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Dramatic pictures and video show fire crews tackling another moorland blaze in Caithness

Dramatic pictures and video show fire crews tackling another moorland blaze in Caithness

Dramatic pictures and video shot by a local woman show fire crews dealing with another wildfire at Reaster near Bower on Wednesday afternoon.


Champions leave it late with Steven’s stoppage-time winner

Champions leave it late with Steven’s stoppage-time winner

Pentland United had to rely on a last-gasp goal by Michael “Joe” Steven to take all three points in their opening fixture of the 2025 CAFA season.


Support cats this Easter at charity event in Wick pet shop

Support cats this Easter at charity event in Wick pet shop

Cats Protection will be at Wick’s Pets at Home store to fundraise for the charity on Easter Friday and Saturday this week.


Housekeeper at Caithness lodge felt ‘scared and nervous’ after being asked to perform alleged sex act on employer, Wick Sheriff Court hears

Housekeeper at Caithness lodge felt ‘scared and nervous’ after being asked to perform alleged sex act on employer, Wick Sheriff Court hears

The woman was giving evidence at Wick Sheriff Court at the trial of 64-year-old Kevin Booth.


Wick weather watcher warns of further wildfire threats as dry spell set to continue

Wick weather watcher warns of further wildfire threats as dry spell set to continue

Wick weather watcher Keith Banks has highlighted the ongoing dry spell and corresponding wildfire threat it poses.


Lybster players praised for digging deep in comeback win at Keiss

Lybster players praised for digging deep in comeback win at Keiss

Cameron Mackenzie praised his Lybster players for the character they showed in coming from behind to beat newly promoted Keiss 4-2 at Bayview Park.


Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

With government moves to save British steel production, Far north MP Jamie Stone highlighted its importance to Caithness at a House of Commons debate.


Boozy beach picnic litter at Dunnet beach included ladies’ underwear, disposable BBQ, towels and empty wine bottle

Boozy beach picnic litter at Dunnet beach included ladies’ underwear, disposable BBQ, towels and empty wine bottle

Members of a Caithness eco group, helping keep the coast clean, were shocked to find remnants of a boozy beach picnic discarded on Dunnet beach.


Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Entries are now open for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2025.


A9 caution warning after breakdown at Berriedale

A9 caution warning after breakdown at Berriedale

Motorists have been urged to be cautious on approach after a breakdown partially blocked the A9 between Berriedale and Helmsdale.


North of Scotland ‘back with a bang’ after ending 47 year wait for cup

North of Scotland ‘back with a bang’ after ending 47 year wait for cup

The senior boys’ select have been crowned winners of a national cup, despite the final not being played.


‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

The campaign for a vital railway project that could sharply improve train reliability on the Far North Line has won the backing of a Holyrood hopeful.


‘You will have a great time!’ Helen delighted with Reay golf beginner sessions

‘You will have a great time!’ Helen delighted with Reay golf beginner sessions

A newcomer to the Reay golfing scene has said she would “absolutely recommend” the club’s “come and try” sessions, which are back for a sixth year.


Arrival of copper stills marks ‘defining moment’ in renovation of 19th-century Castletown Mill turned whisky distillery

Arrival of copper stills marks ‘defining moment’ in renovation of 19th-century Castletown Mill turned whisky distillery

The transformation of the historic Castletown Mill into a “world-class” whisky distillery reached a new milestone this week.


Chisholm and Cameron are April Medal winners at Reay

Chisholm and Cameron are April Medal winners at Reay

It was another busy week on the fairways of Reay with some impressive scores posted across a number of competitions.


1313 prime, store and feeding sheep sold at Quoybrae

1313 prime, store and feeding sheep sold at Quoybrae

There were 403 old season prime lambs and 640 old season store lambs along with 270 feeding ewes and rams at Caithness Livestock Centre on April 14.


‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

A Highland man whose family has been blighted by Huntington’s disease and is now fighting it as well remains fiercely positive about the future.


PICTURES: Eggs-tensive range of activities at Thurso care home’s Easter family fun day

PICTURES: Eggs-tensive range of activities at Thurso care home’s Easter family fun day

The Easter Bunny was joined by an assortment of other visiting creatures at a family fun day for residents, staff and guests at Pentland View.


Maree Todd: Digital inequality is a real challenge for rural areas

Maree Todd: Digital inequality is a real challenge for rural areas

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

A Sutherland councillor has been suspended for two months for behaving “disrespectfully” towards the chairman and committee of a community group.


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