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Stone meets Minister over proposal to bring banking hub to west Sutherland

Stone meets Minister over proposal to bring banking hub to west Sutherland

Only one high street bank branch in Sutherland alone


Confusion as to 'weather or not' Thurso game should have gone ahead

Confusion as to 'weather or not' Thurso game should have gone ahead

Vikings manager Reid furious at "premature call-off" saying cup tie v Inverness Athletic could have been played


A99 closed after Thrumster blaze

A99 closed after Thrumster blaze

A house fire at Thrumster closed the A99 road to traffic while a fire crew dealt with the blaze for over two hours on Monday evening.


Thurso RNLI called out after report of boat adrift

Thurso RNLI called out after report of boat adrift

Lifeboat volunteers were called out on Monday night following a report from police that a boat was adrift near the entrance to the River Thurso.


Tesco customers in Wick and Thurso provide bags of help

Tesco customers in Wick and Thurso provide bags of help

Tesco customers in Wick and Thurso have helped three groups through the Bags of Help Centenary Grants scheme.


Caithness schoolchildren give nature a helping hand

Caithness schoolchildren give nature a helping hand

Pupils from Crossroads Primary School got creative to help their feathered friends through the cold winter months.


A quick cuppa as Caithness sees exceptionally low atmospheric pressure

A quick cuppa as Caithness sees exceptionally low atmospheric pressure

The phrase “a quick cuppa” took on a new meaning for Caithness householders on Sunday as a result of exceptional atmospheric conditions.


Big break for Thurso artist

Big break for Thurso artist

Thurso-born Leah Davis has not even graduated from art school and yet a major international gallery already features her work.


Civic reception marks Thurso Freemasons' 200th anniversary

Civic reception marks Thurso Freemasons' 200th anniversary

Thurso Freemasons joined local councillors on Friday for a civic reception to mark the 200th anniversary of St Peter's Operative Lodge 284.


Caithness reporter receives lifetime achievement award

Caithness reporter receives lifetime achievement award

Thurso-based freelance journalist Iain Grant was honoured for lifetime achievement at the annual Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards.


Fort off the bottom after last-gasp win at Turriff

Fort off the bottom after last-gasp win at Turriff

Fort William climbed off the bottom of the Highland League after a dramatic 2-1 victory at Turriff United on Saturday.


Thurso swimmers training hard for next round of championships

Thurso swimmers training hard for next round of championships

Members of Thurso Swimming Club recently attended round one of the North District Age Group Championships in Aberdeen Sports Village.


Your Cash Your Caithness event to feature 25 local groups

Your Cash Your Caithness event to feature 25 local groups

Representatives of 25 local groups will pitch their projects to the public in Thurso at the end of this month in a bid to secure a share of £10,000.


Grave matters discussed at Wick meeting

Grave matters discussed at Wick meeting

Highland councillors have been seeking to address grave concerns among the public over Caithness cemeteries and their upkeep.


Animal charity appealing for Caithness fundraisers

Animal charity appealing for Caithness fundraisers

The Scottish SPCA is appealing to people in Caithness to help fundraise at the local Pets at Home store this month.


Caithness councillor calls for new warning signs on A9

Caithness councillor calls for new warning signs on A9

Caithness councillor Matthew Reiss has highlighted the need for advance warning signs at the Dornoch Bridge to alert motorists to restrictions.


Care report critical of north care-at-home service

Care report critical of north care-at-home service

A care-at-home service which operates in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross has been criticised for errors in dispensing medication.


Forsinard event will celebrate women scientists

Forsinard event will celebrate women scientists

RSPB Forsinard Flows is to be transformed into a spectacle of sound and animation in celebration of women scientists at an event next month.


Riding and road safety at Halkirk

Riding and road safety at Halkirk

Riding and road safety was the theme of the latest badge training session held by the Caithness branch of the Pony Club.


Will Brexit end future visits to Caithness from artists like Anna?

Will Brexit end future visits to Caithness from artists like Anna?

Wick museum delighted with cultural exchange student Anna but will Brexit end future visits?


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