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Lybster cyclist Kenny Gunn passes £10k milestone for ‘chopper charity’ after gruelling May challenge
Lybster cyclist Kenny Gunn has raised £3003 for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance after completing a tough 241-mile local bike challenge during May.
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‘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.
EXCLUSIVE: Caithness councillor Andrew Jarvie revealed as Reform UK Holyrood staffer
Willie Mackay’s resignation sparks fears the party could target his seat in council.
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Man admits assaulting two police officers and using a fire extinguisher to damage property at a hospital in Wick
A Wick man who used a fire extinguisher to smash panes of glass at Caithness General Hospital has pleaded guilty to five offences.
End of an era: Dunnets Garage to cease core operations after more than a century in Thurso
Dunnets Garage in Thurso is closing its core non-fuel operations after more than a century, though its self-service fuel pumps will remain open.
‘A complex and rewarding journey’: Whisky production begins at £5m Castletown Mill
Whisky production has officially begun at the newly transformed Castletown Mill, which opened for tours and tastings earlier in the year.
Highlands’ university toasts top marks as one of Scotland’s best performers for student satisfaction
The University of the Highlands and Islands is again celebrating status as one of Scotland's highest-performing universities for student satisfaction.
‘It is about bringing our community together’: Action-packed programme at Latheron Show
A collection of life-size safari animals and the equine star of a Netflix series are among the family-friendly attractions at the 2026 Latheron Show.
‘Great feedback’ for Wick Flowers as new volunteers come forward
The volunteers of Wick Flowers have been heartened by the response from the public to their efforts in brightening up the town this summer.
Drink-driver caught in the middle of the road in Thurso with no headlights on
A dangerous drink-driver was stopped in the centre of Thurso in the middle of the road with no headlights on.
New Thurso Men’s Shed gets underway with first community project
A new community initiative is rapidly taking shape in Thurso, aimed at bringing local men together, sharing practical skills, and combating isolation.
Community council chairman says Newton Park should be proud of gold award
Pupils and staff at a Wick primary school have been told they should be proud of their achievement in gaining gold Rights Respecting School status.
Feeding ewes ‘easily cashed’ at Quoybrae sale
Quoybrae, Aberdeen & Northern Marts on Monday sold 1397 sheep.
Shortlist announced for Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2026!
Are you a Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards finalist 2026?
Stone demands fair treatment for families of infected blood scandal victims
Far north MP Jamie Stone wants families of those who died as a result of the infected blood scandal not to be disadvantaged when given compensation.
‘There just is not enough room’: Concerns over reconfigured corner in centre of Wick
Safety concerns have been raised over the reconfigured corner of Bridge Street and High Street in Wick as a result of the £2.1m street design scheme.
Wick street design project ‘very well advanced now’ as workers are thanked
Workers have been praised for brightening up Wick town centre as the £2.1 million street design project enters its final stages.
‘I have ordered lovely weather’: Wick set for summer spruce-up
Community councillors are hoping for a good turnout – and an improvement in the weather – for the annual Wick spruce-up on Wednesday evening.
Thurso’s historic cannons were scrapped to aid war effort – along with railings and more
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‘Waiting game’ over PSO as Wick/Aberdeen flights see high levels of reliability
The Wick/Aberdeen air link is still achieving “high levels of reliability” as a decision is awaited on future funding from the Scottish Government.