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More than 400 maternity complaints made to NHS Highland in 5 years
NHS Highland has received more than 400 complaints about its maternity care in the last five years, new figures show.
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‘Multiple loud bangs, missiles being detonated’: Caithness woman tells of Dubai ordeal
A Caithness woman stranded in Dubai during the Middle East conflict has described the ordeal as “very scary” and said “everyone is very worried”.
'Residents expect better' - council faces fight to approve 7% tax rise slammed as unjustifiable
Opposition parties hit out at ‘disconnect’ with the public on roads, housing and education.
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WATCH: ‘Cone-centrate on the road ahead’ as we drive past 1000s of traffic cones on Smerlie road
Videos show a stretch of road connecting Achavanich and Lybster is “under siege” by a seemingly never-ending line of traffic cones.
TV star Paul Chuckle set for John O’Groats to Land’s End fundraising tour
Children’s TV star Paul Chuckle is preparing to set off from John O’Groats on an end-to-end tour in support of a charity that is close to his heart.
The best in Highland hospitality – who deserves to be rewarded for tourism excellence in 2026?
The Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards celebrate the best in the business – and in our communities. It’s time to nominate your heroes of hospitality
Community open day at Strathnaver Museum in Bettyhill
Free event highlights boatbuilding success, fresh research project and forthcoming sound installation.
‘Viable options’ being explored to fix Thurso bus shelter ‘destroyed’ in 3 separate accidents
Alternative locations are being sought for a blighted bus shelter in the centre of Thurso.
‘Unexplained’ deaths of elderly couple in north Sutherland not treated as suspicious, police say as enquiries continue
Police have appealed for information following the discovery of the bodies of an elderly couple at their home in north Sutherland.
Scrabster fish landings boost in January a ‘welcome change’ from past year decline
Scrabster has delivered a rare boost at a time when Scotland’s fishing industry has suffered one of its sharpest January downturns.
Experience and compassion at Highland firm helps guide clients through challenging times
The court department team at Munro & Noble helps people when they face relationship breakdown, child disputes or other legal challenges.
New research will show how investment in Gaelic will ‘ensure the language thrives’, says deputy first minister
A new research project is under way to explore the economic, social and cultural impact of Gaelic across Scotland.
Hela the heroine: Dounreay police dog sniffs out hidden suspect in £7.1m Wick cannabis bust
A specialist police dog from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary has been hailed as a heroine for her role in the cannabis farm raid in Wick last month.
BOOK REVIEW: Ten years on from the Brexit referendum ‘nightmare’
Caithness author James Miller examines the ups and downs of Britain’s relationship with the European Union in his new book Keeping the Light On.
Highland Council launches its new website at cost of more than £486,000
It aims to improve customer experience with easier access to the information and services they need online.
Wick man in Vancouver tragedy, pool fund donor mystery and an icy threat from on high
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Proposal to seek help from Murphy with Thurso potholes backlog ‘at an early stage’
The firm has been approached about making a dent in the fast-growing backlog of potholes in roads in and around Thurso.
Medical practice ‘glitch’ sends Thurso women to breast screening appointments in Wick
A number of women in and around Thurso are finding they are having to make a trip to Wick for a breast screening appointment.
Communities affected most by major renewables ‘should be directly benefiting’
The Scottish Government says is vital that communities seeing the most renewable energy developments “should be directly benefiting from them”.
Anti-social late night drivers turning Thurso harbour into ‘race track’, community councillors fear
Concerns were raised this week after a social media video clip emerged of a group of drivers near the town's harbourfront last weekend.