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Promoting Thurso’s past and looking to the future

As Thurso Heritage Society celebrates a landmark birthday, Gordon Calder finds out why its role is so important in the town.

North artist Loz Atkinson joins Edinburgh's jungle

A HIGHLAND artist with Caithness roots will be showcasing her work at one of the world’s largest outdoor exhibitions this summer.

Comedian Craig Hill appeals for Thurso Tesco collection support

A TOP Scottish comedian has appealed to locals in Thurso to put on their biggest smiles and volunteer to raise funds for a dementia charity.

Your Caithness

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‘It was time for the county to move on,’ says newly elected MSP Rob Gibson

‘THE best outcome for the people of the Far North.” That is the verdict of Caithness, Sutherland and Ross’s new MSP, Rob Gibson.

Win a VIP upgrade for RockNess

A VIP experience is on offer to RockNess festival-goers who can come up with the best safety tips.

Academy take derby honours at Brora

Wick Academy came out on top in a five-goal thriller at Brora's Dudgeon Park in the final Far North derby of the Highland League season.

Wick Academy co-boss Ian Munro wants to see killer instinct from team

Making their chances count is what co-manager Ian Munro is looking for his side to do as the Highland League draws to a close. A frustrating weekend in…

Royal wedding fever for Caithness schoolchildren

There was more than a touch of wedding fever for local children when Prince William married his fiancée Kate Middleton. School pupils donned their best…

Change to police service must offer clear benefit

Scottish policing is widely acclaimed as a modern, successful, highly effective and integrated service whose high levels of performance are recognised…

Young Caithness heroes sought for Red Cross awards

LOCALS are being urged to nominate their young unsung heroes for an annual British Red Cross award. A plea has been issued by the charity’s chief executive,…

Councillors and NHS chiefs to discuss healthcare merger

FAR-reaching plans to integrate health, education and social care services in the North by April next year will be discussed by councillors and health…

Local motorists targeted in police's seat belt crackdown

POLICE will be targeting motorists ignoring speed limits and those not wearing seat belts as part of a day of action being staged across the North this…

Wick lifeboat aids stricken vessel

WICK lifeboat was called out last Monday afternoon to rescue a converted fishing boat which broke down at sea. A distress call was received from the Fair…

Richard Hughes does not rule out Wick Academy role

WICK Academy co-manager Richard Hughes says that he has not ruled out applying for the position of manager on an individual basis. Last month along with…

New youth convener sought for Highland Council

The search is on for a new convener to champion the cause of young people in the Highlands. Applicants for the position of Highland Youth Convener have…

Home Improvement Guide

Some top tips for improving your home.

Caithness farms set to open their gates to the public

Two Caithness farm enterprises will be throwing open their gates for a day in June to offer a family-friendly insight into local food production. Bilbster…

Mount Pleasant kids in Thurso back Labour

PUPILS in Thurso got a hands-on insight into the electoral system when they staged a mock election on Wednesday. The P7 class at Mount Pleasant chose…