NEWS

Update on details of fire at former shop in Thurso town centre

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issued an update on the incident in Thurso yesterday when a fire broke out at the former M&Co shop.

New chief officer of education appointed for the Highlands

The Highland Council has appointed Bernadette Scott as chief officer education for primary and early years.

Fire at former M&Co shop in Thurso

Six fire engines spent three hours tackling a blaze at the former M&Co shop in Thurso last night (April 21).

Highland bishop praises ‘generosity and love’ of late Pope Francis

The Most Reverend Mark Strange of Moray, Ross and Caithness has shared his message of condolence upon the death of Pope Francis yesterday.

New John O’Groats Trail bridge at Loth is biggest project to be completed on Highland walking route

A new footbridge set to be officially opened on the John O’Groats Trail this week will be a symbol of the project’s long-term aims.

Jail warning for 80-year-old Sutherland man with ‘appalling attitude’

An elderly north Sutherland man has been warned that he could face a prison sentence if he doesn’t change his ways.

Extra-time free kick sends John O’Groats through in Highland Amateur Cup

Saleem Bremner’s superb free kick sealed a 4-3 extra-time victory for John O’Groats in Saturday’s preliminary round tie away to Golspie Stafford.

Full ringside at Caithness Livestock Centre for ‘fantastic’ store cattle sale

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts, on Monday sold 332 store cattle.

Silverware for Liam at Midlothian U12 championships

Caithness junior player Liam Sinclair (11), from Wick, had a successful visit to the RSL Midlothian under-12 championships in Penicuik.

Community support initiative to start at Castletown – all welcome to come along and share ideas

The launch event for a community project to bring people together and support mental health will take place at the Drill Hall in Castletown on May 3.

‘You could not have scripted it better’: Sun shines on national surfing championships

NSSC chairman Jason Simpson hailed the Scottish National Surfing Championships as ‘probably the best-organised competition I’ve been involved with’.

‘The level was higher than ever:’ Strachan is Scottish champion for sixth time

“You literally couldn’t have got a better weekend,” Phoebe Strachan said after her latest success in the Scottish National Surfing Championships.

Domestic abuser who struck twice in Wick banned from contacting victims

An Aberdeen man who fell out with his girlfriend and then a new partner more than three years later has been given a chance by a sheriff.

Concert in aid of funds for Highland Cathedral repair to welcome 25 strings players from across the north Highlands

Dornoch Cathedral will be the setting for an “exceptional” evening of classical music on May 10.

Who is your rock? Nominate your colleague, mentor or boss for Caithness art festival show

A Halkirk art organisation is looking for nominations of people's ‘rock of support’ at work to be photographed and displayed at an exhibition.

Wick anti-social behaviour concerns raised with Caithness police inspector

Community leaders have taken police to task for their response times to reports of vandalism in the far north.

PICTURES: Record turnout as bikers deliver Easter eggs at Enable tea dance

Almost 100 members, helpers and carers from around the county gathered in Wick for the Easter afternoon tea dance held by the local branch of Enable.

Over 130 dancers take part in Easter competition at Wick

The Vikki Mackay School of Dance held its second annual Easter competition with entries from as far afield as Inveraray.

Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

Condolences have been expressed following the death of Pope Francis announced this morning.

Transmission infrastructure in north ‘set to generate over £100m in community benefit’

Funding from onshore wind developments is likely to reach nearly £90 million a year by 2033, industry body Scottish Renewables has said.