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‘A day to remember’ as No Scotland, No Party school tour comes to Caithness
It was World Cup party time for primary pupils in Caithness today as Nick Morgan called by with his repertoire of Scotland football songs.
Pulteney Distillery to celebrate 200th anniversary with open day for Wick community
Details of an open day on June 20 were announced as the makers of Old Pulteney unveiled a new limited-edition 200th anniversary single malt.
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Thurso care home ‘honoured’ to be start point for Tour de Barchester
A Thurso care home was the starting point for a Scotland-wide cycling challenge over four days to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
Highland Council recovery rates for staff overpayments stand at 70%
As a senior boss says managers have ‘failed to inform payroll timeously’ of departing employees.
Women-only refuge service to continue in the Highlands
Concerns over the future of the service were first raised in November last year.
Police find missing Yorkshireman last spotted in Highland communities
Thomas Crocker (32), who was spotted in Wick and Gairloch in recent days, has been traced.
Inquiry announced over Spittal-Beauly 400kV ‘super-pylon’ line
An inquiry has been announced to decide controversial plans for the 400kV Spittal to Beauly overhead power line.
Work to prevent Scrabster landslides delayed by need for unexploded ordnance survey
Further work to stabilise the brae at Scrabster has been delayed because of the need to check for unexploded bombs or shells left over from wartime.
‘Positive news for passengers’: Wick-Aberdeen flight costs reduced from summer
Passengers using the subsidised Wick-Aberdeen flight route will be able to take advantage of cheaper flights from this summer.
UPDATE: Ambulance crew treats person at scene after A9 crash
A male was treated by ambulance staff at the scene of a crash on the A9 near Loch Fleet on Wednesday morning.
A9 blocked south of Golspie after road crash
Emergency services are at the scene.
Caithness charity blasts SSPCA over lack of support in dealing with ‘emaciated’ dogs
A far north rehoming dog charity has hit out at a lack of support from the SSPCA when several dogs had to be rescued at the weekend.
‘Please bear with us’: Highland Council leader’s message over Wick street design delay
Raymond Bremner has acknowledged frustrations over Wick’s street design project but says it will make the town centre “a much nicer place to visit”.
Highland Council overpaid staff £546k of taxpayers cash in the last financial year
Officials maintain mistakes are statistically small at just 0.11% of all staff costs.
Distillery tour for Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club
Wolfburn Distillery in Thurso welcomed to members of Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club for a guided tour.
Top Highland baby names last year revealed
New data has revealed which baby names were the most popular among Highland parents last year.
Police increasingly concerned for missing North Yorkshire man last seen in Gairloch
Thomas Crocker (32) has been seen in Gairloch and Wick.
Caithness historic house gets involved in £1.5m bid to set up national ‘heritage hub’ in Edinburgh’s Old Town
A historic house on the north coast is playing its part in a £1.5 million campaign to establish Scotland’s first national heritage hub in Edinburgh.
Feedback sought on standardised approach to peatland restoration in Flow Country and across Scotland
Scotland’s nature agency is looking for feedback from professionals involved in peatland restoration on a standardised approach to the industry.