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SNP candidate Rosie backs cash machine initiative

SNP candidate Rosie backs cash machine initiative

Councillor and parliamentary candidate Karl Rosie is backing an initiative that could help secure new cash machines in rural communities.


New £14m ferry hailed as 'a huge step forward' for Caithness and Orkney links

New £14m ferry hailed as 'a huge step forward' for Caithness and Orkney links

Pentland Ferries' new £14m catamaran marks "a huge step forward" for Caithness/Orkney ferry links, the company's managing director has said.


Groat reporter gets no seal of approval

Groat reporter gets no seal of approval

A series of pictures captures the moment a young seal slips out of sight underwater away from the lens of the Groat reporter.


Theatrical Thursdays at Lyth

Theatrical Thursdays at Lyth

A double taster of theatre is coming to Lyth Arts Centre this November as two of Scotland’s leading drama companies venture north.


Former Clydesdale bank premises in Thurso fail to sell

Former Clydesdale bank premises in Thurso fail to sell

The former Clydesdale bank premises in Traill Street, Thurso, failed to find a buyer when it came under the hammer at a property auction.


Council choir full of festive cheer for Blythswood

Council choir full of festive cheer for Blythswood

Caithness councillors were in good voice when they joined members from throughout the region to support the Blythswood Christmas shoebox appeal.


Mackays Hotel charity cheque handover

Mackays Hotel charity cheque handover

The proprietors of Mackays Hotel handed over cheques to local cancer and dyslexia charities at a presentation event.


Scorries keep their cool as Locos see red

Scorries keep their cool as Locos see red

Red cards galore for home side as Academy wrap up 1-0 win at Inverurie


Lybster hotel's festive gift to local pensioners

Lybster hotel's festive gift to local pensioners

The Portland Hotel in Lybster is bringing festive cheer to the village with the announcement of free Christmas dinners for lonely older people.


Highland MSP Maree Todd calls on students to check they are registered to vote

Highland MSP Maree Todd calls on students to check they are registered to vote

Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd is urging students to check they are registered to vote ahead of the December 12 general election.


Family of Stefan Sutherland welcome fresh police investigation

Family of Stefan Sutherland welcome fresh police investigation

The family of Stefan Sutherland have welcomed Police Scotland's decision to carry out a fresh investigation into his unexplained death six years ago.


Five payphones in Caithness set for removal

Five payphones in Caithness set for removal

BT has recommended that 110 boxes across the Highlands should be scrapped, with five in Caithness set to go.


£250,000 plans brewing to create new visitor experience at John O’Groats

£250,000 plans brewing to create new visitor experience at John O’Groats

Ambitious plans are being drawn up by John O’Groats Brewery to transform the village's landmark Last House into a visitor attraction.


Scorries boss waiting on Allan diagnosis

Scorries boss waiting on Allan diagnosis

Health of star forward Davie to be monitored ahead of Locos trip


Burst drain has Vikings sailing off to Naver

Burst drain has Vikings sailing off to Naver

Thurso forced to seek temporary accommodation as Dammies pitch is unplayable


Pentland Ferries' new catamaran set to make inaugural voyage across firth

Pentland Ferries' new catamaran set to make inaugural voyage across firth

The new £14 million Pentland Ferries catamaran which will operate between Caithness and Orkney is to make its inaugural voyage today.


Relegation not on the agenda for Greens

Relegation not on the agenda for Greens

Team manager Anderson insists club do not want to go back to the Caledonia League


Developing youth football is the Caithness United goal

Developing youth football is the Caithness United goal

A look at the first 20 years of Caithness United and the club's emphasis on encouraging young local footballers to play at the highest level possible.


Advice sessions on accessing wind farm community funding

Advice sessions on accessing wind farm community funding

Advice for communities interested in accessing wind farm funds will be available at special sessions on Thursday.


Two community councils fall by the wayside ahead of elections

Two community councils fall by the wayside ahead of elections

West Caithness and Tannach and District will not be functioning due to a lack of nominations


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