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Domestic abuser urged to comply with programme

Domestic abuser urged to comply with programme

A Thurso man who verbally abused his partner for almost a year has been given a chance to address his problem behaviour.


Furry car and friends visit Thurso on charity run

Furry car and friends visit Thurso on charity run

Some strange-looking vehicles that popped through Thurso on a charity run had one local man reaching for his camera.


Agreement with University of Highlands and Islands 'shows commitment to skills development' in renewables

Agreement with University of Highlands and Islands 'shows commitment to skills development' in renewables

Offshore wind companies say a new agreement with the University of Highlands and Islands demonstrates their firm commitment to skills development.


Highland Council launches motorhome and campervan guidance for visitors

Highland Council launches motorhome and campervan guidance for visitors

A helpful and welcoming motorhome and campervan guidance booklet has been produced to help visitors enjoy the Highlands responsibly.


Maree Todd urges parents to apply for grants

Maree Todd urges parents to apply for grants

The Scottish Government's School Clothing Grant has so far provided £469,000 to support 4333 school children in the Highlands.


Peter and Daisy at the double in Caithness sheepdog trials

Peter and Daisy at the double in Caithness sheepdog trials

Peter Martin and his sheepdog Daisy secured two wins out of a possible three at the latest set of sheepdog trials to be held in the county.


Caithness Foodbank becomes a standalone charity as eight-year link with Blythswood ends

Caithness Foodbank becomes a standalone charity as eight-year link with Blythswood ends

Caithness Foodbank is now a standalone charity, having been supported by Blythswood Care since starting up in 2013.


Helmsdale man at helm of landmark space flight test

Helmsdale man at helm of landmark space flight test

A Highland test pilot flew billionaire Sir Richard Branson to the edge of space in a momentous flight on Sunday.


What's in a name? Network Rail criticised over 'wrong' name on Thurso railway bridge

What's in a name? Network Rail criticised over 'wrong' name on Thurso railway bridge

Concern has been expressed about Network Rail incorrectly naming a bridge in Thurso as Jumperbank instead of Juniper Bank.


Thurso community garden and growing project gets £52,000 in lottery funding

Thurso community garden and growing project gets £52,000 in lottery funding

A Caithness community garden and growing project has received a £52,000 boost from the National Lottery, with a harbour scheme also benefiting.


Listening to wisdom is not always easy

Listening to wisdom is not always easy

FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Rev Lyall Rennie


Wick's Trinkie nets around £20,000 in funding to get back in the swim

Wick's Trinkie nets around £20,000 in funding to get back in the swim

The Trinkie Heritage Preservation Group have been awarded nearly £20,000 from the Beatrice Partnership Fund for essential repairs at the outdoor pool.


Driver from Scrabster was over limit 'the morning after'

Driver from Scrabster was over limit 'the morning after'

A driver was breathalysed positive “the morning after the night before”, Wick Sheriff Court heard on Tuesday.


Rosy starlings come to Wick now

Rosy starlings come to Wick now

After a recent sighting in Thurso, an unusual visitor to Caithness has now been seen in the back garden of a Wick property.


Stone says £4 billion cut in aid budget is 'despicably cruel' and 'thoroughly unpatriotic'

Stone says £4 billion cut in aid budget is 'despicably cruel' and 'thoroughly unpatriotic'

North MP, Jamie Stone, has describes cut of £4 billion in international aid as "despicably cruel" and "thoroughly unpatriotic."


Killimster man 'deeply embarrassed' over drunken threats to police

Killimster man 'deeply embarrassed' over drunken threats to police

A man who kicked up a disturbance in a police station had "drunk himself into oblivion", Wick Sheriff Court heard on Tuesday.


Under two weeks to register to vote in Wick by-election

Under two weeks to register to vote in Wick by-election

Voters who want to take part in the forthcoming by-election in the Wick and east Caithness ward have less than two weeks to register.


Highland Business Women Awards set to inspire new generation

Highland Business Women Awards set to inspire new generation

Resilience and inspiration set a good example for a new generation at the Highland Business Women Awards


Scotland will move to Level 0 on Monday

Scotland will move to Level 0 on Monday

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed the move – however there would be a number of changes to what had previously been announced.


At least 28 Covid cases in Caithness in latest seven-day period

At least 28 Covid cases in Caithness in latest seven-day period

There were at least 28 positive Covid tests in Caithness, and 18 in Sutherland, in the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.


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