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‘Just get it done and that’s the end of it’: Sheriff warns careless driver he must carry out unpaid work
A man who gesticulated abusively whilst driving carelessly has been issued with a community payback order.
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Frustration at delay to Caithness wind farm’s community benefit scheme
Operators of a wind farm in north Caithness have been quizzed over a hold-up in the community benefit fund it pledged to put in place.
Party time for Thurso Beavers to mark 40 years
The 2nd Thurso Beavers finished their season by holding a party to celebrate 40 years of the worldwide Scout movement.
Creative residency on the island of Stroma inspires art show
Five local female artists spent time together on Stroma last year – and the work they produced is now on display in Thurso.
Date set for councillors to reconsider taxi rapist licence decision
The date of a special meeting to reconsider the granting of a taxi operator’s licence in the name of a convicted rapist has now been set.
High Life Highland issues call for new board members
High Life Highland is seeking to appoint non-executive directors to help provide direction, advice and governance.
Highland funding opportunity to support community-led regeneration across the region
The fund creates an exciting opportunity for projects that can make a lasting difference to communities across the Highlands.
‘Truly amazing’ response as 63 volunteers join in Wick summer spruce-up
Support for the annual summer spruce-up in Wick was described as “truly amazing” after more than 60 volunteers joined forces for this year’s event.
Outing to Newton Hill Croft for Wick and District Gardening Club
Members of Wick and District Gardening Club were lucky with the weather as they enjoyed a warm and sunny day for their visit to Newton Hill Croft.
Scottish Government approves controversial battery storage plan near late Mother’s Castle of Mey home despite wild bird concerns
A large battery energy storage scheme (BESS) for Caithness been approved by the Scottish Government against warnings from a bird charity.
Watten woman admits assaulting a police officer
A woman has pleaded guilty to kicking a policeman, acting aggressively towards another man and damaging a TV.
‘Wholly out of context’: Row over ‘permitted’ turbine plan close to Reay golf club
Highland Council is being accused of unfairly fast-tracking planning for a wind turbine in the back garden of a house overlooking Reay golf course.
Mystery of Wick car wash – is it open or not?
The manager of a new hand car wash in Wick said it was forced to close by the council weeks after opening but awaits a final decision next week.
Caithness faces risk of afternoon thunderstorms as 'suction mechanism' moves across north
Caithness may experience thundery showers later today (Friday, July 10), though the overall risk currently remains low.
Former Highland licensing chairman admits he ‘knew’ about sex offender’s past but says ‘he couldn’t bring it up’
Sean Kennedy, the former chairman of Highland Council's licensing committee, was the only councillor to back a short-term let licence for sex offender Kevin Booth.
Claims sex offender’s crimes ‘not presented’ as part of holiday home licence application
Councillor Kennedy has defended his decision not to refuse the sex offender’s short term let licence.
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-chairman Sean Kennedy brands licensing a ‘poison chalice’ in his only interview
We challenge him on rapist David Brown and decision in the licensing committee.
‘You lost your temper, simple as that’: Young man pleads guilty to assaulting his neighbour
A Lybster man admitted losing his temper by hitting a woman with a paint roller.