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North Sutherland and Caithness at 'tipping point' with onshore wind turbines

North Sutherland and Caithness at 'tipping point' with onshore wind turbines

A tipping point has been reached with new onshore wind farms in the far north of mainland Scotland, it is being claimed.


New signings are good organisers and communicators, says Wick Academy manager

New signings are good organisers and communicators, says Wick Academy manager

Wick Academy's latest two recruits have been described by manager Gary Manson as good organisers and communicators who are already fitting in well.


Thurso-based Socially Growing sells veg to award-winning restaurants

Thurso-based Socially Growing sells veg to award-winning restaurants

Thurso-based social enterprise Socially Growing is celebrating a notable achievement after selling some of its produce to local restaurants.


Watten farmer among the judges at Royal Welsh Show

Watten farmer among the judges at Royal Welsh Show

Alan Simpson will be judging at next week's Royal Welsh Show, described by the organisers as the pinnacle event in the British agricultural calendar.


Contrasting conditions for Dounreay Fly Fishing Association events

Contrasting conditions for Dounreay Fly Fishing Association events

There was a very short weigh-in procedure for DFFA's Early Bird competition as only two of the drookit group had something to show for their efforts.


Nicky Marr: A9 Crisis Summit - They needed to feel the emotion and hear stories

Nicky Marr: A9 Crisis Summit - They needed to feel the emotion and hear stories

I felt a weight of responsibility to represent the audience's concerns and not to let ministers and civil servants off the hook


Highland Council planning applications in Caithness

Highland Council planning applications in Caithness

There are two plans being considered by Highland Council for a path extension at Wick Business Park and the siting of a glamping pod at Auckengill.


Wick Groats open up two-point lead in Caithness title race

Wick Groats open up two-point lead in Caithness title race

Wick Groats manager Kevin Anderson says there could still be "twists and turns" in the remaining weeks of the Caithness AFA Division One title race.


Caithness organisation congratulated for achieving Volunteer Friendly Award

Caithness organisation congratulated for achieving Volunteer Friendly Award

Hearing and Sight Care, which supports people with hearing and/or sight loss in the far north, has achieved the Volunteer Friendly Award in Caithness.


Pentland United 'need to show resilience' after being held by Staxigoe

Pentland United 'need to show resilience' after being held by Staxigoe

Pentland United co-manager Michael Gray admitted the Stabbies hadn't done enough to earn all three points as they were held to a draw at Ham Park.


'Wonderful gesture' as blankets are sent to Wick care home

'Wonderful gesture' as blankets are sent to Wick care home

Residents at Wick's Seaview House care home are making good use of cosy new blankets, thanks to the crochet skills of a well-wisher.


Praise for Staxigoe youngsters as points are shared with league champions

Praise for Staxigoe youngsters as points are shared with league champions

Staxigoe United manager Colin Sinclair paid tribute to the talented youngsters in his squad after Tuesday's 1-1 draw with champions Pentland United.


Dog contest attracts 'quality entry' at Caithness County Show

Dog contest attracts 'quality entry' at Caithness County Show

Event attracts 62 dogs over 15 classes


Dog contest attracts 'quality entry' at Caithness County Show

Dog contest attracts 'quality entry' at Caithness County Show

Event attracts 62 dogs over 15 classes


Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

Keen walkers across the Highlands are being urged to step up to lead health walks in the region.


Thurso pensioner's shock at lack of local interest in free train travel petition

Thurso pensioner's shock at lack of local interest in free train travel petition

A Thurso pensioner urges local people to sign a petition to extend the older person's bus pass to cover free train travel.


Transport secretary says 'there is nothing that I won’t consider' to make the A9 safer

Transport secretary says 'there is nothing that I won’t consider' to make the A9 safer

Mairi McAllan was applauded for her stance as she admits 'as I said in my opening remarks, I hate junctions.'


Transport secretary Mairi McAllan says her 'heart is in her mouth' driving on the A9

Transport secretary Mairi McAllan says her 'heart is in her mouth' driving on the A9

She adds that 'anyone who doesn’t feel safe when driving the route – I am with you on that.'


Caithness Cycling Club: Anderson is clear winner with 27.5 mph average speed

Caithness Cycling Club: Anderson is clear winner with 27.5 mph average speed

Caithness Cycling Club’s 10-mile time trial saw a clear win for Wick visitor Stuart Anderson, who stormed round at an average speed of 27.5 mph.


Dounreay treating lower paid staff unfairly, claims employee

Dounreay treating lower paid staff unfairly, claims employee

Dounreay is treating its lower paid staff unfairly and "doing nothing" about their concerns on pay, pensions and bonuses, according to an employee.


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