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We need a modern day 'adult training centre' like Wick used to have

We need a modern day 'adult training centre' like Wick used to have

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


Local visitor attractions invited to take part in new winter incentive scheme

Local visitor attractions invited to take part in new winter incentive scheme

VisitScotland is encouraging businesses to apply to take part in a new Days Out incentive scheme for visitor attractions during the winter months.


Watten earth's going on? Are giant birds roaming the county?

Watten earth's going on? Are giant birds roaming the county?

Heading towards Watten on the A882 you might believe for a moment that you're in a prehistoric landscape where giant birds roam.


Health problems have plagued county in the past

Health problems have plagued county in the past

Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


Views sought for best way to introduce Anne’s Law in adult care homes

Views sought for best way to introduce Anne’s Law in adult care homes

Local people are being asked for their views on the best way to support those living in care homes to maintain connections with family and friends.


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Bignold Hospital fees in 1921, Harbour roadway left off upgrade list in 1971 and Scrabster set to exploit potential in 1996


Farmers' ball organisers donate more than £500 to Caithness General Hospital League of Friends

Farmers' ball organisers donate more than £500 to Caithness General Hospital League of Friends

More than £500 has been handed over to the Caithness General Hospital League of Friends by the organisers of the farmers' ball.


Fun and games at Pony Club gymkhana

Fun and games at Pony Club gymkhana

Young Ava Bain was on a winning streak at a gymkhana held at Blarmhor House, Halkirk, securing the most points overall on the day.


Holyrood Notebook: Clear plan needed to tackle mental health crisis

Holyrood Notebook: Clear plan needed to tackle mental health crisis

MSP Edward Mountain sets out his vision for solving recruitment difficulties hindering mental health treatment in remote rural areas.


Lybster and Lyth arts organisations enjoy success with Ideas Fund

Lybster and Lyth arts organisations enjoy success with Ideas Fund

A new grants scheme will benefit arts organisations in Lybster and Lyth after a successful funding bid was announced this week.


PICTURES: Brough Bay summer celebrations

PICTURES: Brough Bay summer celebrations

Last weekend marked the ending of two years since any event was held at Brough Bay when a special "summer celebration" was held.


Recipe of the week: Scotch beef PGI and spinach gnocchi

Recipe of the week: Scotch beef PGI and spinach gnocchi

Pick a winner for dinner with this high protein gnocchi dish from Make It Scotch.


Caithness and Sutherland bikers urged to join teddy tour for five-year-old with incurable disease

Caithness and Sutherland bikers urged to join teddy tour for five-year-old with incurable disease

Motorcyclists from the far north are being encouraged to take part in a fundraising ride to help a five-year-old boy who has an incurable illness.


Top scorer Martens is putting in a power of work, says Halkirk United manager

Top scorer Martens is putting in a power of work, says Halkirk United manager

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy has hailed his free-scoring striker Jonah Martens as an example to anyone aspiring to play at North Caley level.


'Don't panic' – advice for Caithness residents following latest energy supplier collapse

'Don't panic' – advice for Caithness residents following latest energy supplier collapse

Energy firms Green and Avro Energy have become the latest providers to go bust following a sharp rise in wholesale gas prices.


Green MSP Ariane Burgess welcomes new police guidance over Class A drugs

Green MSP Ariane Burgess welcomes new police guidance over Class A drugs

Highlands and Islands MSP Ariane Burgess has welcomed new guidance that means people with Class A drugs will not automatically be arrested.


Edward Mountain MSP says delay in crofting reform is showing "complete disregard for crofters"

Edward Mountain MSP says delay in crofting reform is showing "complete disregard for crofters"

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has pressed the SNP Government to bring forward crofting reform legislation by the end of 2022.


VisitScotland is encouraging north businesses to take part in a new incentive scheme to provide a boost for visitor attractions over winter

VisitScotland is encouraging north businesses to take part in a new incentive scheme to provide a boost for visitor attractions over winter

VisitScotland's new Days Out scheme will subsidise the cost of attraction tickets over the winter months


MG Motors opens first Highland showroom in Inverness

MG Motors opens first Highland showroom in Inverness

One of British motoring's most venerable brands, MG, has returned to the Highlands with the opening of a new Inverness showroom


Police carry out high visibility patrols on NC500

Police carry out high visibility patrols on NC500

Traffic officers from Highland and Islands Police Division carry out high visibility patrols on the NC500 route to tackle poor driving standards.


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