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SEPA's predictions reveal mixed picture on Highland bathing water quality for 2024 season

SEPA's predictions reveal mixed picture on Highland bathing water quality for 2024 season

The quality of bathing waters in the Highlands will see areas ranked from sufficient to excellent, according to forecasts issued by SEPA.


Nicky Marr: Trust today's youth to take ownership of their careers

Nicky Marr: Trust today's youth to take ownership of their careers

At school my only dream career was to be a Blue Peter presenter.


'Common sense has prevailed' as Rendall red card is downgraded

'Common sense has prevailed' as Rendall red card is downgraded

The red card shown to Owen Rendall during Wick Academy's Highland League match against Buckie Thistle at the weekend has been downgraded to a yellow.


Invergordon clash will be 'a real test' for Halkirk United squad

Invergordon clash will be 'a real test' for Halkirk United squad

Two of the top three teams in the North Caledonian League will go head to head when Halkirk United take on Invergordon at Morrison Park on Saturday.


Watten primary school has strengths but areas which need improved, according to Education Scotland

Watten primary school has strengths but areas which need improved, according to Education Scotland

Visit took place in September


Reay Golf Club: Taylor tops leaderboard with 40-point haul

Reay Golf Club: Taylor tops leaderboard with 40-point haul

The weather meant only a couple of competitions were held over the Reay links in the past week, with some fine scores carded when play was possible.


Postponements 'getting past a joke' for Greens after latest Millbank no-show

Postponements 'getting past a joke' for Greens after latest Millbank no-show

Caithness RFC is considering contacting the sport's governing body about the number of its men's 1st XV home matches that have gone by the board.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso Art Gallery returns from oblivion and hosts special winter-themed show – 'I take my hat off to them,' says local MP

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso Art Gallery returns from oblivion and hosts special winter-themed show – 'I take my hat off to them,' says local MP

See pics of opening night as Society of Caithness Artists brings a redundant gallery back to life in Thurso. Local MP and councillor attend.


Power cut is affecting area of Castletown

Power cut is affecting area of Castletown

Electricty due to be restored by 5.30pm


Nine far north organisations, including six in Caithness, share almost £19,000 in Co-op funding

Nine far north organisations, including six in Caithness, share almost £19,000 in Co-op funding

Money comes from the company's Local Community Fund


Six shooters hit maximum score in opening round of winter league

Six shooters hit maximum score in opening round of winter league

Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's winter league has resumed, with 29 teams of four competing across five divisions.


Highland Heroes 2024: Nominate your secondary school pupils

Highland Heroes 2024: Nominate your secondary school pupils

Nominate the star secondary pupils in your local schools


Wick man avoids jail over 'foul videos' of children

Wick man avoids jail over 'foul videos' of children

A sheriff told a Caithness man she found it "unfathomable" how anyone could derive pleasure from watching young children being sexually abused.


Wick and District Darts League: Campbell and Nicolson have the edge in all-Seaforth final

Wick and District Darts League: Campbell and Nicolson have the edge in all-Seaforth final

Ryan Campbell and Martin Nicolson scraped a 3-2 victory over Ryan's dad Michael Campbell and one of the league's top finishers, Richie Budge.


Offshore wind farm scholarships for school leavers from far north

Offshore wind farm scholarships for school leavers from far north

Five school leavers from Caithness and north Sutherland have been awarded scholarships from the Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Honesty needed by NHS Highland and Scottish Government over future of health service

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Honesty needed by NHS Highland and Scottish Government over future of health service

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


Caithness residents warned over Black Friday scams

Caithness residents warned over Black Friday scams

Caithness shoppers have been urged to be on their guard against scams as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach.


Highland Council says some Wick trees may need to be cut back for turbine parts

Highland Council says some Wick trees may need to be cut back for turbine parts

Highland Council has admitted that some trees may need to be cut back as part of the proposed “ribbon lease” arrangements at Wick's riverside.


Caithness artists and writers team up in Wick hospital project

Caithness artists and writers team up in Wick hospital project

Fourteen framed artworks, each accompanied by a piece of creative writing, have been put up in Caithness General Hospital's outpatient waiting area.


Operation Freshman: 41 dead, but 'no official recognition for their sacrifice'

Operation Freshman: 41 dead, but 'no official recognition for their sacrifice'

Military historian Bruce Tocher says he still finds it upsetting that the men who set off from Skitten 81 years ago received no official recognition.


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