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Clarity is still lacking for Highland farmers and crofters

Clarity is still lacking for Highland farmers and crofters

Holyrood Diary by Edward Mountain


Families with additional support needs invited to discuss welfare support in Caithness

Families with additional support needs invited to discuss welfare support in Caithness

Parents of children and adults with additional support needs in the far north are being invited to attend a meeting about their future support needs.


Halt on trains on two main Highland lines continues today

Halt on trains on two main Highland lines continues today

Work is ongoing to make the Wick and Kyle train lines safe after Storm Babet, with train commuters set for another day of disruption today.


Krakens beat Storm Babet to see off Stornoway

Krakens beat Storm Babet to see off Stornoway

In one of the few fixtures to survive Storm Babet last weekend, the Caithness Krakens were victorious against Stornoway at Millbank.


Sports minister hails Caithness Rugby Club

Sports minister hails Caithness Rugby Club

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd met with the club's women's team to hear about their experiences in sport.


HIGHLAND HEROES: Youth volunteer to dedicate career to helping young people after "inspiring" awards

HIGHLAND HEROES: Youth volunteer to dedicate career to helping young people after "inspiring" awards

Olivia Macleod had not long left Knockbreck Primary for Tain Royal Academy when she took a fateful decision.


Wick gardening club hears the buzz about beekeeping

Wick gardening club hears the buzz about beekeeping

A beekeeping talk was a highlight of Wick and District Gardening Club's annual general meeting in the Nethercliffe Hotel.


1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

Allegations include 25 physical assaults, five of sexual harassment with claims made against colleagues, bosses and even elected councillors.


Mey tractor driver jubilant after Latvian plough championships

Mey tractor driver jubilant after Latvian plough championships

A champion tractor driver from Mey talked of his pride in representing Scotland at a major world ploughing competition in Latvia.


PICTURES: Caithness country music club All Day Show draws fans from across the country

PICTURES: Caithness country music club All Day Show draws fans from across the country

The Wick based Caithness Triple C Country Music Club's All Day Show in the Wick Assembly Rooms drew a crowd of 220 country music enthusiasts.


Top prize for Wick farmer at Dingwall Marts annual ram show and sale

Top prize for Wick farmer at Dingwall Marts annual ram show and sale

A Wick farmer has taken the top prize at the annual show and sale of North Country Cheviot hill rams at Dingwall.


Caithness Family History Society will help you find out about your ancestors

Caithness Family History Society will help you find out about your ancestors

If you have a question about finding your ancestors, or have reached a brick wall in your research, Caithness Family History Society can help.


All ages welcome at Thurso/Halkirk sewing classes

All ages welcome at Thurso/Halkirk sewing classes

Craft from the Croft Caithness has successfully attracted funding to run trial workshops in Thurso and Halkirk to teach people sewing skills.


Saving Lives at Sea: Wick RNLI volunteer lifesavers to feature in this week’s episode

Saving Lives at Sea: Wick RNLI volunteer lifesavers to feature in this week’s episode

Lifeboat volunteers in Wick are due to feature in the latest episode of a real-life rescue documentary which airs this week.


Disruption to trains on Highland lines continues after Storm Babet

Disruption to trains on Highland lines continues after Storm Babet

Two Highland train lines will face major disruption today as works are carried out to repair damages caused by Storm Babet over the weekend.


Designs for High Street lanes to be revealed at Wick drop-in event

Designs for High Street lanes to be revealed at Wick drop-in event

Designs based on ideas from the public to transform some of the lanes connected to Wick's High Street will be revealed at an event in November.


Both turbines dropped from Loch Toftingall battery storage plan

Both turbines dropped from Loch Toftingall battery storage plan

The two turbines associated with a proposed battery storage unit at the Causewaymire have been ditched by the developers.


Storm Babet flood disruption will impact Highland railway lines on Monday, ScotRail confirms

Storm Babet flood disruption will impact Highland railway lines on Monday, ScotRail confirms

Kyle Line services will be replaced by buses, and trains won't run on the Far North Line north of Lairg.


Thurso soldier injured six times in the Battle of Waterloo lived to 82

Thurso soldier injured six times in the Battle of Waterloo lived to 82

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


Abusive Halkirk man also assaulted 90-year-old

Abusive Halkirk man also assaulted 90-year-old

A two-year community payback order has been meted out to a Halkirk man for his six month-long cycle of abusive behaviour towards a woman.


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