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Highland capital predicted to be hit by a foot of snow

INVERNESS will be bracing itself after it was predicted the area could be hit by a colossal weather bomb with a foot of snow forecast within days.

This is the most pivotal election in Scotland’s history

ELECTION PROFILE: Karl Rosie, Scottish National Party candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Reay protesters vow to keep up the fight against new wind farms

Wind farm developers were met with a barrage of angry protesters in Reay on Wednesday as the first of two community open days got under way.

Czech bounces Douglas out of world title glory bid

Bridge incident ensures Halkirk mountain runner fails in attempt to add world championship title to World Cup Series crown

McKenna striving for selection continuity

Continuity will be central to Wick Academy digging themselves out of their mini-rut, boss Tom McKenna insists.

Anglers boss McElroy proud despite Orkney loss

Halkirk United boss Ewan McElroy said he was proud of his battling Anglers despite their 3-1 home loss to Orkney.

Damage done in first half as Vikings are thumped by Golspie

Manager Stevie Reid admitted last weekend's North Caledonian League thumping at Golspie Sutherland was like watching "two different Thursos".

Let's get ready to rumble – one last time

Caithness Pro Wrestling's final show is all set to go down at Thurso

Packed programme as John O’Groats Book Festival 2020 extends to four days

Some of the best-known names in Scottish writing will descend on John O’Groats next year for its annual book festival.

Caithness oil worker hits out over flight timetable

An offshore worker depending on air travel between Wick and Aberdeen has blasted Eastern Airways for reducing its timetable on the route.

Open day for community groups and businesses at Wick's former Original Factory Shop

An open day is being planned at the former Original Factory Shop in Wick to give the public an insight into potential future uses of the building.

Local creel boat rescued by Thurso RNLI crew

Thurso lifeboat was called to the aid of a local fishing boat which drifted on to rocks at Brims Ness while pulling creels this morning.

Enable dance in Thurso a 'grand ole night'

It was "yee-haws" and "howdy partners" all the way as the Caithness branch of disabilities charity Enable held a country and western buffet dance.

Bower Busy Bees back in business!

A Caithness pre-school unit reopened its doors this week after local people worked together to revamp it following its closure.

James boys hit quickest pairs leg of Wick darts season

James Davidson and James Howden were top performers for Seaview against Smiddy in a Wick darts league encounter that could have gone either way.

Delegates from Finland stop off in Wick

Delegates from Finland who enjoyed a week-long tour of the north made a stop in Wick for a reception at Mackays Hotel.

Mini-sleuths on the trail at Wick church

More than 30 children took part in the Autumn Detectives club, a special event held last weekend at Pulteneytown and Thrumster Church.

Dounreay site closed as mark of respect

The Dounreay site was closed on Wednesday as a mark of respect following the death of interim managing director Steve Beckitt.

Continued closure of local banks 'shocking', says Stone

The Lib Dem candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, Jamie Stone, has pledged to fight for shared community banking hubs if re-elected.

Praise for Caithness United U13s as they keep up relentless run

“As good a performance as I have seen from a team at this level,” was the view of Caithness United coach Alan Kennedy after the U13s’ latest victory.