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Mcleod family accuse Scottish Government of 'dragging their heels' over police complaints report

Mcleod family accuse Scottish Government of 'dragging their heels' over police complaints report

Family accuse Scottish Government of "dragging their heels" over implementing police complaints report


Met Office snow warning issued for Highlands

Met Office snow warning issued for Highlands

A SNOW warning has been issued for much of the Highlands this Easter.


Easter drama on a Wick street talks of sexual identity

Easter drama on a Wick street talks of sexual identity

Francis Street in Wick is currently playing host to a colourful drama of biblical proportions.


Speeding drivers given warning from sheriff after man caught doing 65 mph in 30 limit

Speeding drivers given warning from sheriff after man caught doing 65 mph in 30 limit

A sheriff has warned high-speed drivers in Caithness about the potential for serious consequences.


Police make Easter Covid travel plea

Police make Easter Covid travel plea

POLICE have urged people to stick to the new Covid restrictions this Easter – after the lockdown was eased slightly as of today.


Call for a Highland medical school to help NHS recruitment challenges

Call for a Highland medical school to help NHS recruitment challenges

Edward Mountain wants the process to select Scotland’s next medical school to be re-started and is supporting the bid for a Highland medical school.


New lease of life for Thurso butcher shop after major refurbishment by new owner

New lease of life for Thurso butcher shop after major refurbishment by new owner

ADVERTISING FEATURE: A popular butcher shop in Thurso town centre has reopened under new ownership following a major refurbishment.


Semichem closure 'a big shock' for Wick, says community council chairperson

Semichem closure 'a big shock' for Wick, says community council chairperson

The closure of Wick's Semichem store has been described as "a big shock" for the town and a devastating blow for the staff.


'Dictatorship' claim by Caithness resident after wind farm gets go-ahead from Scottish Government

'Dictatorship' claim by Caithness resident after wind farm gets go-ahead from Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has been accused of acting "like a dictatorship" after giving the go-ahead for a wind farm despite opposition locally.


Listen: Highland derby and Brora declared HFL champions

Listen: Highland derby and Brora declared HFL champions

Scottish Cup action dominates the latest episode of Balls & Whistles, with a first Highland derby in two years and HFL champions Brora in action.


I hope and pray that crowds can come back when Highland League returns, says Wick chairman

I hope and pray that crowds can come back when Highland League returns, says Wick chairman

Wick Academy chairman Pat Miller says he is hoping and praying that crowds will be allowed back inside grounds when the 2021/22 season kicks off.


Campaigners warn tourism businesses could lose out unless action is taken to improve roads

Campaigners warn tourism businesses could lose out unless action is taken to improve roads

Tourism businesses in the far north could lose out financially unless urgent action is taken to upgrade the area's roads, campaigners have warned.


Caithness church offers chance to go on the hunt to crack open Easter

Caithness church offers chance to go on the hunt to crack open Easter

Pulteneytown and Thrumster Church is finding innovative ways to help the community explore the Easter story over the school holidays.


Highland charity appoints three new volunteer directors

Highland charity appoints three new volunteer directors

David Finlayson, Nick Finnigan and Kirk Tudhope will sit as non-executive directors.


Police issue warning to dog owners in the Highlands and islands after a number of sheep worrying incidents

Police issue warning to dog owners in the Highlands and islands after a number of sheep worrying incidents

In an online plea, officers said dogs chasing livestock can do serious damage, and all incidents should be reported to them on 101.


Council outlines new programme for jobs

Council outlines new programme for jobs

Highland Council updated details on an ambitious recruitment programme to fill positions for key project and programme staff.


Public in Highlands urged to 'stay local' and avoid complacency over Covid-19

Public in Highlands urged to 'stay local' and avoid complacency over Covid-19

Residents in the Highland Council area are being urged to "stay local" and avoid any complacency over the potential spread of Covid-19.


Reay ready for start of summer season with Captain versus Vice-Captain match

Reay ready for start of summer season with Captain versus Vice-Captain match

There is excitement in the air at the prospect of the start of the summer golf season at Reay this weekend.


‘Speak Up Listen Up’ launched by NHS Highland to support national whistleblowing standards

‘Speak Up Listen Up’ launched by NHS Highland to support national whistleblowing standards

The Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO) service, covering the whole of NHS Scotland, go live today.


End of an era at the Halkirk indoor school

End of an era at the Halkirk indoor school

Halkirk indoor school caretaker Christie Cameron has retired this week after 27 years looking after the popular equestrian venue.


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