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Battery scheme close to Castle of Mey faces council objection

Battery scheme close to Castle of Mey faces council objection

Plans for one of Scotland’s largest battery storage sites has been objected to by councillors because it is just two miles from the Castle of Mey.


Dad’s radio know-how could have easily detected Russian interference…

Dad’s radio know-how could have easily detected Russian interference…

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

Caithness Bikers partook in an Easter egg charity run across the county and delivered treats.


MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

LibDem candidate David Green fears the council is ‘effectively driving business away’ from local operators.


New North Coast Trail section through Caithness ‘ready to walk’

New North Coast Trail section through Caithness ‘ready to walk’

The charity behind the John O’Groats Trail is already making strides with developing a new walking route in the far north.


‘I could never have imagined it’ – Loth Burn footbridge opens up John O’Groats Trail to more walkers

‘I could never have imagined it’ – Loth Burn footbridge opens up John O’Groats Trail to more walkers

A £90k footbridge has been opened across a wide burn on the John O’Groats Trail. John Davidson went along to hear about the impact of the new crossing


Kennedy praises high standard of North schools’ squad after national triumph

Kennedy praises high standard of North schools’ squad after national triumph

Two footballers from Caithness and one from Orkney played their part in a national cup win for the North of Scotland Schools’ Football Association.


How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

The recent figures show how much was spent by each new Westminster representative since the general election.


Legion branch ‘takes great pride’ in honouring Australians and New Zealanders at Wick war graves

Legion branch ‘takes great pride’ in honouring Australians and New Zealanders at Wick war graves

Organisers of Wick’s annual Anzac Day ceremony have told of the pride they take in honouring Australian and New Zealand servicemen.


Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

Highland Council say information services for parents of children with autism will continue as part of a new project.


‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

A far north councillor has hit out at the toll taken on elected politicians by people who carry out misinformed, corrosive social media attacks.


Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

A Caithness man from a traveller background has made himself homeless after claiming he suffered months of harassment at his Thurso house.


Views sought from public on Caithness community-owned pub venture

Views sought from public on Caithness community-owned pub venture

The first steps have been taken by Sinclair’s Bay Trust towards potential community ownership of the popular Village Inn on the NC500 at Keiss.


5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

Last November we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to bring in 5000 blood donations across the Highlands and Moray by Easter.


Caithness Ladies targeting back-to-back wins against Nairn

Caithness Ladies targeting back-to-back wins against Nairn

Caithness Ladies will be aiming for back-to-back wins against Nairn St Ninian when the sides meet in the SWF Highlands and Islands League on Sunday.


Thurso scientist’s ‘gratitude’ after completing epic 110km ultra-run across the Flow Country

Thurso scientist’s ‘gratitude’ after completing epic 110km ultra-run across the Flow Country

A Thurso-based peatland expert has completed a long-held ambition to run across the Flow Country to mark World Heritage Day.


We can’t stand by and let oil and gas skills go to waste, says north MP

We can’t stand by and let oil and gas skills go to waste, says north MP

Jamie Stone described North Sea oil and gas workers as “immensely valuable” to the UK and insisted their skills must not be allowed to go to waste.


Young Scorries set for Highland League U18 championship play-off

Young Scorries set for Highland League U18 championship play-off

Wick Academy’s under-18s are one game away from being crowned Highland League champions in their age group.


Alyn delighted with progress made by Thurso coaching venture

Alyn delighted with progress made by Thurso coaching venture

AG Coaching has made great progress in its first year and a half, and Alyn Gunn says he is looking forward to welcoming more big clubs to Thurso.


‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

A team of staff from a firm with branches throughout the Highlands has become the latest to organise a corporate blood donation.


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