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Wick community council chairman backs ‘stark reminder’ over vaping
NHS Highland’s smoking cessation nurse for Caithness has been thanked for giving “a stark reminder” about the risks associated with vaping.
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‘It is important that young people feel celebrated in their community’
Youth Highland and LGBT+ Youth Scotland will once again team up to provide a dedicated space for young people at Caithness Pride.
‘Grandad was very much an entrepreneur’: New booklet explores Dunbeath family history
Winifred Sutherland from Dunbeath has written a family history booklet about her enterprising and forward-looking grandfather, Robert Samuel Miller.
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Highland tourist tax unlikely to be introduced before 2028
Council targets fresh consultation on different levies – percentage, flat-rate or tiered flat-rate.
Occumster man who repeatedly harassed former neighbour admonished for good behaviour
A Caithness man who repeatedly harassed an Orkney woman over a summer has been admonished.
Highland Council’s 20mph speed limit programme picks up national award
A 20mph speed limit programme in the Highlands has been recognised nationally - and picked up an award.
Thurso restaurant could be adding alcohol to its menu
The alcohol license application is due to be discussed by the council next week.
‘They put such joy into it’: Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics in season-ending show
Members of Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics took to the stage in Thurso High School’s main hall for the closing night of their season.
New leader for High Life Highland charity board
A new chairman of High Life Highland’s charity board has been announced.
Back-to-back glory: Halkirk businesswoman clinches prestigious national event award for second consecutive year
Halkirk businesswoman Lorraine Christie has plenty to celebrate after her company secured a major national accolade for the second year running.
Miracle at Brough: Surprise birth shocks Caithness seal rescuers after dramatic beach saving mission
A rescue mission by an animal charity took a turn after an underweight seal, mistaken for a sick juvenile, gave birth to a surprise, premature pup.
Scottish Government set to expand £2 bus fare cap after north pilot
To support people with the cost of living, plans to expand a £2 bus fare cap across Scotland have been set out by the Scottish Government.
Golticlay tower sections arrive as last wind turbine blades are transported through Wick
Wick residents and road users have been thanked for their patience and understanding over the past two months of Golticlay turbine blade deliveries.
Wick lifeboat to receive four-figure sum after active travel challenge by Thrumster pupils
Thrumster schoolchildren will be presenting a cheque for a four-figure sum at Wick RNLI Harbour Day after their active travel fundraising efforts.
PICTURES: Over £20k raised – Thurso Co-op raffle pushes Caitlin Mackay treatment fund past major milestone
A massive community fundraising drive spearheaded by the Thurso Co-op has raised an incredible £4340 for local teenager Caitlin Mackay.
Thurso High School pupils secure grant for hospital charity
A team of Thurso pupils has won a £3000 award on behalf of The League of Friends charity group.
Final nail in the coffin: Rocket-tech capsule park grounded forever as Thurso riverside development suffers ultimate planning defeat
The battle over a proposed space-age holiday park in Thurso has concluded with a final planning refusal notice issued by the council.
‘It’s been inspiring’: Conor’s 1000K running challenge ends with Thurso parkrun sprint finish
The skirl of the pipes and a sustained round of applause greeted Conor MacGruer as he completed Thurso’s latest parkrun on Saturday morning.
Pudsey sailing to Scrabster and Wick on BBC Children in Need voyage
Pudsey Bear is setting sail for Caithness and Sutherland as part of a 2200-nautical-mile journey around the UK coastline this summer.
Oldest ever release marks 200th anniversary of Pulteney Distillery
The oldest ever release from Old Pulteney has been launched as part of the brand’s 200th anniversary celebrations.