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Subsea cable link drop-in sessions to be held in Spittal, Watten and Keiss
Drop-in sessions are being held in three Caithness villages next week to share information about the planned Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link.
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Thurso researcher in global study into offshore wind farm effects on seabirds
A Thurso-based researcher has been at the forefront of a landmark international study into the environmental impact of offshore wind farms on seabirds
Plea for expertise from outdoor centre, low election turnouts and mandatory eye tests for older drivers
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‘You’re not waking me up’: aggressive Perth man admits drink-driving offences
A man from Perth has pleaded guilty to a string of offences at Wick harbour, including assaulting a police officer.
‘Our style is not for everyone’: Caithness frontman of metalcore band release first Scotland World Cup song in Gaelic
A musician from Castletown is marking Scotland’s return to the international footballing stage with a “wildly unofficial” World Cup tune – in Gaelic.
‘Letting Caitlin return home without hope is a death sentence’ – Thurso family's race to save sister from anorexia after hospital collapse
Fearing she is being sent home to die, a Thurso family is now locked in a desperate battle to save Caitlin Mackay, 26, from life-threatening anorexia.
Councillor claims energy firm had no right to build ‘unsightly and damaging’ track in Caithness
A Caithness councillor has claimed that a renewable energy company had no right to allow a “substantial track” to be constructed alongside the A9.
Frank’s toughest challenge as retired vets prepare for two-week charity hike
Frank Stephen is preparing for another long-distance walk in aid of a dementia charity, this time going from west to east across northern England.
‘True’ end-to-end challengers waiting in Caithness before rowing to Out Stack, at very north of Shetland
Four adventurers are currently weather-bound in Caithness as they prepare for the last leg of their trailblazing charity end-to-end marathon.
‘A lot of this cultural ‘stuff’ we’ll have going on will be fun!’
City of Culture will show the region can stand out at an international level - and provide something for all - the new man in charge has promised.
Jamie Stone hopes face-to face banking review will ‘fix this problem’
Plans for an independent review of face-to face banking services in the UK have been welcomed by the MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross.
Three Highland constituency MSPs are sworn-in to the Scottish Parliament
LibDems Andrew Baxter and David Green and the SNP’s Emma Roddick took the oath or affirmation.
Young apprentice avoids driving ban after writing off two vehicles
A young Wick man has admitted driving without due care and attention after a collision that caused substantial damage.
Inverness man pleads guilty to serious assault at Thurso club
A man has admitted a serious assault in a Thurso nightclub at the end of last year.
Golticlay blade-lifter deliveries through Wick to resume soon
Deliveries of Golticlay turbine components through Wick will resume soon, once those already transported have been moved from the transition area.
Trio of awards mark start of 80th anniversary year for Halkirk Young Farmers
Caithness young farmers have been making their mark on the industry after one local club took home a clean sweep of awards at a regional event.
Thurso murderer attacked prison officer while holding razor blade
A former surfing champion turned murderer from Thurso has had a further year added to his life sentence after assaulting a prison warder.
Caithness and Sutherland venues to feature again in Doors Open Days
Planning for the 2026 Doors Open Days festival has begun, and across Caithness and Sutherland there will again be a wide range of venues and events.
Man’s body recovered from river after large emergency rescue effort
A man’s body has been pulled from a river in Sutherland following a large emergency response to an incident in the early hours of Wednesday.
Spittal SWI’s fundraising boost for Alzheimer Scotland
Members of Spittal SWI raised £435 for Alzheimer Scotland by holding a whist drive and they handed the cheque to dementia advisor Isobel Stevenson.