee in terror after Reiss beach 'attack'

Women with kids flee in terror after Reiss beach 'attack'

Wild campers "panicked" and fled in fear from an apparent attack with explosive devices on their tent pitched on Reiss beach on Tuesday night.


One new case of coronavirus in NHS Highland region

One new case of coronavirus in NHS Highland region

Total now rises to 379 in Highlands.


Fighting council boundary changes will be a real struggle, admits Caithness civic leader

Fighting council boundary changes will be a real struggle, admits Caithness civic leader

Civic leader Willie Mackay has vowed to fight proposals to reduce the number of local Highland councillors – but admits it will be "a real struggle".


Elder is fastest in two-day Thurso autocross competition

Elder is fastest in two-day Thurso autocross competition

The dust was flying and the racing was intense as Caithness Autocross Club returned to action in spectacular style with a closed event at Thurso.


Parents of Kevin McLeod to tell TV show of campaign for justice

Parents of Kevin McLeod to tell TV show of campaign for justice

The parents of Kevin McLeod, the young Wick man whose body was found in the town's harbour 23 years ago, will be appearing on TV on Thursday evening.


Feasibility funds awarded for private kill service

Feasibility funds awarded for private kill service

A group that is pushing to have an abattoir established in the far north has been awarded wind farm funds for a feasibility study on the matter.


NC500 organisation hits back at claims by Gail Ross over 'irresponsible tourists'

NC500 organisation hits back at claims by Gail Ross over 'irresponsible tourists'

The North Coast 500 organisation has taken issue with claims by north MSP Gail Ross over "irresponsible tourists".


NHS Highland goes three days without fresh positive tests for coronavirus

NHS Highland goes three days without fresh positive tests for coronavirus

Seventy-two hours have now passed since the NHS Highland area recorded its most recent positive test for Covid-19.


Maree Todd sets out her aims in bid to succeed Gail Ross as constituency MSP

Maree Todd sets out her aims in bid to succeed Gail Ross as constituency MSP

Highland MSP Maree Todd has restarted her campaign to succeed Gail Ross in the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross seat in the Scottish Parliament.


No new suspected or confirmed Covid-19 deaths in NHS Highland area

No new suspected or confirmed Covid-19 deaths in NHS Highland area

There have been no new deaths from confirmed or suspected Covid-19 in the last seven days in the NHS Highland area.


A welcome splash of colour in Wick

A welcome splash of colour in Wick

A group of hard-working volunteers have created a riot of colour throughout the streets of Wick.


Public service obligation for Wick flights could take up to a year to put in place, MSP is told

Public service obligation for Wick flights could take up to a year to put in place, MSP is told

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart has been told that state aid to protect Wick air services could take up to a year to put in place.


Ross demands action over 'irresponsible tourists' in north

Ross demands action over 'irresponsible tourists' in north

Gail Ross is calling for action over "irresponsible tourists" who, she says, are showing a total disregard for local communities and the environment.


It is a privilege to serve the community, says retiring Caithness head teacher

It is a privilege to serve the community, says retiring Caithness head teacher

Lybster and Dunbeath head teacher Carol Grant is retiring from her role after 32 years working in primary education in Caithness.


Round-Britain cycle pair due to arrive in Caithness

Round-Britain cycle pair due to arrive in Caithness

Two long-distance cyclists are due to arrive in Caithness this weekend on the latest leg of an epic ride around the British coastline.


Louis meets Louis on charity ride from John O'Groats

Louis meets Louis on charity ride from John O'Groats

A young man who set off on a 1085-mile charity trek from John O'Groats on Saturday dropped by a Lyth riding stable on his way south.


NHS Highland area goes another day without fresh positive tests for coronavirus

NHS Highland area goes another day without fresh positive tests for coronavirus

No new positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded anywhere in the north of Scotland for the second day running.


Highland councillors 'horrified' at cost of £936-a-day education chief

Highland councillors 'horrified' at cost of £936-a-day education chief

The SNP group has hit back after Highland Council claimed the appointment process for the £936-a-day interim education chief was approved in advance.


Wind turbine parts arrive in Cromarty Firth ahead of Moray East installation

Wind turbine parts arrive in Cromarty Firth ahead of Moray East installation

Massive new wind turbine parts have arrived in the waters of the Cromarty Firth ahead of their installation in the 950MW Moray East wind farm.


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