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Transport providers praised for keeping lifeline services running in Caithness

Transport providers praised for keeping lifeline services running in Caithness

Transport providers have been praised for the way they have kept lifeline services running in Caithness amid the difficulties posed by the pandemic


'Love Thurso' message as group gets Covid-19 recovery funding

'Love Thurso' message as group gets Covid-19 recovery funding

Thurso is to benefit from a share of £1 million in grant aid to help Scotland's towns recover from the coronavirus crisis.


Council bosses forced to halt recruitment for new deputy chief executive

Council bosses forced to halt recruitment for new deputy chief executive

The recruitment of a new £122,812 deputy chief executive for Highland Council has been paused after uproar at a finance committee.


Berriedale improvement will make a lot of people very happy, says Gail Ross

Berriedale improvement will make a lot of people very happy, says Gail Ross

PICTURES: Local MSP Gail Ross has paid tribute to everyone who worked on the newly completed Berriedale Braes road realignment project.


Police investigate attempted murder in Wick

Police investigate attempted murder in Wick

Police have cordoned off an area of Macrae Street in Wick as enquiries are ongoing into the attempted murder of a 17-year-old.


New section of road at Berriedale opens today

New section of road at Berriedale opens today

The new section of the A9 at Berriedale Braes will open to traffic later today following the completion of a £9.6 million improvement project.


New primary one pupils at Caithness and north Sutherland schools

New primary one pupils at Caithness and north Sutherland schools

PICTURES: Primary one pupils have been settling in at schools across the far north – and here are the new starters.


Caithness health campaigner in fresh call for local Covid-19 figures

Caithness health campaigner in fresh call for local Covid-19 figures

Local health campaigner Bill Fernie has issued a fresh call for the Scottish Government to reveal the number of coronavirus cases in the far north.


Appeal for photos to mark D Steven & Son centenary

Appeal for photos to mark D Steven & Son centenary

An appeal has gone out for archive photographs capturing some of the 100-year history of successful Caithness haulage firm D Steven & Son.


Westminster 'power grab' concern over Highland agriculture industry

Westminster 'power grab' concern over Highland agriculture industry

Maree Todd has warned of a threat to the agriculture and food sector following the Westminster government’s proposals for a UK internal market.


Wick High School issues special Covid-19 advice

Wick High School issues special Covid-19 advice

Wick High School has sought to reassure parents over potential risks to pupils during the pandemic.


One new case of Covid-19 reported by NHS Highland in daily update

One new case of Covid-19 reported by NHS Highland in daily update

A new case of Covid-19 has been detected by NHS Highland for the fourth consecutive day.


High Life Highland chief delighted that gyms and pools can reopen from end of month

High Life Highland chief delighted that gyms and pools can reopen from end of month

High Life Highland's chief executive says he is delighted that gyms and swimming pools can reopen from the end of this month.


Fantastic score secures Three-Team Yellow Ball for Jean, Laura and Fiona

Fantastic score secures Three-Team Yellow Ball for Jean, Laura and Fiona

Recent ladies' competitions at Thurso Golf Club have included the Mackay Cup, Three-Team Competition, Three-Team Yellow Ball and Killearnan Cup.


Thurso United inviting football coaches to take part in coaching webinar

Thurso United inviting football coaches to take part in coaching webinar

Youth football club Thurso United is inviting coaches to take part in a webinar being hosted by Hearts community manager Alan White.


Volunteers complete upgrading of Wick riverside footbridges

Volunteers complete upgrading of Wick riverside footbridges

PICTURES: A dedicated band of volunteers have been praised for their efforts in upgrading two popular footbridges at Wick’s riverside.


Keeper Williamson signs for Wick Academy as McCarthy moves on

Keeper Williamson signs for Wick Academy as McCarthy moves on

New goalkeeper Graeme Williamson will be battling it out with Gordon Clark for Wick Academy's number one position when football resumes.


Lorna raises over £3500 for charity after NC500 challenge

Lorna raises over £3500 for charity after NC500 challenge

A Caithness woman has raised over £3500 for a cancer charity after completing a 755-mile duathlon in just over five days despite suffering an injury.


Obituary: Bobo (Alan) Mackay

Obituary: Bobo (Alan) Mackay

Amateur footballer who was seen as a natural leader at his village club


Mill complex formally handed over as 270-year family link comes to an end

Mill complex formally handed over as 270-year family link comes to an end

A formal handover signalled the start of a new phase in the plan to transform John O'Groats Mill into a community hub and visitor attraction.


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