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80 homes between Wick and Thurso without power as gales strike overnight
A power cut has hit 80 homes between Wick and Thurso.
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Thurso’s new £100m school won’t become ‘free-for-all’ for public services
A Highland Council official has pledged that the £100m redevelopment of Thurso High School will not turn into a hotchpotch of public bodies relocating
Sutherland Women’s Aid group warns Highland Council funding cuts could have ‘devastating impact’ on women experiencing high-risk abuse
CASWA has warned that cuts amounting to around £55,000 could be ‘devastating’ for women in the far north.
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‘Heartbreaking and horrendous’: Community ‘ripped apart’ over Banniskirk Hub
Huge energy infrastructure projects in the Halkirk and Spittal area are having a “heartbreaking” impact on the community, councillors have been told.
Caithness family history talk on Brora’s £5m Old Clyne School development
The £5 million redevelopment of Old Clyne School in Brora will be the focus of Caithness Family History Society’s December meeting.
North of Scotland hit hard by UK budget that hammers whisky, social care, hospitality, jobs and travel
That is according to the emerging cross-party consensus over the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.
Contempt expert outlines ‘unique scenario’ as Altnabreac pair appear at Inverness court after arrest
A Caithness couple who are accused of making a video recording of civil proceedings they were involved in have appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court.
Tide Lines to be headline act at Tunes By the Dunes 2026 with tickets on sale next week
Tide Lines will be the headline act at Tunes By the Dunes 2026, with the organisers of the Dunnet festival promising “a really strong line-up”.
Wind and rain to spark rail and ferry misery
Blanket speed restrictions will be introduced on Highland rail lines later today due rough weather, and ferries face disruption too.
Thurso lights group ‘overwhelmed’ by support after criticism from ‘armchair warriors’
The volunteers in charge of Thurso’s Christmas lights display are intent on calling it a day after being worn down by snide sniping from the sidelines
Altnabreac couple to appear in court on contempt charges
An Altnabreac couple who had a warrant out for their arrest after failing to show up for a civil court case at Wick have been arrested by police.
Caithness man faces eight counts of rape among string of sex and other charges
A far north racing tipster appeared in private at Wick Sheriff Court on Wednesday to face eight counts of rape.
‘Landmark’ Highland agreement ‘key to unlocking vast eco investment’
Leading social enterprise Highland CIC believes a new agreement with Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet could be transformative for the region.
‘They will not listen’: Caithness farmer tells of dismay over inheritance tax
A Caithness farmer has expressed his dismay over Labour’s inheritance tax changes, saying: “They have paid absolutely no attention to us.”
Warrant issued for arrest of Thurso man after no-show at Wick court
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Thurso man who is facing two charges involving disorder.
Simpsons pulling out all the stops to make your Christmas a magical one
Christmas is fast approaching & the teams at the region's premier garden centre group are pulling out all the stops to make it the most magical ever.
‘You could be eligible’: Caithness CAB to host Pension Credit clinic
An open-door clinic is being held in Thurso next month to help ensure people of pension age are not missing out on an important benefit.
Worries over Thurso workers’ site aired as community councillor backs plans
Further concern has been voiced about the impact on Thurso of the prospective influx of up to 500 power line workers next year.
Driver three times limit when he hit car outside Wick shop
An early evening shopping trip led to a Wick motorist being nabbed for drink-driving.
UK Budget to sap millions from Highland private and public sectors through National Insurance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves also promises £820 million more for Scotland.