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Setting things straight: Thurso cafe owner addresses social media storm and vows to make amends as doors reopen
Hit by a toxic online mauling, Thurso cafe boss Danny Jackson addresses the issues and reopens to defy the keyboard warriors.
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Newton Park taskforce in biodiversity project at Wick riverside
Primary school pupils have been planting primroses as part of the latest town improvement project by Wick Development Trust.
Traitors star sends well-wishes to Caithness Pride
A long-time LGBTQ+ advocate and Highland resident, the star of stage and screen took time out to say good luck ahead of the 2026 event.
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Highland creatives help shape UK City of Culture 2029 bid
Dozens of artists and cultural creators have been sharing ideas and ambitions for the Inverness-Highland bid for UK City of Culture 2029.
Police pooches ‘ready to keep communities safe’ after passing exams
Two police canines are ready to keep our communities “safe from harm”, as they become the Highlands’ first trained Firearms Support Dogs.
Highland Council name new boss of secondary education in region
She is joining from East Renfrewshire Council and former headteacher previously worked in Highlands
‘It’s the right thing to do’: parents and teachers welcome social media ban for kids
The UK government’s proposed ban on social media for kids next spring has been welcomed by both parents and teachers in Caithness.
Wick community council chairman backs ‘stark reminder’ over vaping
NHS Highland’s smoking cessation nurse for Caithness has been thanked for giving “a stark reminder” about the risks associated with vaping.
‘It is important that young people feel celebrated in their community’
Youth Highland and LGBT+ Youth Scotland will once again team up to provide a dedicated space for young people at Caithness Pride.
‘Grandad was very much an entrepreneur’: New booklet explores Dunbeath family history
Winifred Sutherland from Dunbeath has written a family history booklet about her enterprising and forward-looking grandfather, Robert Samuel Miller.
Highland tourist tax unlikely to be introduced before 2028
Council targets fresh consultation on different levies – percentage, flat-rate or tiered flat-rate.
Occumster man who repeatedly harassed former neighbour admonished for good behaviour
A Caithness man who repeatedly harassed an Orkney woman over a summer has been admonished.
Highland Council’s 20mph speed limit programme picks up national award
A 20mph speed limit programme in the Highlands has been recognised nationally - and picked up an award.
Thurso restaurant could be adding alcohol to its menu
The alcohol license application is due to be discussed by the council next week.
‘They put such joy into it’: Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics in season-ending show
Members of Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics took to the stage in Thurso High School’s main hall for the closing night of their season.
New leader for High Life Highland charity board
A new chairman of High Life Highland’s charity board has been announced.
Back-to-back glory: Halkirk businesswoman clinches prestigious national event award for second consecutive year
Halkirk businesswoman Lorraine Christie has plenty to celebrate after her company secured a major national accolade for the second year running.
Miracle at Brough: Surprise birth shocks Caithness seal rescuers after dramatic beach saving mission
A rescue mission by an animal charity took a turn after an underweight seal, mistaken for a sick juvenile, gave birth to a surprise, premature pup.
Scottish Government set to expand £2 bus fare cap after north pilot
To support people with the cost of living, plans to expand a £2 bus fare cap across Scotland have been set out by the Scottish Government.
Golticlay tower sections arrive as last wind turbine blades are transported through Wick
Wick residents and road users have been thanked for their patience and understanding over the past two months of Golticlay turbine blade deliveries.