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Thurso wind farm developer claims 'biodiversity gain' from Cairnmore Hill proposal

Thurso wind farm developer claims 'biodiversity gain' from Cairnmore Hill proposal

The developer of a proposed five-turbine wind farm close to Thurso claims the scheme will improve biodiversity by improving habitats in the area.


Driver over drug limit in Wick, court is told

Driver over drug limit in Wick, court is told

A driver was found to be almost five times the drug-driving limit Wick Sheriff Court heard.


Crofter numbers in Scotland hit five-year high

Crofter numbers in Scotland hit five-year high

New figures from the Crofting Commission show a big increase in new entrants to crofting – with over 500 joining the sector in the year to March 2023.


Exam success for Wick woman who is now a fully qualified mortgage advisor

Exam success for Wick woman who is now a fully qualified mortgage advisor

Phil Anderson Financial Service announced that Louise Cormack has successfully passed her final exam and is now a fully qualified mortgage adviser.


Bank of Scotland not persuaded by Highland MSP to reverse mobile service closure

Bank of Scotland not persuaded by Highland MSP to reverse mobile service closure

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant led a debate in Holyrood about the Bank of Scotland's decision to withdraw mobile branch services across the country.


Highland Green MSP hosts event on coastal communities and marine policy

Highland Green MSP hosts event on coastal communities and marine policy

MSP Ariane Burgess hosted an event at Holyrood exploring what people value about Scotland’s coasts and seas and how they want to see them managed.


Ex-detective's book will take 'in-depth' look at Duke of Kent air crash in Caithness

Ex-detective's book will take 'in-depth' look at Duke of Kent air crash in Caithness

Michael Morgan will be visiting Dunbeath on March 13 and is keen to meet anyone who has 'anything of interest' relating to the crash at Eagle's Rock.


Thurso nightclub ban for woman facing assault charges

Thurso nightclub ban for woman facing assault charges

A woman has been banned from Thurso's nightclub pending the outcome of a criminal case in which she is accused of five charges of assault.


Protected goose dumped beside River Thurso was shot and decapitated

Protected goose dumped beside River Thurso was shot and decapitated

A decapitated goose was shot and dumped on the banks of the River Thurso in a plastic bag, police have said.


The Real Mackay: When dad set out to conquer the cold and dark

The Real Mackay: When dad set out to conquer the cold and dark

Dad liked the winter. But for all the wrong reasons. Loving winter and being a newsagent wasn’t exactly compatible.


New qualification boosts Wick financial services firm offering

New qualification boosts Wick financial services firm offering

Phil Anderson Financial Services has announced a valued member of its Wick team is now a fully qualified mortgage adviser.


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Overcome by gas, teacher recruitment to continue and work on controversial mobile mast.


Drinks with friends in Caithness have unwelcome consequences for driver

Drinks with friends in Caithness have unwelcome consequences for driver

A driver was found to be more than four times the legal drink-driving limit.


Thurso driver did not have correct insurance

Thurso driver did not have correct insurance

Police stopped a driver after discovering that his insurance didn't cover the delivery of hot food orders.


Injured mountain rescue team member stretchered off Cairngorms in blizzard conditions

Injured mountain rescue team member stretchered off Cairngorms in blizzard conditions

An injured member of a mountain rescue team was stretchered nearly two-and-a-half miles in blizzard conditions in the Cairngorms last night.


Firefighters needed for Helmsdale and Dunbeath stations

Firefighters needed for Helmsdale and Dunbeath stations

SFRS offers two contracts whereby firefighters commit to either 120 or 90 hours availability per week


Handicrafts on show at Watten SWI meeting

Handicrafts on show at Watten SWI meeting

The Watten SWI met on Thursday, February 1 for the first meeting of 2024.


Orkney councillors back offshore wind farm that will bring 'long-term benefits' to far north

Orkney councillors back offshore wind farm that will bring 'long-term benefits' to far north

Plans for a wind farm consisting of up to 125 turbines off the north coast have been backed by councillors on the other side of the Pentland Firth.


Mr Finn's fishing book released thanks to Dunbeath writing group

Mr Finn's fishing book released thanks to Dunbeath writing group

Graham Finn from Dunbeath has penned his first book and his subject of fishing seems particularly appropriate for his surname.


Castletown driver failed to pay penalty notice on time, Wick court told

Castletown driver failed to pay penalty notice on time, Wick court told

Driving without a test certificate, and a defective tyre cost a driver a £100 fine at Wick Sheriff Court.


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