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UPDATE: Bull dies during Wick farm blaze
The blaze at Lower Milton Farm just outside Wick that fire crews tackled for over three hours yesterday (March 25) claimed the life of a bull.
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Elaine Kirby says governments ‘tax hard working people and then spend what they take as they wish’
So the Conservative Caithness, Sutherland and Ross candidate believes the economy must come first.
Future towns take shape in Caithness classrooms as part of Minecraft education project
Caithness pupils have been reimagining what Wick and Thurso might look like in the future
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Explained: The pre-election period known as Purdah
Why does it exist and what it means for the public at large leading up to the Holyrood vote.
‘You get your life back - cry freedom!’ - reflections on kicking the cigarettes as the smoking ban turns 20
It’s 20 years since Scotland introduced the smoking ban and for reporter Alan Beresford it signaled the end of life as a smoker.
‘Come and have a chat with us’: Befriending Caithness video seeks to attract new volunteers
The vital work carried out by Befriending Caithness in tackling loneliness in the far north has been showcased in a new promotional video.
Jamie Stone in new call for Dounreay to become fusion energy hub
UK industry minister Chris McDonald told local MP Jamie Stone that he hopes the far north workforce “will play a part in Britain’s nuclear future”.
‘Come and join us’: CHAT invitation to Nicola Sturgeon over maternity comments from 2001
CHAT members who have been campaigning for years on maternity issues believe they have found an unexpected ally in the former First Minister.
UPDATE: Caithness farm blaze extinguished after 3-hour effort by firefighters
A blaze that started at a farm in Caithness has been successfully extinguished by fire crews.
Bars could be granted extended hours for World Cup games
The decision is set to be made at a meeting next week.
BREAKING NEWS: Fire crews currently attending blaze at Wick farm
Fire crews from three areas of the county are currently tackling a blaze at a farm just outside Wick.
Cafe to the rescue – Thurso Community Cafe steps in to save the spirit of Messy Nessy
A late lamented play centre for young children in Thurso is set for a new lease of life thanks to a community initiative in the town.
675 Highland public sector airport workers get 7.5 per cent pay boost after deal struck with unions
Almost 700 airport workers in the Highlands and Islands have secured a 7.5 per cent pay rise over next two years.
Lorna battles headwind to start £50K charity challenge
More than £50,000 has been raised in a charity challenge by a team of around 150 people that began with a Thurso woman’s run from John O’Groats.
How to make friends and influence people at Holyrood
Holyrood Notebook: Outgoing MSP Edward Mountain has some advice for the new cohort of MSPs who will step into Holyrood for the first time in May
Police in Caithness search for 40-year-old woman missing for many weeks
Police in Thurso want help from the public in finding a 40-year-old woman not seen since January.
‘It’s not the end, it’s goodbye for now’ - Moray MSP reflects on political career spanning almost 20 years
From young councillor to party leader, the last 20 years have been a rollercoaster ride for Douglas Ross as he now steps down from Holyrood.
Blade lifter will carry Golticlay turbine components through Wick
Turbine blades more than 70m in length will tower over the rooftops of Wick on their way to a wind farm being built inland from Lybster.
New ‘friendship’ contract with Ukrainian region to be debated
The decision on whether or not to approve a Memorandum of Understanding will be made at a Highland Council meeting later this week.
24/7 gym for Caithness community gets the green-light
An empty shop at a tourist hot spot will be transformed into an all-hours gym, after it was given the green light.