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PICTURES: Some of the strangest finds of the Caithness Beach Cleaners

PICTURES: Some of the strangest finds of the Caithness Beach Cleaners

Have a look at this picture gallery of weird and wonderful objects found around our coastline by the Caithness Beach Cleaners over the last two years.


Brora boss calls league title award 'quite embarrassing' but the right thing to do

Brora boss calls league title award 'quite embarrassing' but the right thing to do

Steven Mackay admitted it felt “borderline ridiculous and quite embarrassing” for Brora to be crowned Highland League champions after three games.


Four new Covid-19 cases detected

Four new Covid-19 cases detected

ANOTHER four cases of the coronavirus have been registered across NHS Highland in the past day.


Overturned gas lorry sparks closure of Sutherland road

Overturned gas lorry sparks closure of Sutherland road

An overturned gas lorry has sparked the closure of a key Sutherland road.


Bell is best in final round of Thurso winter eclectic

Bell is best in final round of Thurso winter eclectic

The final round of Thurso Golf Club's winter eclectic was played on Saturday and Stuart Bell was the winner with a nett 68.


Scottish SPCA reveals weirdest donations

Scottish SPCA reveals weirdest donations

Underwear, odd shoes and a video tape of Princess Diana’s funeral are just some of the strange items that have been donated to Scottish SPCA centres.


New blow for Wick town centre with Semichem store to close

New blow for Wick town centre with Semichem store to close

The Semichem shop in Wick is one of a number that will close, with the business citing changing shopping habits exacerbated by the pandemic.


Speed restrictions spark further rail delays on Highland routes

Speed restrictions spark further rail delays on Highland routes

DELAYS are causing further disruption on several Highland railway lines – after continued heavy rain sparked further speed restrictions.


Exciting jump-offs against the clock at riding club event

Exciting jump-offs against the clock at riding club event

Caithness Riding Club were able to get back to activities at the weekend with some instruction and fun jumping.


We've been overwhelmed by support from the community, says dad after death of lifeboat volunteer Ryan

We've been overwhelmed by support from the community, says dad after death of lifeboat volunteer Ryan

The father of Ryan Davidson says he has been "overwhelmed" by the response following the death of the 25-year-old fisherman and lifeboat volunteer.


Spitfire pilot mystery explored in new Gunn magazine

Spitfire pilot mystery explored in new Gunn magazine

A wartime mystery involving an airman who took part in the Great Escape is examined in the new-look magazine for members of Clan Gunn.


Celebrating Easter in a new way in Caithness

Celebrating Easter in a new way in Caithness

FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Rev Ellie Charman, of the Scottish Episcopal Church


Labour hits out at the lack of investment in road repairs in the north

Labour hits out at the lack of investment in road repairs in the north

The lack of money for road repairs in the Highlands has been lambasted by two Labour candidates in May’s Scottish Parliament elections


Rural business awards look for the winners who have helped Scotland through Covid crisis

Rural business awards look for the winners who have helped Scotland through Covid crisis

People across rural Scotland who have helped their business and communities flourish are being urged to enter the SLE Helping It Happen Award


Highland councillors clash over spending surplus on road repairs

Highland councillors clash over spending surplus on road repairs

The local authority now has a £44 million surplus for the financial year after it received further government funding.


'Healthcare divide' after cancer treatment figures show patients wait longer in the Highlands, claim Lib D

'Healthcare divide' after cancer treatment figures show patients wait longer in the Highlands, claim Lib D

The figures show that between October 1 and December 31 2020, just 70.2 per cent of cancer patients were treated within the 62 day standard.


Caithness STEM ambassador retires after 30 years of inspiring kids

Caithness STEM ambassador retires after 30 years of inspiring kids

He may have only moved to the Caithness coast for the surfing but Pat Kieran stayed on to become an inspiration for children studying STEM subjects.


Issues around 'dirty camping' in the Highlands to be discussed on BBC programme

Issues around 'dirty camping' in the Highlands to be discussed on BBC programme

Eòrpa, the Gaelic channel's European news show, visits Inverness and Skye to discusses a lack of facilites for campers.


Plan ahead for accidents and illnesses, says NHS

Plan ahead for accidents and illnesses, says NHS

As NHS 24 prepares for the busy Easter holiday, people in Caithness are being encouraged to take small steps to make a big difference to their health.


POLL: How would Highland League football fans like to see the season completed?

POLL: How would Highland League football fans like to see the season completed?

Do supporters agree with the league's decision to award Brora the title after three fixtures played and put them forward for the play-offs?


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