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Caithness rhythmic gymnastics take part in virtual dance challenge

Caithness rhythmic gymnastics joined forces with similar clubs around Scotland for a dance challenge via Zoom.

Historians point to Highland links with slavery

As debate continues on whether the Highlands has a racism problem, historians have spoken of the area’s almost hidden slavery roots.

Highland MSP presses Sturgeon over 'unviable' coronavirus tests

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has quizzed Nicola Sturgeon about coronavirus tests becoming “unviable” due to late collections in remote areas.

Online workshops for heritage organisations

Four workshops for heritage organisations looking to connect with new audiences through digital media are taking place over the next week.

Police confirm death of man following Wick disturbance

The man injured during a disturbance in a house in Wick at the weekend has died, the police have confirmed.

North MSP demands action over health inequalities

David Stewart MSP says it is “a disgrace” that those in deprived communities are twice as likely to die with Covid-19 than those in wealthy areas.

No new coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area

There have been no new deaths in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19, so the death toll remains at 113.

Sarah completes fitness challenge to raise money for mental health charity

Sarah Dunnett spent much of her 30th birthday completing a fitness challenge in aid of a mental health charity – while fuelled mainly by doughnuts.

Ford Escort is overall winner in Caithness and Sutherland club's virtual rally

A special Ford Escort led the way in last weekend's virtual rally held by Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club.

Caithness firm to be represented in talks on tourism and hospitality industry support

Wick-based Sutherland Brothers Ltd will be represented at a meeting with the UK Treasury to discuss support for the tourism and hospitality industry.

Fire crews spend over six hours tackling Thurso house blaze

Fire crews spent over six hours tackling a house blaze in Thurso. Two engines from Thurso and one from Wick dealt with the outbreak at Park Avenue.

Funding for free school meals during summer 'will provide much-needed support'

Senior Highland councillors have welcomed the Scottish Government's pledge that eligible pupils are to receive free school meals during the summer.

Castletown pupils hit the headlines in fun photo project

Headlines provided the basis for a fun photo challenge as Castletown pupils found imaginative ways to interpret attention-grabbing newspaper stories.

Captain Bain wins by two shots in Reay's June Medal

After a couple of months of enforced absence, golfers have returned to the fairways of Reay in their droves for the resumption of competitive action.

Traffic police scarecrows target local drivers

Scarecrows dressed as traffic cops have been enlisted to help tackle the issue of speeding motorists on local roads.

Man charged after Wick disturbance

A man has been charged following a disturbance at a house in Wick's Barrogill Street at the weekend.

Grant will allow trust to buy and develop Dunnet Forest

A grant of almost £46,000 has been awarded to a Caithness trust to enable it to buy and develop Dunnet Forest.

Scotland 'almost certain' to need furlough scheme beyond October

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said it is “almost certain” Scotland will need the furlough scheme to be extended beyond October.

Caithness groups urged to apply to Co-op Local Community Fund

The Co-op is keen to help community groups in Caithness – having already supported 30 causes in the county with £79,100 over the past three years.

Local residents enhance their skills and boost employability with wind farm funding

Eleven local residents have received money from a Caithness wind farm to enhance their skills and increase their employment potential.