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Highlands still free of coronavirus

Highlands still free of coronavirus

THE Highlands is still awaiting its first known coronavirus case after the number of positive tests in Scotland increased to 27.


Charity reprieve is 'victory for people power'

Charity reprieve is 'victory for people power'

A reprieve for a charity which provides lifeline services for blind and partially sighted people was described as "a real victory for people power".


Highlands braced for snow and ice

Highlands braced for snow and ice

SNOW and ice may bring travel disruption to the Highlands from tomorrow evening, according to the latest weather warning issued by the Met Office.


Woman's handbag stolen in Wick

Woman's handbag stolen in Wick

Police in Wick are appealing for information after a woman had her bag stolen in the town's Harrow Terrace.


Eastern Airways is independent operator following collapse of Flybe

Eastern Airways is independent operator following collapse of Flybe

Eastern Airways is continuing to fly between Wick John O'Groats Airport and Aberdeen.


World Book Day inspires animal magic at Mount Pleasant

World Book Day inspires animal magic at Mount Pleasant

From lions to ladybirds, animal characters from children's stories provided plenty of inspiration for Mount Pleasant pupils on World Book Day.


World Book Day is a colourful occasion at Miller Academy

World Book Day is a colourful occasion at Miller Academy

Pupils and staff at Miller Academy Primary School in Thurso had a colourful, fun-filled celebration to mark World Book Day.


Sam's sofa is so good

Sam's sofa is so good

Sam's latest sofa gives the people of Wick a place to take a seat and rest their weary feet.


Budget leader 'at a loss' over Caithness councillor's money-saving claims

Budget leader 'at a loss' over Caithness councillor's money-saving claims

Senior Highland councillor Alister Mackinnon has responded to claims the local authority walked away from as much as £1.2 million in savings.


Wick taxi firm wins major award

Wick taxi firm wins major award

There were celebrations for Jimmy's Taxis as it won the Scottish Taxi Company of the Year award at glitzy ceremony in Glasgow on Saturday.


Caithness army cadets are firefighters in the making

Caithness army cadets are firefighters in the making

Army cadets from Thurso and Castletown have been learning about the work of local emergency services.


Lybster studio raises a glass to London success

Lybster studio raises a glass to London success

A Lybster-based creative glass studio has just completed a successful run at an international art and craft fair in London.


Horse trailers and lorries not to be excluded at local beach parking

Horse trailers and lorries not to be excluded at local beach parking

Local horse riders have welcomed news that they should be able to continue to enjoy safe off-road riding at Caithness beaches.


Official launch for Caithness Street Pastors initiative

Official launch for Caithness Street Pastors initiative

Street pastors will soon be offering help and support to the public in Caithness following the official launch of the initiative in Thurso.


Six community projects share £85,000 from Caithness and North Sutherland Fund

Six community projects share £85,000 from Caithness and North Sutherland Fund

Six community projects are to benefit from over £85,000 in the latest round of grant awards from Caithness and North Sutherland Fund.


Wick players urged to maintain performance levels after derby loss

Wick players urged to maintain performance levels after derby loss

Gary Manson wants his Wick Academy players to maintain the performance levels they showed at Brora on Saturday during the remainder of the campaign.


Brora boss Mackay praises hat-trick hero Morrison after derby win

Brora boss Mackay praises hat-trick hero Morrison after derby win

Brora player/manager Steven Mackay praised Greg Morrison for his three-goal haul against Wick, saying the 22-year-old was “unplayable at times”.


Red card ends Academy's hopes of a derby comeback at Brora

Red card ends Academy's hopes of a derby comeback at Brora

The 4-1 scoreline was emphatic in the end, but for much of the second half Wick Academy looked capable of taking at least a point against Brora.


A fitting home for Charles Swanson's tug-of-war trophy

A fitting home for Charles Swanson's tug-of-war trophy

Murray Gunn, of Stockport, pieces together the story of a historic Caithness trophy that was found in the vaults of an Edinburgh jewellery business


Willow bowers get a makeover at Newtonhill community woodland

Willow bowers get a makeover at Newtonhill community woodland

The local High Life Highland countryside ranger and a team from Friends of Newtonhill Woodland have given the willow bowers at Newtonhill a makeover.


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