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NHS Highland director of public health urges public not to be complacent over coronavirus

NHS Highland director of public health urges public not to be complacent over coronavirus

NHS Highland has warned the public not to be complacent about Covid-19 and to keep following the national guidance to stay safe.


Ernest tractor run organisers overwhelmed by support

Ernest tractor run organisers overwhelmed by support

Organisers were overwhelmed by the support shown for last Saturday's tractor road run which was held in memory of local farmer Ernest McAdie.


North MSPs praise pupils, parents, teachers and school staff for 'incredible resilience'

North MSPs praise pupils, parents, teachers and school staff for 'incredible resilience'

North MSPs Maree Todd and Gail Ross have sent a message of encouragement to pupils, parents, teachers and staff ahead of the reopening schools.


The day ex-Beatle Paul McCartney went across the Pentland Firth in a fishing boat

The day ex-Beatle Paul McCartney went across the Pentland Firth in a fishing boat

Two sisters have been reflecting on a missed opportunity to get Paul McCartney's autograph when the ex-Beatle came to Caithness 50 years ago.


Elder is fastest on Bilbster track with blistering time

Elder is fastest on Bilbster track with blistering time

Thirty-four enthusiastic autocross competitors enjoyed a day of fast and furious action on the hard and bumpy 600-yard track at Bilbster Mains.


Highland Council education chief is a no-show at committee meeting

Highland Council education chief is a no-show at committee meeting

Highland Council’s controversial education chief failed to appear at an education committee meeting amid ongoing acrimony over his £936-a-day wage.


Ross makes urgent plea to Sturgeon over future of Wick John O'Groats Airport

Ross makes urgent plea to Sturgeon over future of Wick John O'Groats Airport

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to be asked to help secure the future of Wick John O'Groats Airport as "a matter of urgency".


Drivers urged to slow down near schools as flashing signs suffer technical fault

Drivers urged to slow down near schools as flashing signs suffer technical fault

Highland Council is warning that part-time flashing 20 mph signs around the region's schools will not be operating as normal when pupils go back.


Business leaders make their case for North Highland Growth Fund

Business leaders make their case for North Highland Growth Fund

North Highland business leaders are calling on the Holyrood and Westminster governments to set up a growth fund to help the region's recovery.


Green health packs to benefit environment and boost wellbeing across Caithness

Green health packs to benefit environment and boost wellbeing across Caithness

Communities across Caithness are set for a busy spell on the horticultural front thanks to a project that will benefit the environment and wellbeing.


Caithness fashion stores remain open despite 47 UK closures

Caithness fashion stores remain open despite 47 UK closures

Wick and Thurso branches of M&Co remain open despite 47 stores closing throughout the UK.


Demolition work under way at former cinema and nightclub in Wick

Demolition work under way at former cinema and nightclub in Wick

A demolition team has begun work on getting rid of a prominent eyesore building in Wick's High Street.


Actions of Crown Office to be investigated as part of Kevin review

Actions of Crown Office to be investigated as part of Kevin review

Kevin McLeod's family have been told that the actions of the Crown Office, along with those of the police, will be investigated as part of a review.


Rail pilot project could take 250 timber lorries away from roads

Rail pilot project could take 250 timber lorries away from roads

Timber lorries could be a rarer sight on far north roads if a new pilot project involving Victa Railfreight proves successful.


Academy players gearing up for three-day fundraising fitness challenge

Academy players gearing up for three-day fundraising fitness challenge

Wick Academy players are bracing themselves for a fundraising fitness challenge that could turn into a major test of endurance.


Lorna set for gruelling 740-mile running and cycling challenge in aid of Macmillan

Lorna set for gruelling 740-mile running and cycling challenge in aid of Macmillan

Running and cycling a total of 740 miles within a week is the gruelling task being undertaken by a Caithness woman to raise money for charity.


Schools across Highlands set for phased return to classrooms

Schools across Highlands set for phased return to classrooms

School staff across the north are looking forward to welcoming children back to their classrooms, starting from next week.


Union representatives hand over £500 to community café in Thurso

Union representatives hand over £500 to community café in Thurso

A total of £500 has been handed over to the community café in Thurso to help it reopen following the easing of the coronavirus restrictions.


We need to ensure that our own needs are met – spiritually and emotionally

We need to ensure that our own needs are met – spiritually and emotionally

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Rev Ellie Charman, Scottish Episcopal Church


Highland Green MSP says tourists must not see Scotland as a theme park

Highland Green MSP says tourists must not see Scotland as a theme park

Highland Green MSP John Finnie has said tourists must be deterred from regarding Scotland as either a theme park or some sort of living museum.


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