NEWS

Fine for man involved in struggle after being thrown out of Thurso bar

Shaun Macdonald didn't take too kindly to being ejected from a Thurso bar during the festive season.

Wartime bombs, mines and torpedoes cleared from wind farm site in Moray Firth

More than 70 unexploded bombs and other devices have been cleared from the site of a new wind farm being built in the Moray Firth.

Ex-fisherman Derry brightens up Mey pier with boat artwork

A Canisbay man is using his artistic skills to enhance a north coast quayside – 44 years after he played a key role in an improvement scheme there.

Watten drop-in session before work starts on 10-turbine Camster II Wind Farm

Work on a new wind farm in Caithness is to begin next month – more than two-and-a-half years after the development was rejected by Highland Council.

MSP announces summit to discuss future of healthcare in the Highlands

A HIGHLAND conservative MSP has announced the launch of a summit to focus on the provision of healthcare in the region next month.

Highland Council leader urges public to get involved in Wick lanes project

Raymond Bremner is encouraging members of the public to take part in next week's drop-in event about the next stage of Wick town centre regeneration.

North Lands Creative glass studio in Lybster ceases trading – six staff lose jobs

A Caithness creative glass studio with a well-founded international reputation has closed its doors with six staff members losing their jobs.

Wick manager expects keenly contested cup tie against Nairn County

An away tie against Keith is the reward for the winners of Saturday's Highland League Cup preliminary match between Wick Academy and Nairn County.

Company involved in decommissioning of the Dounreay nuclear plant has gone into administration

James Fisher Nuclear had a base at Bower

'We cannot let juvenile vandals bring the town to its knees' – Thurso councillor in push to re-open town centre toilets

A councillor has criticised Highland Council over its "complacent" statement that it has no plans to re-open the Riverside Road toilets in Thurso.

Caithness second division title up for grabs going into final round of fixtures

The title is still up for grabs in Caithness AFA Division Two going into the last round of fixtures, with Lybster, Swifts and Keiss in contention.

Sentence deferred on woman who shouted at kids in Wick street

A woman who shouted and swore at children playing in a Wick street was made subject to a structured deferred sentence for three months

'Guaranteed jobs' pledge aims to encourage student midwives to head to the Highlands

MIDWIFERY services in the Highlands could be set for a boost in staff numbers thanks to a link up between a university and the local health board.

Bill Mowat was 'a great character' and had a life that was 'well lived'

The former journalist and councillor served his community with 'passion and commitment'

Urgent review of Castletown road crossing is needed, according to councillors and campaign group

Crossing is "not the right solution to the problem," it is claimed

Volunteers and visitors celebrate 30 years of Mary Ann's Cottage

Volunteers were joined by almost 100 members of the public this week to mark the 30th anniversary of Mary Ann's Cottage as a heritage attraction.

Fine for 80mph speeding driver

A driver who broke the speed limit on a main road in Caithness has been fined £100.

Family fun day being held in Thurso on Saturday

Event will mark a year-long effort to turn former Highland Council greenhouses into a growing space for herbs, vegetables and house plants

PICTURES: Tall ships adventure for north Highland young crew

Young sailors from across Caithness and Sutherland made their way across the North Sea as part of the Tall Ships Races

Caithness brothers’ Edinburgh charity challenge to honour dad who died from Motor Neurone Disease

Two Thurso exiles are gearing up to carry out a gruelling charity fundraiser in memory of their father.