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Lochend residents ‘pleasantly surprised’ by much-needed road repairs

Residents at Lochend Holdings have welcomed much-needed resurfacing work on their road, saying: “What a difference it has made.”

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The Caithness Broch Project needs your help this Sunday

The Caithness Broch Project has issued a call for volunteers to assist with a community tidy-up of the Nybster Broch site this Sunday, June 28.

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PICTURES: Wick swimmers celebrate another summer solstice at the Trinkie outdoor pool

The KW1 Swimmers - Kool Water Sw1mmers group celebrated the summer solstice last Sunday in what has become an annual tradition.

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Burger restaurant to start serving alcohol

The decision to grant the application was made by Highland Council on Tuesday.

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Evening talks throughout the summer at St John’s Church in Wick to help fund roof repairs

This summer, St John’s Church on Moray Street in Wick will host three evening talks to help raise funds for roof repairs.

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City of Culture bid announces Julie Fowlis and Katie Gregson-MacLeod as first ambassadors

The pair are the first two ambassadors to be announced as the Inverness-Highland UK City of Culture bid seeks to boost support.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash on A9 road

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital following a crash on the A9 road north of Dunbeath.

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Thurso High School praised by inspectors after ‘good’ ratings and safeguarding action

Inspectors have praised Thurso High School’s “capacity to continue to improve” after rating the school good in two key areas.

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Wick band named ‘worthy winners’ as they secure Belladrum main stage slot

Caithness indie band Socialites will kick off Belladrum's main stage line-up after winning this year's BBC ALBA talent search.

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Highland Council warns domestic and international risks to £100m Thurso PoD mean changes

Officials will strive to keep £2.1 billion Highland Investment Plan in schools and facilities on track.

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New honour for women leaders across the Highlands and Islands

A major new award has been created to highlight the growing importance of women to the Highlands and Islands economy.

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Trial hears Altnabreac couple refused to get off train tracks because it was ‘their land’

The trial of a couple accused of risking lives on the rail line finally got under way on Tuesday despite a further attempt to delay proceedings.

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Watchdog found that health board “failed to provide adequate care” to child after mental health crisis

NHS Highland was asked to apologise to a child and their parent after failing “to provide them with reasonable care and treatment” after a crisis.

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Air ambulances dispatched after crash closes A9 near Dunbeath

The A9 is closed at Dunbeath in both directions following a crash involving a motorbike and a van.

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Caithness LibDems still demand SNP honours vote for an independent far north maternity review

They want Highland Council to push for one that is ‘outwith’ NHS Highland and free of ‘Scottish Government oversight’.

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Going for gold: Newton Park Primary celebrates achieving Top UN Rights status

The pupils and staff at Newton Park Primary in Wick are proud to display the UN’s Gold Rights Respecting School Banner.

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Saharan plume could bring sweltering 28C heat to Caithness, warns local weather expert

Caithness faces a humid Saharan plume as a local weather expert warns of an ‘Omega block’ bringing sweltering temperatures up to 28C today.

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‘One of our rockets is missing’ – Record-breaking rocket may wash up on far north coast: reward offered if found

Have you spotted a missing rocket? A student team is offering a reward after their record altitude attempt ended in a north coast disappearance.

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‘Thanks for listening to our concerns’: Highland Council praised for Reiss road repairs

Highland Council has been thanked for making a “fantastic” job of repairing the Reiss beach road after concerns over its badly potholed condition.

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Fresh look for Wick harbour’s Seven Gates, 20 years after being installed

Wick’s Seven Gates have been given a makeover – 20 years after they were installed at the old vaulted salt cellars across from the harbour.