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Met Office warns of wintry showers across north Caithness coast

Met Office warns of wintry showers across north Caithness coast

The Met Office has issued a Yellow warning for wintry showers across north Caithness today and overnight.


Report reveals £44m in rural land transactions across Highlands and Islands over last two years

Report reveals £44m in rural land transactions across Highlands and Islands over last two years

Over the period spanning 2020 to 2022, the value of farmland witnessed a substantial uptick.


Emergency stabilisation work begins at Wick harbour after storm damage

Emergency stabilisation work begins at Wick harbour after storm damage

Emergency stabilisation work is getting under way on Wick's storm-damaged harbour ahead of a wider programme of investment to improve the port.


Support available for sextortion victims in Caithness

Support available for sextortion victims in Caithness

Police Scotland is urging anyone in Caithness targeted by sextortion to report it – so they can get the support they deserve.


Hundreds hit by large power cut in Sutherland and Caithness

Hundreds hit by large power cut in Sutherland and Caithness

Hundreds of residents in the far north were without power electricity on Friday morning after a power cut.


New yellow warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office for parts of Caithness

New yellow warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office for parts of Caithness

The Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice comes into force on Friday evening and covers parts of the far north.


WATCH: Caithness surfing film wins top award in London

WATCH: Caithness surfing film wins top award in London

So, Bonnie Land, filmed and edited by Thomas Horig from Australia, won the short film of the year at the London Surf Film Festival.


Thurso-based football coaching venture gets off to a flying start

Thurso-based football coaching venture gets off to a flying start

A Thurso-based coaching club has "got off to a flyer" with an event involving Ross County and a visit by former internationalist Marvin Andrews.


It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Macdonald Aviemore resort

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Macdonald Aviemore resort

Macdonald Aviemore's Santa Weekends are promising to be an experience the whole family can enjoy.


Caithness teenager faces second life-saving operation for rare genetic condition

Caithness teenager faces second life-saving operation for rare genetic condition

A Caithness teenager is "a bit devastated and scared" that he has to undergo a second stem cell transplant to try to cure a rare genetic condition.


Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

SSEN announced today that reports have now been produced following the first round of consultation on its proposals.


New-look Wick Academy side 'starting to click', says Macadie

New-look Wick Academy side 'starting to click', says Macadie

The style of football being played by Wick Academy this season is going down well with supporters, according to Mark Macadie.


Coffee With a Cop sessions planned for Thurso and Wick

Coffee With a Cop sessions planned for Thurso and Wick

Police officers in Caithness have reported "positive feedback" since starting a programme of drop-in events allowing the public to raise concerns.


We've got to stop shipping simple goals, insists Davidson ahead of basement battle

We've got to stop shipping simple goals, insists Davidson ahead of basement battle

Thurso manager Scott Davidson has reiterated that his team must stop conceding avoidable goals if they are to move away from the foot of the table.


'Serious action' needed as rural areas struggle with fuel poverty

'Serious action' needed as rural areas struggle with fuel poverty

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone is calling on the UK government to take "serious action" over fuel poverty in rural areas.


Thurso Football Academy duo praised by Ross County chief executive

Thurso Football Academy duo praised by Ross County chief executive

Two stalwarts of Thurso Football Academy were taken by surprise when they were congratulated by Steven Ferguson for their commitment to coaching.


Payback offer over £14k fraud – but Wick woman will face Christmas behind bars if deal broken

Payback offer over £14k fraud – but Wick woman will face Christmas behind bars if deal broken

Fraudster Fiona Taylor has undertaken to repay the £14,000 she stole from an 88-year-old man.


Thurso man remanded over alleged sexual offences

Thurso man remanded over alleged sexual offences

A Thurso man has been accused of two sexual offences.


Open day event at Caithness Samaritans in Thurso

Open day event at Caithness Samaritans in Thurso

Samaritans of Caithness opened its doors on Saturday morning to host a special event in which all were invited in for a cup of tea and a biscuit.


Coastal chat at Caithness Seacoast Tours event

Coastal chat at Caithness Seacoast Tours event

Caithness Family History Society has a meeting on December 12 at which a popular boat tour company will give an illustrated presentation.


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