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The Thurso roads next in line for repair

The Thurso roads next in line for repair

Four roads in Thurso are being prioritised for repair as Highland Council continues its uphill battle to make inroads on the huge backlog of work.


Highland Heroes 2025: Green hero shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

Highland Heroes 2025: Green hero shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

Voting is open for your green heroes!


Help shape the future of Highland: get involved in the new Local Development Plan

Help shape the future of Highland: get involved in the new Local Development Plan

The Highland Council is inviting the community to play a key role in shaping the future of the region.


Train track defect forces closure of Far North Line

Train track defect forces closure of Far North Line

Rail journeys on the Far North Line were disrupted on Friday after a "track defect" forced the closure of the route.


MSP Ariane Burgess calls for clarity on whether government's £20m investment in Orbex will benefit the Highlands

MSP Ariane Burgess calls for clarity on whether government's £20m investment in Orbex will benefit the Highlands

Ms Burgess said it was ‘disheartening’ that the new funding award had not led to a rethink on the mothballed the Sutherland Spaceport project.


Highland Heroes 2025: Carers shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

Highland Heroes 2025: Carers shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

Voting is open for your hero carers!


‘I can’t cope with this’: Flight cancellation dismay for Thurso man going through cancer treatment

‘I can’t cope with this’: Flight cancellation dismay for Thurso man going through cancer treatment

Geoff Simpson’s scheduled flight was cancelled at short notice – causing him to miss a hospital scan as part of his ongoing treatment for cancer.


Wick manager hopes long-awaited win will give players a boost

Wick manager hopes long-awaited win will give players a boost

Gary Manson hopes last week’s thumping victory over Rothes will give Wick Academy a boost as they go about trying to improve their league position.


Thurso should consider parking proposals, says Highland councillor

Thurso should consider parking proposals, says Highland councillor

Binning all the current proposals to amend parking regulations in Thurso town centre would be “a missed opportunity”, it is being claimed.


Over £1.3m for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross arts centres in ‘momentous’ funding package

Over £1.3m for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross arts centres in ‘momentous’ funding package

Maree Todd has said she is thrilled to see more than £1.3 million being awarded to three arts centres in her constituency through Creative Scotland.


Call for avalanche shelter on vital part of A9 route

Call for avalanche shelter on vital part of A9 route

The Scottish Government is being asked to investigate erecting an avalanche shelter to prevent further blockages at the most northerly point of the A9


Anglers looking to get back on top in North Caledonian League

Anglers looking to get back on top in North Caledonian League

Halkirk United will be hoping to reclaim top spot in the North Caledonian League when they travel to Easter Ross to take on Alness United.


‘Lifeline’ village shop in Caithness now owned by community

‘Lifeline’ village shop in Caithness now owned by community

Watten’s shop is now in community ownership – and the volunteers behind the venture are committed to building on what they have achieved to date.


Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

Police were desperately searching for a driver that crashed into one of their vehicles around the Hempriggs area just south of Wick on Thursday.


Husband and wife ‘proud to help’ by giving blood

Husband and wife ‘proud to help’ by giving blood

“I think our parents would be really proud that we followed in their footsteps and carried on the family tradition of giving blood.”


Highland Heroes 2025: Community champion shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

Highland Heroes 2025: Community champion shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

Voting is open for your community champions!


Wick S2 netball team through to Scottish Schools Cup quarter-finals

Wick S2 netball team through to Scottish Schools Cup quarter-finals

Wick High School’s S2 netball team produced a “fantastic” display to see off Albyn School from Aberdeen in the last 16 of the Scottish Schools Cup.


Addie Harper and Clare Sturrock entertain Wick care home residents for Robert Burns celebration

Addie Harper and Clare Sturrock entertain Wick care home residents for Robert Burns celebration

Seaview Care Home in Wick hosted a heart-warming and lively Robert Burns celebration bringing together residents, families and friends.


Highland Heroes 2025: Fundraiser shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

Highland Heroes 2025: Fundraiser shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

Voting is open for your fundraiser of the year!


‘A whole lot of misery taken off our streets’ - Thurso police report value of Class A drug seizures

‘A whole lot of misery taken off our streets’ - Thurso police report value of Class A drug seizures

Police in Thurso have seized cocaine with a street value of £70,000 over the past two months.


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