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NHS Highland takes top award

NHS Highland takes top award

NHS Highland has won a prestigious national award for the second time for its work on developing clinical infrastructure through its initiative, "Growing…


Council approves £10k towards Berriedale Braes upgrade design

Council approves £10k towards Berriedale Braes upgrade design

THE Highland Council has shown its commitment to the economy of the north in approving £10,000 towards the design of an improved road alignment…


Keiss youngsters set for Barnardo’s Big Toddle

Keiss youngsters set for Barnardo’s Big Toddle

SOME small steps are to be taken towards a big goal this weekend as Keiss youngsters take part in a charity walk.


Mr Boom, Olympic-themed sports and a Chicken Pickers gig – Lybster Gala’s in full swing

Mr Boom, Olympic-themed sports and a Chicken Pickers gig – Lybster Gala’s in full swing

AS Lybster Gala continues its successful week of events there should be a special star arriving soon – all the way from the moon.


Final preparations made for Castletown Gala night

Final preparations made for Castletown Gala night

CASTLETOWN Gala is all set to bring the village to life in vivid colour tomorrow.


Caithness riders set personal bests

Caithness riders set personal bests

The 25 was held on the Kildary course on a warm evening with a light tailwind to the turn.


Caithness trio reel in another award

Caithness trio reel in another award

On Sunday, fifteen-year-old Brandon and Pan Records’ Robert Cameron and Manson Grant were named Guest Artist of the Year at the annual Box And Fiddle…


Cash deadline missed for Thurso beach steps repair

Cash deadline missed for Thurso beach steps repair

Thurso Community Council member Don Smith claimed that as no-one was prepared to take on responsibility for maintaining the steps, the deadline for gaining…


Cold tar repairs a 'ridiculous' fix

Cold tar repairs a 'ridiculous' fix

A COUNCILLOR has claimed using cold tar to fill in potholes on the Highlands’ crumbling road network is "ridiculous" and should only be used in…


Daytime closures of Thurso police station slammed

Daytime closures of Thurso police station slammed

Highland councillor Donnie Mackay has received complaints from people in the town that they have not been able to access the station during its stated…


Dounreay fund gets cash boost

Dounreay fund gets cash boost

Dounreay Communities Fund has received a welcome boost of £10,000.


Dymond wins anniversary round robin at Thurso

Dymond wins anniversary round robin at Thurso

Group 1 saw Douglas Fraser, Danny Hitchin, Lorna McDermid and Brian Cormack progress to the semis after topping the group on 10 points. Joining them there…


Economy proves there is life after Dounreay

Economy proves there is life after Dounreay

FOR more than 50 years, it has been the pumping heart of the Caithness economy with employment heavily reliant on the opportunities it created.


Estate in Dounreay legal wrangle goes on the market

Estate in Dounreay legal wrangle goes on the market

Sandside Estate near Reay has been put up for sale by Magnohard Ltd with an asking price of over £2.45 million.


Far north care forum launched

Far north care forum launched

The Caithness District Partnership met for the first time as part of arrangements under the recently established tie-up between NHS Highland and the Highland…


Far north now 'paying the price of ignorance'

Far north now 'paying the price of ignorance'

 A FAILURE to take notice of the far north’s changing demographic 20 years ago has led to care services struggling to cope.


Klimas enjoys scratch success at Wick

Klimas enjoys scratch success at Wick

Nicky Klimas of Wick took the scratch prize with a five over par 74.


Lifeboat day generosity

Lifeboat day generosity

Sir – On behalf of the crew and fundraising committee of the RNLI Wick lifeboat, I would like to thank everyone who came along and contributed so…


Lyth launches its summer season with Mexican theme

Lyth launches its summer season with Mexican theme

Lyth Arts Centre has just staged three months of theatre and music, with packed houses enjoying 14 live performances, with participants of all ages taking…


New editor for 'Groat' and 'Courier'

New editor for 'Groat' and 'Courier'

The 55-year-old, who operated a home-based news agency covering Caithness and north Sutherland, was appointed following the departure of Karen Steven.


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