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Charities to benefit from festive market and grotto in Thurso

Charities to benefit from festive market and grotto in Thurso

Thurso’s Pentland Hotel will be the venue for a festive market and grotto that will raise money for two local charities at the end of next week.


Eunson keeps up rich vein of form with Winter Stableford success

Eunson keeps up rich vein of form with Winter Stableford success

The stormy weather meant it was another quiet week on the course at Reay Golf Club, but there was some competitive action for the seniors.


Just one in three Highland dentists registering new NHS patients

Just one in three Highland dentists registering new NHS patients

Less a third of Highland dental practices are taking on new NHS patients, new figures have revealed.


Tattie triumph for Doris after Reiss Gardening Club members hear about Seafarers Memorial

Tattie triumph for Doris after Reiss Gardening Club members hear about Seafarers Memorial

Members of Reiss Gardening Club were given an insight into the Seafarers Memorial in Wick at their latest meeting, with a talk by Willie Watt.


‘Everyone put in a shift’: Krakens front up to earn a draw with league leaders

‘Everyone put in a shift’: Krakens front up to earn a draw with league leaders

The real Caithness Krakens made their belated seasonal debut on Saturday as they took points off high-flying Highland at Millbank.


Seaforth victory in John O’Groats blows title race wide open

Seaforth victory in John O’Groats blows title race wide open

Seaforth came away with the points from John O’Groats as RBL took over top spot in the first division of Wick and District Darts League.


Rural communities should be supported to thrive – not just to survive

Rural communities should be supported to thrive – not just to survive

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess MSP


Maree Todd calls on Scottish Government to take urgent action over ‘critical’ Wick air links

Maree Todd calls on Scottish Government to take urgent action over ‘critical’ Wick air links

Maree Todd has spoken of the “considerable anxiety locally” over the plight of Eastern Airways, while Highland Council is “exploring options”.


Week of ‘atrocious’ vandalism at Wick toilets sees facility closed again – fittings smashed with concrete poured over others, blood smeared on walls, cubicles destroyed, fires started and more

Week of ‘atrocious’ vandalism at Wick toilets sees facility closed again – fittings smashed with concrete poured over others, blood smeared on walls, cubicles destroyed, fires started and more

Wick’s provost weighed in with comments of condemnation after a week of constant vandalism saw the town’s Whitechapel toilets close again.


Caithness hit by string of water outages after pump failures

Caithness hit by string of water outages after pump failures

A string of water outages have hit several major Caithness communities, with Scottish Water warning that full restoration could “take some time”.


Sweet success for member of Caithness beekeeper group with honey vinegar win

Sweet success for member of Caithness beekeeper group with honey vinegar win

An Olrig and District Beekeepers member’s honey vinegar won a Blue Ribbon award for most outstanding exhibit at the Scottish National Honey Show.


‘Open mind’ pledge by Highland Council leader after conflict of interest claim over renewables

‘Open mind’ pledge by Highland Council leader after conflict of interest claim over renewables

Raymond Bremner says he will continue to approach all planning applications with an “open mind” after being challenged over renewable energy.


Scrabster fish landings among ‘worst falls in tonnage’ across Scotland after ‘disappointing’ year

Scrabster fish landings among ‘worst falls in tonnage’ across Scotland after ‘disappointing’ year

Scrabster’s fishing industry endured a tough year in 2024.


‘We are forgotten about up here’: Air links are ‘vital’ for Caithness

‘We are forgotten about up here’: Air links are ‘vital’ for Caithness

Changes to Wick/Aberdeen flight times and a lack of reliability led to an erosion of confidence in Eastern Airways, according to Jacqueline Innes.


Caithness United U16s reach ‘really high standard’ in eight-goal victory

Caithness United U16s reach ‘really high standard’ in eight-goal victory

Caithness United under-16s ran out 8-0 winners against Balloan United in Thurso on Sunday, while the under-14s beat Alness United 2-1 in Easter Ross.


Three-figure fine after Caithness woman’s homophobic abuse towards police

Three-figure fine after Caithness woman’s homophobic abuse towards police

The court heard how the 28-year-old slipped a hand out of handcuffs and threatened to fight police.


GUILTY: Lodge owner offered money to woman for ‘happy ending’ to sexual massage

GUILTY: Lodge owner offered money to woman for ‘happy ending’ to sexual massage

The owner of a remote Caithness lodge repeatedly offered a housekeeper money to give him a sexual massage.


Thurso woman shares slimming success story – ‘I found myself in size 32 uniforms, dreading holidays and aeroplane seatbelts’

Thurso woman shares slimming success story – ‘I found myself in size 32 uniforms, dreading holidays and aeroplane seatbelts’

A Thurso woman shared the moving testimony of her eight-year journey to shed 12 stone in weight thanks to a UK slimming group.


MP calls on Scottish Government to ‘step in and find an immediate alternative’ for Wick flights

MP calls on Scottish Government to ‘step in and find an immediate alternative’ for Wick flights

Jamie Stone has urged the Scottish Government to seek “an immediate alternative” following the news that Eastern Airways is on the brink of collapse.


Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate your health heroes now

Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate your health heroes now

Who are the health heroes in your community? Nominate them for Heroes award today!


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