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Confirmed coronavirus cases climb by eight in NHS Highland area

Confirmed coronavirus cases climb by eight in NHS Highland area

In the past 24 hours the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the NHS Highland region has increased by eight.


Homeless Thurso look to return to Dammies for ground's 150th anniversary

Homeless Thurso look to return to Dammies for ground's 150th anniversary

Thurso didn't play at The Dammies at all last season


Kayak offers a route to secret spots on coast

Kayak offers a route to secret spots on coast

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Hidden bays and inaccessible geos where few people venture are opened up to the intrepid paddler


Hope on the Horizons

Hope on the Horizons

A cultural and tourism venue in Thurso could be up and running early next year to replace the troubled Caithness Horizons.


Have your say on Caithness kiosks

Have your say on Caithness kiosks

Highland Council is seeking final feedback from the public on British Telecom’s proposal to remove 107 public payphones from across the region.


Thurso and Halkirk United find out fixtures for North Caledonian League season

Thurso and Halkirk United find out fixtures for North Caledonian League season

Caithness derby to take place next month.


Easterlies sending unusual seabirds onto our headlands

Easterlies sending unusual seabirds onto our headlands

WILDLIFE WATCH Rob Hughes shares his own and others' latest sightings from around Caithness


Four more cases of coronavirus diagnosed in NHS Highland area

Four more cases of coronavirus diagnosed in NHS Highland area

In the past 24 hours a further four cases of coronavirus have been diagnosed in the NHS Highland area.


WATCH: Sick hedgehog turns up at Wick hospital

WATCH: Sick hedgehog turns up at Wick hospital

Caithness General Hospital in Wick may normally deal with humans but a rather prickly patient turning up one afternoon obviously in need of some help.


Man tried to post cannabis plants to friend

Man tried to post cannabis plants to friend

A severe arthritis sufferer began growing cannabis plants to help alleviate the pain for himself and a friend.


Rural homes demand sparks fears for residents

Rural homes demand sparks fears for residents

A surge in demand for rural homes across the Highlands has led to fears over affordability for local people.


Maths challenge success for Wick High pupils

Maths challenge success for Wick High pupils

Despite the challenges of lockdown, pupils at Wick High School still managed to compete in a national maths competition.


Nicola Sinclair welcomes rejection of proposals to cut councillor numbers in Caithness

Nicola Sinclair welcomes rejection of proposals to cut councillor numbers in Caithness

Councillor Nicola Sinclair welcomes today's vote to reject the proposals for a highly controversial shake-up of wards by the Boundary Commission.


Stone Age burial chamber 'used as toilet'

Stone Age burial chamber 'used as toilet'

The use of a 5000-year-old Caithness burial chamber as a toilet has been described as "deplorable and unacceptable" by Caithness's civic leader.


NHS Highland area sees rise of four in number of confirmed coronavirus cases

NHS Highland area sees rise of four in number of confirmed coronavirus cases

The latest stats show a further four confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands recorded in the past 24 hours.


Social media posts land taxi driver in court

Social media posts land taxi driver in court

A Thurso taxi driver who posted offensive comments about his ex-partner on social media has been given a chance to show he can behave.


WATCH: Mystery equipment keeps the community connected

WATCH: Mystery equipment keeps the community connected

Walkers at Newton Hill Community Woodland may be wondering why part of the popular path network has been closed off to the public.


Amateur cyclist aiming to beat NC500 record

Amateur cyclist aiming to beat NC500 record

An amateur cyclist is looking to smash the North Coast 500 record – and raise vital funds for a Highland charity.


Elder continues to top autocross leader board

Elder continues to top autocross leader board

Halkirk driver Gary Elder once again took the fastest time at the latest Caithness Autocross Club event – the sixth of the season.


Caithness martial arts kids enjoy online medal haul

Caithness martial arts kids enjoy online medal haul

Youngsters from Caithness Tang Soo Do martial arts club brought back a haul of medals from a Highland Championships with a difference.


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