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Contempt warning after sheriff accuses Wick man of 'smirking' in court

Contempt warning after sheriff accuses Wick man of 'smirking' in court

A young Wick man jailed for seven months for his ‘outrageous’ behaviour at a Thurso supermarket almost had an extra year added to his sentence.


Unified action is needed as loss of international visitors costs the Highlands £202m, new group warns

Unified action is needed as loss of international visitors costs the Highlands £202m, new group warns

A new north business tourism group is calling for the creation of a region wide blueprint to guide the sector out of the coronavirus crisis


Piano James hits the wrong note with local police and quits charity walk at Wick

Piano James hits the wrong note with local police and quits charity walk at Wick

A charity bid by a man attempting to pull a piano from John O'Groats to Land's End came to a grinding halt at Wick after police warnings.


Inverness College UHI secures funding for artificial sports pitch

Inverness College UHI secures funding for artificial sports pitch

Inverness College UHI has been awarded £300,000 by sportscotland towards the installation of an all-weather, synthetic sports pitch.


Four new Covid-19 cases detected

Four new Covid-19 cases detected

ANOTHER four people have tested positive for Covid-19 across the NHS Highland health board area.


NorthLink 'proud to play its part' after recording more than 8000 journeys

NorthLink 'proud to play its part' after recording more than 8000 journeys

Serco NorthLink Ferries recorded more than 8000 journeys during the start of 2021 as it continues to support essential travel.


Don't run out of your meds over Easter weekend

Don't run out of your meds over Easter weekend

Caithness residents taking regular medication are urged to make sure their repeat prescriptions are ordered in plenty of time for the Easter weekend.


Caithness churches look forward to welcoming back worshippers as restrictions ease

Caithness churches look forward to welcoming back worshippers as restrictions ease

Churches in Caithness are preparing to welcome back worshippers this Sunday following the latest easing of restrictions by the Scottish Government.


Brora manager dedicates sensational Scottish Cup win to club stalwart Sheena

Brora manager dedicates sensational Scottish Cup win to club stalwart Sheena

Manager Steven Mackay dedicated Brora Rangers' amazing Scottish Cup victory over Hearts to club stalwart Sheena Manson, who died last month aged 89.


Rural land managers ahead of the game on land reform

Rural land managers ahead of the game on land reform

Rural land managers are ahead of the game on positive engagement with land reform guidance, Scottish Land and Estates said today.


Raigmore Hospital ward set to reopen three weeks after outbreak of Covid-19

Raigmore Hospital ward set to reopen three weeks after outbreak of Covid-19

Ward 2C at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness is set to reopen three weeks after and outbreak of Covid-19.


North Highland Harriers vow to host event as restrictions ease

North Highland Harriers vow to host event as restrictions ease

Runners in Caithness are being promised that a local event could take place later in the year, when coronavirus restrictions allow.


Williamson is winner in round nine of Thurso winter eclectic

Williamson is winner in round nine of Thurso winter eclectic

Thurso Golf Club's winter eclectic has reached round nine and in windy conditions on Saturday Ross Williamson was the winner with a nett 72.


Plea for laws to protect and enhance rural areas

Plea for laws to protect and enhance rural areas

Lib Dem candidate Molly Nolan has called on all her fellow candidates to back legislation that would give extra support to rural communities.


One year on from the first Covid lockdown, hope for the future that peace will prevail

One year on from the first Covid lockdown, hope for the future that peace will prevail

FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Rev Ellie Charman, Scottish Episcopal Church


Brora Rangers break Hearts to cause biggest Scottish Cup shock of all time

Brora Rangers break Hearts to cause biggest Scottish Cup shock of all time

Incredible scenes at Dudgeon Park


HIE study finds space sector 'presents a tremendous economic opportunity'

HIE study finds space sector 'presents a tremendous economic opportunity'

Scotland’s space industry can help put the UK at the forefront of the worldwide launch market for small commercial satellites, a study has found.


Jamie Stone says UK government has 'shirked its duty to live events industry'

Jamie Stone says UK government has 'shirked its duty to live events industry'

Jamie Stone has accused the UK government of "shirking its duty to the live events industry" after it was hit hard by the impact of Covid-19.


Caithness ideally placed to host nuclear fusion power plant, say local councillors

Caithness ideally placed to host nuclear fusion power plant, say local councillors

Local councillors are backing the idea of a nuclear fusion power plant in Caithness, saying it would be a natural successor to the Dounreay site.


'Welcome boost' for over-50s on the train

'Welcome boost' for over-50s on the train

Train passengers travelling from Caithness who are over 50 can take advantage of a scheme that has just been announced by Scotland's railway operator.


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