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‘No alternative to custody’ after man hit with car

A Forss man who subjected a driver to a sustained assault in Thurso, has been jailed for six months.

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Legion branch ‘takes great pride’ in honouring Australians and New Zealanders at Wick war graves

Organisers of Wick’s annual Anzac Day ceremony have told of the pride they take in honouring Australian and New Zealand servicemen.

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How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

The recent figures show how much was spent by each new Westminster representative since the general election.

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Violin triumph for Thurso teen at National Youth Orchestra of Scotland concert

A Thurso teenager, taught violin by her mother, was delighted to play in a concert with the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland.

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Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

Highland Council say information services for parents of children with autism will continue as part of a new project.

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‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

A far north councillor has hit out at the toll taken on elected politicians by people who carry out misinformed, corrosive social media attacks.

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Views sought from public on Caithness community-owned pub venture

The first steps have been taken by Sinclair’s Bay Trust towards potential community ownership of the popular Village Inn on the NC500 at Keiss.

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Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

A Caithness man from a traveller background has made himself homeless after claiming he suffered months of harassment at his Thurso house.

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5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

Last November we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to bring in 5000 blood donations across the Highlands and Moray by Easter.

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Wellbeing centre to open in Thurso offering pilates, massage and sauna

Based at Ormlie Industrial Estate, Revival has been founded by Oonagh Corcoran.

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We can’t stand by and let oil and gas skills go to waste, says north MP

Jamie Stone described North Sea oil and gas workers as “immensely valuable” to the UK and insisted their skills must not be allowed to go to waste.

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Thurso scientist’s ‘gratitude’ after completing epic 110km ultra-run across the Flow Country

A Thurso-based peatland expert has completed a long-held ambition to run across the Flow Country to mark World Heritage Day.

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Update on details of fire at former shop in Thurso town centre

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issued an update on the incident in Thurso yesterday when a fire broke out at the former M&Co shop.

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New chief officer of education appointed for the Highlands

The Highland Council has appointed Bernadette Scott as chief officer education for primary and early years.

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Fire at former M&Co shop in Thurso

Six fire engines spent three hours tackling a blaze at the former M&Co shop in Thurso last night (April 21).

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‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

A team of staff from a firm with branches throughout the Highlands has become the latest to organise a corporate blood donation.

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Highland bishop praises ‘generosity and love’ of late Pope Francis

The Most Reverend Mark Strange of Moray, Ross and Caithness has shared his message of condolence upon the death of Pope Francis yesterday.

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£250k Caithness fund boost offers hope for more graduate and apprenticeship roles in far north

A quarter of a million pounds has been pledged to help create further jobs and training opportunities in the far north.

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Spending watchdog warns of Highland Council ‘challenges’ in delivering vision on roads, transport, buildings and digital

A public spending watchdog says Highland Council faces “challenges” in delivering ambitious infrastructure improvements in the next 20 years.

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Call for inheritance tax changes to be paused during farm profitability review

A farming union leader is urging the UK government to call a halt to changes to inheritance tax until a review into farm profitability is complete.