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Season extended as Stroke Play championship concludes

Season extended as Stroke Play championship concludes

The last scheduled competitions of the 2020 summer season at Thurso Golf Club took place last weekend.


Online celebrations for North Highland College students

Online celebrations for North Highland College students

More than 200 students from North Highland College UHI are being recognised for their achievements in a very different manner this year.


Unwelcome visitor in Thurso to be eradicated

Unwelcome visitor in Thurso to be eradicated

An invasive species growing next to Thurso Bridge is regarded as a global menace due to its ability to undermine structures.


Castletown teenager Jack takes second spot against tough opposition

Castletown teenager Jack takes second spot against tough opposition

Young karting competitor Jack Ryan took second place overall in the first round of the Northern Challenge at NSKC Golspie at the weekend.


Seven further Covid-19 infections in NHS Highland area

Seven further Covid-19 infections in NHS Highland area

SEVEN more people have tested positive for the coronavirus in the NHS Highland area.


Ross wants improved access for Covid-19 tests in Caithness

Ross wants improved access for Covid-19 tests in Caithness

People in Caithness should have improved access to Covid-19 tests, according to Gail Ross, who has urged the Scottish Government to act swiftly.


Lessons in trail etiquette in the Lakes

Lessons in trail etiquette in the Lakes

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH On a trip to the English Lake District, Ralph finds his mountain-biking skills can still be honed


Property boom in Caithness

Property boom in Caithness

Other businesses may be struggling but estate agents in Caithness are bucking the trend and reporting a surge in demand for property.


Wind farms off north coast 'could provide a lot of highly skilled jobs for Caithness'

Wind farms off north coast 'could provide a lot of highly skilled jobs for Caithness'

There is a growing belief that waters to the north of Caithness could play host to major offshore wind farms comparable in scale to Beatrice.


Caithness mum tells of anxiety facing students in university halls

Caithness mum tells of anxiety facing students in university halls

A Caithness mum has spoken of the anxiety being experienced by university students, many of whom have effectively been “confined to barracks”.


RMT's 48-hour rail strike sparks cancellation of services

RMT's 48-hour rail strike sparks cancellation of services

STRIKE action has forced the cancellation of all Caledonian Sleeper rail services to and from Inverness this Sunday and Monday.


Wickers can get £50 for helping with cost of living research

Wickers can get £50 for helping with cost of living research

A £50 pound voucher is on offer to people from Wick and surroundings as an incentive to participate in a research study on rural living costs.


Gloucester cattle arrive in Caithness

Gloucester cattle arrive in Caithness

One of the oldest native pedigree cattle breeds has been introduced to Caithness with the arrival of three Gloucester cows and their youngstock.


Twelve new Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

Twelve new Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

A DOZEN more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the NHS Highland area in the past day.


Wick manager Manson says he can't understand logic behind decision to delay Highland League kick-off

Wick manager Manson says he can't understand logic behind decision to delay Highland League kick-off

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson says the decision to delay the start of the Highland League until the end of November is a huge disappointment.


Matthew's efforts hailed as 'amazing' as he sets new record for Scottish National Trail

Matthew's efforts hailed as 'amazing' as he sets new record for Scottish National Trail

Long-distance walker Matthew Girvan delighted to reach Cape Wrath after smashing the record for tackling the 864km Scottish National Trail.


Users urged not to try to gain access to damaged Wick play park

Users urged not to try to gain access to damaged Wick play park

Users of a play park in Wick are being urged not to try to gain access to the site until repairs can be carried out following recent vandalism.


Appeal over medication lost in Caithness

Appeal over medication lost in Caithness

Police have issued an appeal over medication that has gone missing in either Thurso or Wick.


Highland League season is delayed until at least end of November

Highland League season is delayed until at least end of November

Season will not start on October 17.


Wildlife charity says butterfly survey findings are worrying

Wildlife charity says butterfly survey findings are worrying

A wildlife charity is worried by the findings of its annual butterfly survey, with a 34 per cent reduction in the average number logged per count.


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