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Photographers buzzing as insects are the focus of final challenge

Photographers buzzing as insects are the focus of final challenge

Members of Thurso Camera Club ventured into the insect world for their 10th and final weekly challenge.


Gail Ross welcomes 'swift and substantial' Scottish Government support for businesses

Gail Ross welcomes 'swift and substantial' Scottish Government support for businesses

North MSP Gail Ross has welcomed new figures showing that 6495 businesses in the Highlands have received support from the Scottish Government.


Sutherland unveiled as a Caley Thistle player for second time

Sutherland unveiled as a Caley Thistle player for second time

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have officially unveiled Shane Sutherland after the striker signed a pre-contract agreement.


Ladies swing back into action at Thurso Golf Club

Ladies swing back into action at Thurso Golf Club

There has been a busy return to action for the Thurso ladies, with Laura Durrand winning the July Medal thanks to a course record-equalling score.


NHS Highland has fifth day without reporting fresh positive tests for coronavirus

NHS Highland has fifth day without reporting fresh positive tests for coronavirus

FIVE days have now passed since NHS Highland recorded its most recent positive test for Covid-19.


Burst water main in Thurso

Burst water main in Thurso

A burst water pipe led to an interruption of the mains supply in Thurso this morning.


Assurance given on jobs as NDA announces it will take over Dounreay site operations

Assurance given on jobs as NDA announces it will take over Dounreay site operations

Gail Ross has been given an assurance on jobs after it was announced that the NDA is to take over Dounreay site operations from Cavendish Nuclear.


Highlands and Islands Blood Bikes charity 'not involved' in A9 medical bag incident

Highlands and Islands Blood Bikes charity 'not involved' in A9 medical bag incident

Motorcycle charity Highlands and Islands Blood Bikes insists it was not transporting a medical bag containing Covid test samples found beside the A9.


NHS Highland to change how it transports Covid specimen bags after A9 incident

NHS Highland to change how it transports Covid specimen bags after A9 incident

NHS Highland insists coronavirus test samples found lying besides the A9 posed no risk – but has changed the way it will transport them in future.


Newly appointed manager Manson aiming to make Academy a force again

Newly appointed manager Manson aiming to make Academy a force again

Gary Manson says his focus will be on getting Wick Academy back into the top five and reaching cup finals again after being confirmed as manager.


NHS Highland gives assurance over hospital equipment

NHS Highland gives assurance over hospital equipment

An assurance has been given by NHS Highland that equipment purchased for use in Caithness has not been transferred to Raigmore.


Discovery of Covid samples on A9 'absolutely appalling' and 'a major embarrassment'

Discovery of Covid samples on A9 'absolutely appalling' and 'a major embarrassment'

The discovery of Covid-19 test samples on the A9 was described today as "absolutely appalling" and "a major embarrassment for NHS Highland".


Thursonian Weedbusters on the move

Thursonian Weedbusters on the move

A group of volunteers in Thurso are making great improvements to the town centre with their war on weeds.


NHS Highland sees fourth day without fresh positive tests for coronavirus

NHS Highland sees fourth day without fresh positive tests for coronavirus

The NHS Highland area has now gone four days without any further positive tests for Covid-19.


Sturgeon gives go-ahead for tourism and retail to reopen next week alongside pubs and childcare

Sturgeon gives go-ahead for tourism and retail to reopen next week alongside pubs and childcare

Scotland will move into phase three of the route out of lockdown in what Nicola Sturgeon called “the highest-risk changes we have made so far”.


Gail Ross to set up mental health task force in Caithness

Gail Ross to set up mental health task force in Caithness

Gail Ross has called for organisations and public agencies to join her in forming a task force to look into the provision of mental health services.


Caithness hotelier says VAT cut 'goes some way to salvage our sector'

Caithness hotelier says VAT cut 'goes some way to salvage our sector'

Caithness hotelier Andrew Mackay has described the 15 per cent cut in VAT for the hospitality industry as very welcome in 'a difficult trading year'.


Covid-19 test bag mystery needs full investigation, says Jamie Stone

Covid-19 test bag mystery needs full investigation, says Jamie Stone

The discovery of Covid-19 test samples on the side of the A9 needs to be fully investigated and local people must be kept informed, says Jamie Stone.


Winners revealed in Wick Gala scarecrow and flowerpot men competition

Winners revealed in Wick Gala scarecrow and flowerpot men competition

The Wick Gala scarecrow and flowerpot men competition captured the imagination of the many who created the huge variety of entries this year.


Highland tenants could be missing out on help towards rent

Highland tenants could be missing out on help towards rent

Highland Council says it is concerned that many of its tenants may be missing out on help towards their rent from Universal Credit.


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