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Booth trial adjourned until August as husband of Caithness lodge housekeeper denies trying to extort accused

Booth trial adjourned until August as husband of Caithness lodge housekeeper denies trying to extort accused

The trial of 65-year-old Kevin Booth has been adjourned until August 7.


‘Sleepwalking into a heightened wildfire risk’ — Rural organisations warn that muirburn licensing delays could heighten the danger of devastating wildfires

‘Sleepwalking into a heightened wildfire risk’ — Rural organisations warn that muirburn licensing delays could heighten the danger of devastating wildfires

Leading rural organisations say muirburn licensing delays could risk exacerbating the growing threat of wildfires across Scotland.


Thousands without power after electric cut to 730 homes

Thousands without power after electric cut to 730 homes

The outage is affecting more than 700 homes and businesses across parts of Thurso, Castletown and Dunnet.


Caithness group in plea to Highland Council over ‘attack’ on rural communities

Caithness group in plea to Highland Council over ‘attack’ on rural communities

A campaign group wants Highland Council to take account of the wellbeing of rural residents in Caithness who are “under attack” over onshore wind.


Healthcare rights ‘wilfully denied to people in Caithness’

Healthcare rights ‘wilfully denied to people in Caithness’

Forcing mums-to-be from Caithness to travel to Inverness “is no longer defensible”, CHAT has claimed after a report from a United Nations committee.


Thurso aiming to host first ever LGBTQ+ Pride march in Caithness

Thurso aiming to host first ever LGBTQ+ Pride march in Caithness

It will become the most northerly such celebration on the UK mainland.


‘It is such an atrocity’: Couple tell how they helped hundreds of Ukrainians get out of war zone

‘It is such an atrocity’: Couple tell how they helped hundreds of Ukrainians get out of war zone

Simon Robinson and Sarah Woolley, now living in the peaceful surroundings of Watten, have been speaking about their humanitarian work in Ukraine.


‘Very positive feedback’ after Sinclair’s Bay Trust serves up more than 400 lunches

‘Very positive feedback’ after Sinclair’s Bay Trust serves up more than 400 lunches

A Social Spaces project involving three village halls served up more than 400 lunches to residents of Sinclair’s Bay over a 10-week period.


Big entry as Scottish surfing championships return to Thurso

Big entry as Scottish surfing championships return to Thurso

Phoebe Strachan and Craig McLachlan are aiming to retain their respective open titles at the Scottish National Surfing Championships this weekend.


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.


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