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Thurso man banned from contact with neighbours after abusing them

A sheriff has banned a Thurso man from speaking to the neighbours he abused.

Last call for entries for Baxters Loch Ness Marathon

The deadline for the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is September 19 and the event takes place on October 3.

Continued growth prompts latest appointment at Phil Anderson Financial Services

Aberdeenshire-based financial advisory firm, Phil Anderson Financial Services have appointed Luke McColl to their expanding Caithness branch.

North MSP says lack of crofting law reform in Scottish Government plans is 'a slap in the face' for crofters

The absence of crofting law reform in the Scottish Government plans for the coming year is "a slap in the face" for crofters

Universal Credit cut 'will do real damage to so many of our local families', says Jamie Stone

Up to 21 per cent of "hard-pressed" families in the north could be left worse off when the uplift to Universal Credit ends, Jamie Stone has warned.

Jamie Stone praises nurses as he raises a cuppa for Macmillan

North MP Jamie Stone praised nurses for going "through hell and back" as he gave his backing to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Greens get their Caledonian campaign up and running with seven tries

Caithness kicked off their Caledonian Division One campaign on Saturday with a stress-free 43-3 victory over Hillfoots at Millbank.

Thurso RNLI needs new chairman and fund-raising volunteers

The Thurso branch of the RNLI is looking for a new chairman as well as volunteers to become part of its fund-raising committee

Sutherland claims the silverware in Reay's Pilkington Cup

Sunday saw Reay Golf Club members competing for the Pilkington Cup with some impressive scores matching the bright conditions.

School estate in Highlands comes out worst in Scotland

The Highlands has by far the worst education estate in Scotland with one in three primaries and one in four secondaries in a “poor” condition.

MSP quizzes minister over ban on parking on pavements and public walkways

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has questioned Transport Minister Graeme Dey over incoming ban on parking on pavements and public walkways.

Man arrested twice after incidents in Wick's Cairndhuna Terrace

Police in Wick arrested a man accused of assaulting two women in the town on Monday evening only to rearrest him shortly after release.

Sheriff issues drug-driving warning after offender shows 'scant regard' for other road users

Drug driver Andrew Sutherland was said by a sheriff to have shown “scant regard” for road regulations and the safety of other road users.

Miller does enough to secure Handicap League bronze position

In Caithness Cycling Club’s final 10-mile time trial of the season, winner Andrew “Hamper” MacLeod took three seconds off his best time this year.

WATCH: Seals put on a show

THE wonder of wildlife in Moray.

Thurso man given chance by sheriff after menacing phone call

A Thurso man who made a menacing phone call has been given an opportunity to demonstrate he can behave.

Highland Council highlights World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day will be marked on Friday (Sept 10) with this year's theme being ‘Creating Hope Through Action’.

'I'm not bananas,' says Thurso's green-fingered, gnome-loving community stalwart as he seeks to expand enterprise

A selfless volunteer helping to transform Thurso through "the power of the flower" says he wants to expand on his community work.

Loganair set to restart Inverness to Dublin flights

Loganair will recommence its Inverness to Dublin service for the first time since before the pandemic from May 27 next year.

Wick duck race brings £2100 boost for lifeboat charity

Coxswain Allan Lipp has praised the Wick lifeboat fundraising team after last weekend's duck race on the river raised more than £2000 for the RNLI.