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Nails ‘deliberately’ dumped on NC500 junction, police warn
Police are investigating after nails and other debris was found deliberately dumped at the junction between the A836 and Strathy Point road.
Police investigate break-in and thefts from Caithness recycling centre
Police are investigating a break-in and thefts from the offices of a Caithness recycling centre.
Hogmanay storm to bring 70mph gales to Caithness
A yellow weather warning for gales of up to 70mph has been issued for Caithness on Hogmanay ahead of extended warnings for snow from January 1 to 4.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ROW: Highland Council defends late finish for Christmas break
Highland Council has defended its decision to break up schools for the Christmas holidays on December 23.
‘A culture of neglect and decay’: Caithness councillor hits out over A9 in far north
Highland councillor Matthew Reiss has spoken out over the “abject lack of maintenance” on the A9 in the far north, calling it “simply unacceptable”.
Life of Thurso RNLI fundraiser and volunteer Helen Pearson celebrated with guard of honour
The life of a longstanding fundraiser for the RNLI was celebrated with a guard of honour at a special service in Scrabster.
Masonic donation for Dunbar Hospital palliative care
Provincial Grand Master James Moodie and Right Worshipful Master Ian Mackay handed over £450 to benefit palliative care at Dunbar Hospital in Thurso.
Late-night vandalism spree sparks police hunt in Caithness town
Police in Caithness are appealing for information after homes and vehicles were damaged in a vandalism spree.
Ho-Ho-UFO? Strange lights over Thurso spark ‘Santa’s sleigh’ theory
A Facebook picture showing strange lights over Thurso, a couple of days before Christmas, had one local wit wondering if it was Santa’s sleigh.
From a hotel toilet to a Caithness home: The bizarre story behind Thurso man's new musical treasure
After playing the ‘boxie’ of legendary accordionist Jimmy Blue in a hotel toilet in 1989, a Caithness man had no idea he would become its proud owner.
PICTURES: Santa and the Grinch spread Christmas cheer around Wick
Santa and the Grinch were busy in Wick at Christmas thanks to the efforts of two big-hearted locals.
Additional support for nursery confirmed after poor inspection report
Highland Council has confirmed it will provide additional support to a Thurso nursery after it received a worrying inspection report.
Health figures and community stalwarts from the Highlands celebrated in 2026 New Year’s Honours List
Nine people from the Highlands have been recognised in HM The King’s 2026 New Year’s Honours List.
Waiting longer for your cuppa? The weird weather phenomenon that hit Wick
Wick weather watcher Keith Banks noted an unusual phenomenon that occurred over the festive season, which readers may have experienced.
PICTURES: Staxigoe Selkies annual swim raises £200 for seal charity
The Staxigoe Selkies held their annual Christmas swim and raised £200 for the Caithness Seal Rehab and Release charity.
Large cemetery expansion approved amid dwindling space
Thurso’s cemetery at Mount Vernon was due to run out of burial space within one year without the new 1.5 hectare expansion.