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Thurso car park for leased vehicles criticised by local community councillors
Thurso car park for leased vehicles criticised by local community councillors
A car park for vehicles leased from a commercial company is causing concern to local community councillors.
Road safety would be improved by 20mph speed limit throughout Thurso, say community council
Road safety would be improved by 20mph speed limit throughout Thurso, say community council
A uniform 20mph speed limit in Thurso would end confusion for drivers and improve road safety.
Council urges locals to take a stand and report vandalism after fire raising in Thurso toilets and other Highland facilities
Council urges locals to take a stand and report vandalism after fire raising in Thurso toilets and other Highland facilities
A significant rise in vandalism and fire raising at public toilets has prompted the council to urge local people to report vandals to the police.
Far north winter road condition and school closure report for today – Council warn of damp roads in Caithness
Far north winter road condition and school closure report for today – Council warn of damp roads in Caithness
Highland Council warned drivers of damp and wet roads in Caithness as wintry conditions continue to take hold of the county.
Halkirk volunteers 'overwhelmed' by support for motoring heritage centre
Halkirk volunteers 'overwhelmed' by support for motoring heritage centre
Volunteers working to establish a motoring heritage centre in Halkirk hope it can become an important new tourist attraction for Caithness.
Thurso artist incorporates Caithness Courier in a new painting at his one-man show
Thurso artist incorporates Caithness Courier in a new painting at his one-man show
A Thurso artist has a solo show of paintings at the North Coast Visitor Centre and incorporates a copy of the Caithness Courier in one work.
PICTURES: Wick volunteers complete upgrade of Newton Hill path – local mum delighted she can push her pram up the hill safely now
PICTURES: Wick volunteers complete upgrade of Newton Hill path – local mum delighted she can push her pram up the hill safely now
Volunteers from Wick Paths Group (WPG) have completed the upgrade of a popular path from the town boundary up to Newton Hill.
Christmas treats on the menu at Thurso Community Café
Christmas treats on the menu at Thurso Community Café
Thurso Community Café is getting into the spirit of Christmas by offering a couple of events to help raise funds to update the kitchen.
Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness
Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness
Highland Council provided a summary of reports from operational staff on road conditions and school closures in the county.
Council leader visits Wick – praises roads team 'for their hard work'
Council leader visits Wick – praises roads team 'for their hard work'
The leader of the Highland Council, Councillor Margaret Davidson, recently met with council roads staff in Wick on a visit to Caithness.