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Rural homes demand sparks fears for residents

Rural homes demand sparks fears for residents

A surge in demand for rural homes across the Highlands has led to fears over affordability for local people.


Maths challenge success for Wick High pupils

Maths challenge success for Wick High pupils

Despite the challenges of lockdown, pupils at Wick High School still managed to compete in a national maths competition.


Nicola Sinclair welcomes rejection of proposals to cut councillor numbers in Caithness

Nicola Sinclair welcomes rejection of proposals to cut councillor numbers in Caithness

Councillor Nicola Sinclair welcomes today's vote to reject the proposals for a highly controversial shake-up of wards by the Boundary Commission.


Stone Age burial chamber 'used as toilet'

Stone Age burial chamber 'used as toilet'

The use of a 5000-year-old Caithness burial chamber as a toilet has been described as "deplorable and unacceptable" by Caithness's civic leader.


NHS Highland area sees rise of four in number of confirmed coronavirus cases

NHS Highland area sees rise of four in number of confirmed coronavirus cases

The latest stats show a further four confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands recorded in the past 24 hours.


Social media posts land taxi driver in court

Social media posts land taxi driver in court

A Thurso taxi driver who posted offensive comments about his ex-partner on social media has been given a chance to show he can behave.


WATCH: Mystery equipment keeps the community connected

WATCH: Mystery equipment keeps the community connected

Walkers at Newton Hill Community Woodland may be wondering why part of the popular path network has been closed off to the public.


Amateur cyclist aiming to beat NC500 record

Amateur cyclist aiming to beat NC500 record

An amateur cyclist is looking to smash the North Coast 500 record – and raise vital funds for a Highland charity.


Elder continues to top autocross leader board

Elder continues to top autocross leader board

Halkirk driver Gary Elder once again took the fastest time at the latest Caithness Autocross Club event – the sixth of the season.


Caithness martial arts kids enjoy online medal haul

Caithness martial arts kids enjoy online medal haul

Youngsters from Caithness Tang Soo Do martial arts club brought back a haul of medals from a Highland Championships with a difference.


MSP urges people to download app

MSP urges people to download app

People in the far north are being urged to help slow the spread of coronavirus by downloading a new app.


Johnson takes top tally in Reay stableford competition

Johnson takes top tally in Reay stableford competition

The latest on-course action at Reay saw players competing in the Split Stane Russian Stableford competition.


Three more coronavirus cases recorded in Highlands

Three more coronavirus cases recorded in Highlands

There have been a further three confirmed cases of coronavirus cases in the Highlands in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.


WATCH: A-Nine is A one for creativity in Thurso

WATCH: A-Nine is A one for creativity in Thurso

A new creative hub has emerged from the ashes of a long-established and well-respected Thurso business in the town centre.


Drug-driving warning after motorcyclist admits cannabis offence

Drug-driving warning after motorcyclist admits cannabis offence

A motorcyclist has been warned that drug-driving will be treated as seriously as drink-driving after admitting to driving after taking cannabis.


Caithness hotel owner in bid for permanent marquee to provide extra venue

Caithness hotel owner in bid for permanent marquee to provide extra venue

A Caithness hotel business is aiming to safeguard jobs and provide an additional venue for local events by making its marquee a permanent fixture.


Wear extra clothing to school, says new education boss

Wear extra clothing to school, says new education boss

Highland Council advises parents to see that their children wear extra clothing to school as part of a strategy to combat Covid-19.


Natalie's bid to save the bumblebee

Natalie's bid to save the bumblebee

A Lyth-based model and riding school owner is on a mission to help save the declining populations of bumblebees with some sound advice.


Dunbeath man admonished for growing cannabis at home

Dunbeath man admonished for growing cannabis at home

The county’s sheriff has shown sympathy to an MS sufferer who grew cannabis to alleviate the pain.


Wick teenager caught with ecstasy

Wick teenager caught with ecstasy

A YOUNG Wick man has be ordered to carry out 50 hours of unpaid work after admitted having been in possession of ecstasy.


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