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Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

A volunteer presenter and DJ at an Inverness-based hospital radio presenter is running for a prestigious national award.


In-form Mountain Dew held by Seaforth ‘C’

In-form Mountain Dew held by Seaforth ‘C’

Mountain Dew, the form team in Division Two of Wick and District Darts League, were held at home this week by Seaforth “C”.


It’s National Pothole Day – Local roads campaigner says every day in Caithness is a ‘pothole day’

It’s National Pothole Day – Local roads campaigner says every day in Caithness is a ‘pothole day’

National Pothole Day provides the backdrop for the man behind a Caithness pressure group to share his take on the local issues.


‘Don’t blame the Loch Ness Monster!’ Thurso councillor livid over latest landslip at Scrabster and slams SNP

‘Don’t blame the Loch Ness Monster!’ Thurso councillor livid over latest landslip at Scrabster and slams SNP

A Thurso councillor criticises the SNP government for failing to invest in roads after another landslip occurred at Scrabster.


Wick community councillors seek update on winter pavement-clearing

Wick community councillors seek update on winter pavement-clearing

Community representatives in Wick have requested details from Highland Council of its schedule for clearing snow and ice from pavements.


Coastal walk provides plenty to enjoy even on a cold January day

Coastal walk provides plenty to enjoy even on a cold January day

A winter morning when I’m fortunate enough not to have anything seriously wrong with me is not to be wasted by staying indoors.


Sophie continues successful start to year as she picks up more silverware

Sophie continues successful start to year as she picks up more silverware

Sophie Mackay from Dunnet continued her great start to 2025 when she was among the honours at Sunday’s under-14 Midlothian Junior Championships.


International call-up for Caithness runner after Scottish cross-country success

International call-up for Caithness runner after Scottish cross-country success

Billy Sutherland (15) took first place in his age group at the Scottish Athletics Inter-District Cross-Country Championships in Glasgow.


Mentoring charity talk at Spittal SWI

Mentoring charity talk at Spittal SWI

Tina Hamilton, community engagement officer with the national charity MCR Pathways, was guest speaker at Spittal SWI’s first meeting of the year.


NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

Those eligible to get a free Covid vaccine have until the end of January to get the jag - whilst flu vaccine is available until the end of March.


Car and lorry crash at Bilbster

Car and lorry crash at Bilbster

A car and lorry were involved in a collision near Bilbster on the road between Wick and Watten yesterday.


Midweek date for Wick Academy’s home game against Clach

Midweek date for Wick Academy’s home game against Clach

Wick Academy’s home match against Clachnacuddin has been rearranged for a midweek night next month after being postponed last weekend.


Winter flu jab plea by MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross

Winter flu jab plea by MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross

Maree Todd is urging her constituents in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross to get their winter flu jab to help guard against serious illness.


New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

Calls to bring back vaccinations to GPs after Highland experiences ‘concerning’ drop in uptake


Gallacher is grateful to get his chance with Wick Academy

Gallacher is grateful to get his chance with Wick Academy

Recently signed goalkeeper Lewis Gallacher is keen to help Wick Academy move up the Highland League table in the closing few months of the campaign.


‘This is the place that I would always want to come to’: Icy start to season on River Thurso

‘This is the place that I would always want to come to’: Icy start to season on River Thurso

Visiting angler Ken McGeorge declared it was “a total honour and privilege” to be invited to make the first cast of the season on the River Thurso.


Keeping it in the family - twins join dad as blood donors

Keeping it in the family - twins join dad as blood donors

Twin teenagers and their father made it a family affair when they gave blood just after the turn of the year.


Temperatures soar after freezing weekend – local weather report for Caithness

Temperatures soar after freezing weekend – local weather report for Caithness

As Caithness experiences a steady thaw after the freezing temperatures of the weekend, a local weather pundit has shared a detailed overview.


Caithness company Norscot announces lucrative partnership deal

Caithness company Norscot announces lucrative partnership deal

A Bower-based business says it is delighted to announce a partnership with a leading manufacturer of bespoke aluminium doors and windows in the UK.


PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

Stunning aerial views of breath-taking Highland landscapes are set to wow visitors to Fort George.


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