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Age Scotland urges energy suppliers to improve service to older customers

Age Scotland urges energy suppliers to improve service to older customers

Age Scotland has called on energy suppliers to improve their service to older people after a damning Ofgem report.


Centenary service held in Wick

Centenary service held in Wick

Event held on Saturday afternoon


Caithness residents warned to be aware of dodgy products in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

Caithness residents warned to be aware of dodgy products in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

Advice has been issued to Caithness residents to prevent them being caught out by dodgy products in this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.


Service at Skitten airfield memorial remembers victims of Operation Freshman 80 years on

Service at Skitten airfield memorial remembers victims of Operation Freshman 80 years on

Members of the Royal British Legion Scotland gathered at the Skitten airfield memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of an ill-fated wartime mission.


Dunbeath publisher's latest book covers the mysterious Black Rood – a vanished crown jewel of Scotland

Dunbeath publisher's latest book covers the mysterious Black Rood – a vanished crown jewel of Scotland

Black Rood by David Willem tells the fascinating story of one of Scotland's oldest and most significant crown jewels and whether it still exists.


PICTURES: Thurso kids get creative to celebrate 160 year birthday of Miller Institution building

PICTURES: Thurso kids get creative to celebrate 160 year birthday of Miller Institution building

The original Miller Institution building (now Thurso Library) is 160-years-old this year and local kids made artworks to celebrate the milestone.


Caithness business leader calls for further business support after Autumn Statement

Caithness business leader calls for further business support after Autumn Statement

Support for business is still not long-lasting enough, according to a Caithness business leader.


Countryside volunteers to undertake improvement work at Newtonhill, Wick

Countryside volunteers to undertake improvement work at Newtonhill, Wick

A drop-in work day will take place at Newtonhill in Wick this weekend.


Caithness Transport Forum hears positive updates on services, despite ongoing challenges

Caithness Transport Forum hears positive updates on services, despite ongoing challenges

Wick marina saw its busiest year since installation in 2009 with 350 visiting vessels as well as an upturn in local vessels using the facility.


Highland scientists research global health risks for animals and humans

Highland scientists research global health risks for animals and humans

Scientists at Scotland’s Rural College are expanding their focus to help assess future public health threats.


PICTURES: Miller Academy Primary pupils enjoy Children in Need

PICTURES: Miller Academy Primary pupils enjoy Children in Need

BRIGHT and colourful scenes were the order of the day when Miller Academy Primary School its ELC and SCOPE supported Children in Need on Friday.


UHI on the look for new Chair of Transition Board to follow north colleges merger

UHI on the look for new Chair of Transition Board to follow north colleges merger

A NEW key position for the planned merger of three UHI colleges branches in the north is now open for applications.


Motorists on NC500 encouraged to boost driving skills before setting off

Motorists on NC500 encouraged to boost driving skills before setting off

VISITORS on the North Coast 500 are being encouraged to "enhance their driving and riding skills" before they set off on the famous touring route.


Four-star accolade for North Coast Visitor Centre in Thurso after its first year

Four-star accolade for North Coast Visitor Centre in Thurso after its first year

The success of the North Coast Visitor Centre during its first year of operation has been cemented by a four-star award from VisitScotland.


Budding young Thurso entrepreneurs take on Dragons' Den event

Budding young Thurso entrepreneurs take on Dragons' Den event

Pupils from Thurso High School had their first taste of business finance earlier this month.


Pet of the Week: Serge the Guinea Pig

Pet of the Week: Serge the Guinea Pig

Serge is a tri-colour Guinea pig who is hoping to find his forever home.


Caithness Gymnastics Club head coach proud of national recognition

Caithness Gymnastics Club head coach proud of national recognition

Kerry Trueman gained national recognition when she was runner-up in the Community Coach of the Year category of the 2022 Scottish Gymnastics Awards.


Royal Dornoch to raise commemorative 150th banner marking Donald Ross anniversary

Royal Dornoch to raise commemorative 150th banner marking Donald Ross anniversary

Royal Dornoch Golf Club is teaming up with the "Cradle of American Golf” to celebrate the 150th anniversary of course architect Donald Ross.


BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Grapefruit – The 'forbidden fruit'

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Grapefruit – The 'forbidden fruit'

THE grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi) is a sub-tropical citrus tree known for its large, semi-sweet to sour, somewhat bitter fruit, writes Joanne Howdle.


PICTURES: Thrumster pupils enjoy Children in Need fun

PICTURES: Thrumster pupils enjoy Children in Need fun

YOUNGSTERS at Thrumster Primary have raised dozens of pound for Children in Need after getting dressed up for the occasion.


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