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Elderly Caithness man given chance by sheriff after pushing wife

Elderly Caithness man given chance by sheriff after pushing wife

An elderly man who assaulted his wife has been given a chance to behave.


Arson suspected in farmhouse fire, New training centre for Wick and Honorary degree for Norfrost genius

Arson suspected in farmhouse fire, New training centre for Wick and Honorary degree for Norfrost genius

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Caithness actress set to appear in new musical Nessie

Caithness actress set to appear in new musical Nessie

An actress from Caithness is set to appear in a new Scottish musical.


PICTURES: Rare sight in Watten of a special sparrow that stands out from her flock due to ‘genetic mutation’

PICTURES: Rare sight in Watten of a special sparrow that stands out from her flock due to ‘genetic mutation’

Pictures of an unusual visitor seen at a Watten birdfeeder that stands out from the flock due to pale colouring caused by a genetic mutation.


Eain Mackintosh Cup final will be Dunnet Bay derby

Eain Mackintosh Cup final will be Dunnet Bay derby

Pentland United ended High Ormlie Hotspur’s hopes of a third successive Eain Mackintosh Cup success, while Castletown beat Halkirk in the other semi.


Vast majority of speeders caught on Thurso cameras are local drivers, say police

Vast majority of speeders caught on Thurso cameras are local drivers, say police

Temporary average speed cameras that detected zero offences during a trial period last year have detected a number of speeders so far this year.


‘Stop scapegoating self-caterers’ campaign hits Highlands as protestors target council buildings

‘Stop scapegoating self-caterers’ campaign hits Highlands as protestors target council buildings

A campaign blasting back at local and national government for blaming short-term let owners for Scotland’s housing crisis today hit the Highlands.


Junior duo make Caithness badminton history with national squad invite

Junior duo make Caithness badminton history with national squad invite

Two players have made Caithness badminton history by being invited to join the National Pathway Programme to be part of the Scottish junior squad.


Points and fine for Castletown woman who drove with no insurance

Points and fine for Castletown woman who drove with no insurance

A Castletown woman who drove without insurance cover was fined £300 at Wick Sheriff Court.


Shetland Times takeover ‘quite an achievement’ for Highland publisher

Shetland Times takeover ‘quite an achievement’ for Highland publisher

Highland News and Media has stepped in to secure the future of The Shetland Times after the island title had suffered a period of uncertainty.


Young Wick driver who ‘could have killed someone’ given a chance to fulfil work order

Young Wick driver who ‘could have killed someone’ given a chance to fulfil work order

A dangerous driver whom a sheriff said could have killed someone has been given a chance to get to grips with unpaid work.


What's next for Ward 4?

What's next for Ward 4?

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Thurso man foresaw eco issue as tons of Caithness waste set to be transported 300 miles south for incineration

Thurso man foresaw eco issue as tons of Caithness waste set to be transported 300 miles south for incineration

The environmental issues of waste from Caithness travelling hundreds of miles to an incineration plant at Dunbar were highlighted by a Thurso man.


‘Be someone’s hero and donate your organs. It will change their life forever’

‘Be someone’s hero and donate your organs. It will change their life forever’

Mum-of-three is a prisoner in her own bedroom for over 15 hours a week hooked up to a dialysis machine while she waits for a kidney donor.


Highland old folks’ charity in crisis after savage £48k NHS budget cut – ahead of its 30th birthday

Highland old folks’ charity in crisis after savage £48k NHS budget cut – ahead of its 30th birthday

A crucial campaigning body for elderly Highlanders is facing a threat to its existence after NHS Highland axed most of its funding.


Blanket clampdown on short-term holiday lets delayed over fears it could “kill off” Highland tourism

Blanket clampdown on short-term holiday lets delayed over fears it could “kill off” Highland tourism

Proposals to introduce a Highland-wide restriction on holiday lets have been delayed amid concerns they could “kill off” tourism in the region.


Community’s chance to see ‘fabulous’ Wick campsite after programme of improvements

Community’s chance to see ‘fabulous’ Wick campsite after programme of improvements

Members of the public will be able to see for themselves why Wick River Campsite is so highly rated at a community open taking place this Sunday.


First Minister announces formal apology for injustices of Tinker Experiment that affected Caithness travellers

First Minister announces formal apology for injustices of Tinker Experiment that affected Caithness travellers

After the Scottish Government’s apology, a retired academic said it is high time a memorial should be built to address the racist Tinker Experiment.


Caithness residents urged to submit meter readings as energy price cap falls

Caithness residents urged to submit meter readings as energy price cap falls

Caithness households are being urged to submit meter readings to their energy supplier as the newly lowered Ofgem price cap comes into force.


Thurso Pentland pushing for play-off spot after ‘big learning curve’

Thurso Pentland pushing for play-off spot after ‘big learning curve’

Co-managers Ian Smith and Liam Forbes have hailed the togetherness in the Thurso Pentland squad as they keep up their push for the play-off spot.


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