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Abuse of women in Caithness and elsewhere is abhorrent

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

Castlehill event will highlight the role of Caithness in WWII

Caithness Family History Society will host a special talk in Castletown highlighting the strategic importance of the county in the Second World War.

Haven Consortium hailed as ‘pivotal step forward’ for Encompass Caithness

Campaigners from Encompass Caithness say they are thrilled to be part of a new region-wide network that will “create lasting change”.

Thurso’s monthly Repair Café sessions will seek to reduce waste

Thurso is to get its own version of The Repair Shop, allowing those with a much-loved item that has seen better days to have it fixed free of charge.

Maree Todd encouraged by measures to mitigate Scrabster landslip risks

Maree Todd is optimistic that “tangible improvements” are being made to limit the impact of landslips affecting the A9 at Scrabster.

NHS Highland falls behind national child and adolescent mental health treatment times

Scotland reaches target for the first time as wellbeing minister and far north MSP Maree Todd hails ‘encouraging’ figures.

Big-hearted Caithness tractor club raises £7200 for air ambulance charity

Members of a Caithness tractor club gathered at Thrumster village hall to present a cheque for £7200 to Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance on Monday.

Whisky workers at several Highland distilleries balloted for strike action

Workers at several whisky distilleries across the Highlands could go on strike following a pay dispute, an industry union has announced.

Thurso man admits series of sex charges

A Thurso man has admitted a series of sexual-related offences against underage girls.

Ideal conditions for trail run at Burn of Whilk wind farm

The penultimate event of North Highland Harriers’ trail run series was held at Burn of Whilk wind farm, with a choice of a five or eight-mile route.

More Highland businesses struggling in ‘challenging economic headwinds’ according to new survey

Economic uncertainty and rising costs are among the main challenges faced by businesses in the Highlands, according to a recent survey.

Wick crime stats show violence, drugs and drink driving are still major issues

At a community council meeting in Wick on Monday evening police stats reveal violence, drug possession and drink driving as key issues in the area.

Crofting Commission warns it will take action over crofters ‘neglecting their duties’

Crofters are being warned they could be turfed out if they neglect their duties.

Vendors rewarded for quality cattle at Quoybrae mart sale

Caithness, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 735 store cattle.

Could Legionnaires be behind Raigmore contamination alert?

NHS Highland says it is routine to test for the Legionella bacteria in water contamination cases.

Highland Council is set to invest £870,000 in bid to dig thousands out of poverty

Council leader Raymond Bremner says there are 3000 not claiming pension credit and for me that is half the town of Wick’

Six-day Flow Country fire shows ‘devastating impact’ wildfires can have

Rural communities and tourism businesses can be exposed to risks of out-of-control wildfires as spring gets under way, emergency workers have warned.

Caithness badminton trio compete in Glasgow Yonex Championships

Husband-and-wife duo Mark and Shona Mackay, along with 16-year-old Chloe Mackenzie, travelled to compete in the 2025 Glasgow Yonex Championships.

Plans to expand Highland Council-owned bus service with £6m after D&E Coaches buyout

A further £8m will be invested in renewable energy projects that have been touted for years.

Maree Todd says Caithness social care services must be protected from national insurance cost rise

Maree Todd has warned of “catastrophic consequences” if social care providers in the far north are not exempt from a rise in national insurance costs.