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Caithness Volkswagen campervan to the rescue

Caithness Volkswagen campervan to the rescue

A Caithness-based campervan owner came to the rescue of holidaymakers whose own vehicle was crushed by a fallen tree at Golspie.


Call for 'decisive action' in united front over future of Wick John O’Groats Airport

Call for 'decisive action' in united front over future of Wick John O’Groats Airport

Business and community leaders are demanding "decisive action" by the Scottish Government to safeguard the future of Caithness air links.


Caithness health campaigner has misgivings over online data on Covid-19 cases

Caithness health campaigner has misgivings over online data on Covid-19 cases

A local health campaigner has expressed misgivings about a new online resource giving statistics on confirmed cases of coronavirus.


Wildlife discovery centre gets £1m HIE funding

Wildlife discovery centre gets £1m HIE funding

A new visitor centre at the Highland Wildlife Park has moved a step closer after £1m of funding was secured by Highlands and Islands Enterprise.


Success for Farquhar with 228-point haul over six rounds

Success for Farquhar with 228-point haul over six rounds

Sandy Cumming won the final round of the Thurso EGGS summer competitions, with Jim Farquhar taking overall victory.


Another lockdown 'the last thing businesses need, warns FSB

Another lockdown 'the last thing businesses need, warns FSB

Highland business leader David Richardson has warned that another lockdown – even if short-lived – is "the last thing that businesses need".


Highland health chief issues Covid-19 plea as cases rise

Highland health chief issues Covid-19 plea as cases rise

Dr Tim Allison, director of public health at NHS Highland, has urged anyone who has coronavirus symptoms to ensure they self-isolate and book a test.


Six new Covid-19 cases detected in Highlands as Scotland prepares for restrictions

Six new Covid-19 cases detected in Highlands as Scotland prepares for restrictions

SIX new cases of Covid-19 have been detected by NHS Highland.


Compelling new evidence that Loch Ness Monster exists

Compelling new evidence that Loch Ness Monster exists

Nessie hunters are excited after new evidence of the existence of the Loch Ness Monster was recorded.


Rain fails to dampen spirits at Caithness Pony Club event

Rain fails to dampen spirits at Caithness Pony Club event

Despite very wet weather conditions at the weekend Caithness branch of the Pony Club held its first competition since lockdown.


Far north 'must get chance to benefit from £160m offshore wind pledge'

Far north 'must get chance to benefit from £160m offshore wind pledge'

Jamie Stone says his constituency must get the chance to benefit from Boris Johnson's pledge to invest £160m in UK offshore wind energy by 2030.


New whisky distillery inspired by John O'Groats legend

New whisky distillery inspired by John O'Groats legend

A new whisky micro-distillery set to open in John O’Groats in 2021 has drawn inspiration from a legendary character who lent his name to the village.


Teen charged after Thurso tool theft

Teen charged after Thurso tool theft

A 16-year-old male has been charged and reported for a theft of tools from the Premier Inn building site in Thurso.


Warning of possible new coronavirus restrictions

Warning of possible new coronavirus restrictions

New lockdown restrictions night be put in place soon, the First Minster has said, to stem a rising tide of Covid-19 cases.


Sutherland man jailed for 20 months after Wick filling station robbery

Sutherland man jailed for 20 months after Wick filling station robbery

A young Sutherland man who robbed a Wick filling station shop armed with a knife has been jailed for 20 months.


Seven new positive tests for coronavirus in NHS Highland area

Seven new positive tests for coronavirus in NHS Highland area

SEVEN further cases of Covid-19 have been detected in the NHS Highland region.


WATCH: Harrow harbour seal video tells a harrowing story of plastic pollution

WATCH: Harrow harbour seal video tells a harrowing story of plastic pollution

It may seem like a cute animal video at first glimpse but a seal caught on film near the Mey coastline harbours a sinister story of plastic pollution.


Health and safety far outweighs football, says Halkirk boss McElroy after friendly win against Bonar

Health and safety far outweighs football, says Halkirk boss McElroy after friendly win against Bonar

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy gave credit to a much-improved Bonar Bridge side after his team ran out 4-2 winners in a friendly on Saturday.


Thurso firefighters raise almost £1890 in charity car wash

Thurso firefighters raise almost £1890 in charity car wash

PICTURES: Thurso's public-spirited fire crew held a fundraising car wash at the weekend in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity.


Gunn on target again as Academy come from behind to beat Orkney select

Gunn on target again as Academy come from behind to beat Orkney select

Craig Gunn kept up his run of goals in pre-season friendlies as Wick Academy saw off an Orkney AFA select in a constant downpour at Harmsworth Park.


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