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New traffic-calming measures at Pennyland Primary School

New traffic-calming measures at Pennyland Primary School

Councillors have approved new traffic-calming measures at Thurso's Pennyland Primary School in a bid to improve pupil safety.


High quality on show at Caithness U17 badminton championships

High quality on show at Caithness U17 badminton championships

The under-17 Caithness badminton championships were held on Friday at the community campus in Wick, with almost 20 players taking part.


Greens get sponsored jackets from Superclean Thurso

Greens get sponsored jackets from Superclean Thurso

Caithness Rugby Football Club's new ballboys sponsor Karl Drummond and his daughter Keira have handed over a set of sponsored jackets to the team.


Stone slams Tories for 'shameful' nurse tax

Stone slams Tories for 'shameful' nurse tax

Jamie Stone has slammed Conservative Party plans to introduce a nurse tax on European Union workers.


Stone determined to fight WASPI women's case

Stone determined to fight WASPI women's case

Jamie Stone has backed the Women Against State Pension Inequality group which is fighting to be compensated for money owed to retired women.


New festival to shine a light on Wick harbour and Caithness coast

New festival to shine a light on Wick harbour and Caithness coast

Wick harbour will be lit up in what is being described as a visually stunning projection show as part of Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020.


Scorries dressing room a glum place to be

Scorries dressing room a glum place to be

McKenna admits players are deflated following home loss to Fraserburgh


Academy's spiral continues as Broch rack up easy win

Academy's spiral continues as Broch rack up easy win

Poor display sees Scorries lose 2-0 to title contenders Fraserburgh


Santa and Mrs Claus add to festive cheer at Bower

Santa and Mrs Claus add to festive cheer at Bower

With the festive season fast approaching, Santa and Mrs Claus dropped in to the grotto at the Bower Parent Forum Christmas Fayre on Sunday.


Call goes out to prevent violence against women and girls

Call goes out to prevent violence against women and girls

The Highland Violence Against Women Partnership has highlighted the need to promote equality and prevent violence against women and girls.


Councillor welcomes transition plans for Gaelic medium pupils

Councillor welcomes transition plans for Gaelic medium pupils

Raymond Bremner has backed plans for the transition of Gaelic medium primary pupils in Thurso to high school education at the end of this school year.


Highland MSP Rhoda Grant praises rail campaign group

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant praises rail campaign group

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has hailed a campaigning rail group as it celebrates its 25th birthday.


Wick black ice driver 'deserves award'

Wick black ice driver 'deserves award'

A man who witnessed a bus lose control on black ice road in Wick said the driver "deserves an award" for managing to avert a more serious accident.


Appeal to find Wick family of Hull fisherman

Appeal to find Wick family of Hull fisherman

An emotional appeal has been made to find Wick relatives of a former Hull fisherman who died last month and whose funeral was taking place today.


Caithness chamber 'deeply disappointed' by Wick flight reduction

Caithness chamber 'deeply disappointed' by Wick flight reduction

Caithness Chamber of Commerce says it is 'deeply disappointed' by Eastern Airways' decision to reduce its Wick/Aberdeen service.


Highland capital predicted to be hit by a foot of snow

Highland capital predicted to be hit by a foot of snow

INVERNESS will be bracing itself after it was predicted the area could be hit by a colossal weather bomb with a foot of snow forecast within days.


This is the most pivotal election in Scotland’s history

This is the most pivotal election in Scotland’s history

ELECTION PROFILE: Karl Rosie, Scottish National Party candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross


Reay protesters vow to keep up the fight against new wind farms

Reay protesters vow to keep up the fight against new wind farms

Wind farm developers were met with a barrage of angry protesters in Reay on Wednesday as the first of two community open days got under way.


Czech bounces Douglas out of world title glory bid

Czech bounces Douglas out of world title glory bid

Bridge incident ensures Halkirk mountain runner fails in attempt to add world championship title to World Cup Series crown


McKenna striving for selection continuity

McKenna striving for selection continuity

Continuity will be central to Wick Academy digging themselves out of their mini-rut, boss Tom McKenna insists.


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