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Warning of 'tsunami of poverty' in Caithness as energy crisis bites

Caithness is facing "a tsunami of poverty" as a result of "sky-rocketing" energy bills, increased taxes and rising inflation.

Strong gusts will bring disruption to Caithness, says Met Office

A Met Office Yellow Warning of strong westerly winds will bring some disruption on Saturday to Caithness and other parts of Scotland.

Scottish Government and local MSP respond to calls for better healthcare in the far north

Calls for action grow over healthcare concerns in Caithness and Sutherland

TSB urged to come to far north to see problems faced by customers at closure-threatened Thurso branch

Thurso TSB customers should think about closing their accounts and moving to another bank, says community council chairman

Industry first trial to decarbonise homes in Caithness

An initiative has been launched called Project Re-Heat to decarbonise homes in Caithness and across Scotland.

Boyd delighted with debutants as Greens pick up first away victory

The Greens fielded one of their least experienced packs but notched up their first double in Caley Division 1 with a hard-earned win at Grangemouth.

Halkirk man had deleted indecent images – but they remained on computer

A man found in possession of indecent images of children on his computer had immediately deleted them, Wick Sheriff Court was told.

Review to look at future of air traffic control services at Wick John O' Groats airport

A new working group is to be set up to look at the future of air traffic control services at Wick John O'Groats airport.

'Disappointing, misleading and offensive' - Councillors bite back at allegations of repeated absences

Three Highland councillors have issued statements following last week's article on alleged absences from Wick Community Council meetings.

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Halkirk manager hopes Covid disruption will ease during remainder of season

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy is hoping the disruption caused by Covid-19 will ease as the North Caledonian League season progresses.

Academy looking to reorganise defence ahead of trip to face league leaders

Gary Manson acknowledges Fraserburgh 'score goals for fun' – but he says Academy won't be lacking in confidence when they take on the league leaders.

Retiring sheriff given warm send-off from Wick court

Court staff and other personnel gather to thank departing sheriff for his 15 years of service to the Caithness community

Bremner hopes Bonar cup tie can be start of a positive run for Thurso

Michael Bremner hopes Thurso's cup tie against Bonar Bridge can be the spark for a positive sequence of results after a frustrating start to 2022.

Flavell takes positives as Caithness Krakens lose out to no-frills Peterhead

The Krakens came crashing down from the high of a third successive win to experience a crushing defeat on the north-east coast on Saturday.

TSB bosses urged to grant 'stay of execution' for Thurso branch

A Highland councillor is calling on TSB to grant a "stay of execution" for its branch in Thurso which is scheduled for closure this spring.

The North Coast 500 has topped a list of the most dangerous driving tour routes in the UK – though the accident per mile figure tells a different story

One of Britain's most popular driving routes, the North Coast 500, has been dubbed its most dangerous

Wick Academy counting the cost of floodlight pylon collapse

Officials at Wick Academy FC are counting the cost of a collapsed floodlight pylon at the club's ground, Harmsworth Park.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise launches new household survey: My Life in the Highlands and Islands

Up to 26,000 people across the Highlands and Islands are being invited to take part in a regional survey

Teenage driver fined after car overturned in Caithness

A teenage driver lost control of his vehicle which left the road and overturned.