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Maree Todd MSP says average household better off by £400 due to SNP’s free prescriptions
SNP MSP Maree Todd highlights the positive aspects of free prescriptions 14 years after their introduction in Scotland.
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Thurso Leisure Centre staff set to walk 3 million steps to help struggling families
Staff at Thurso Leisure Centre are aiming to support families who may be struggling to fed their children during the holidays.
Thurso community event sees seeds swapped along with tools and toys fixed
Thurso Community Development Trust kicked off 2025 with a hugely popular event that saw many flocking to its Tool Repair Café and Seed Swap.
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WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep
A YouTuber caused uproar after holding up traffic on the A9 at Helmsdale while dressed as a lollipop man.
Eligible Caithness residents urged to take up COVID-19 vaccine this spring
Public Health Scotland encourages Caithness residents offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring to come forward, get vaccinated and stay protected.
Caithness ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell
'Extreme' and 'very high' wildfire warnings have been issued for the Highlands and Moray.
MSP says ‘the impact remains’ after loss of Caithness active travel scheme
Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has praised the impact made by a cycling scheme that has come to a halt after funding was not renewed.
PICTURES: Pupils praised for ‘huge commitment’ after Noss express litter-pick
Pupils at Noss Primary School were praised for their willingness to “get stuck in” as they took part in their first express litter-pick this week.
PICTURES: Reiss Gardening Club still growing strong – after 30 years
Reiss Gardening Club held a special celebration to mark 30 years since the group’s inception in 1995.
Veteran Highland councillor in shock resignation
A veteran councillor has resigned with immediate effect citing “serious hate incidents” and social media trolling amongst her reasons.
Altnabreac couple to stand trial at Wick – pair deny going on the rails as trains were approaching
A couple living beside a remote railway station in Caithness are alleged to have repeatedly stood on the rail track in the path of oncoming trains.
Charity appeals for Caithness volunteers to support people affected by crime
Scotland’s national charity supporting people affected by crime is searching for Caithness volunteers to help victims and witnesses.
Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale
The annual Young Farmers overwintering competition at Caithness Livestock Centre, Quoybrae will be followed by the show and sale of 1200 store cattle.
‘Transformative’ flights for Caithness must be secured
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Highland land use conference hears of biodiversity crisis challenge
Effective management of land to protect biodiversity is “arguably one of the most important challenges we face”, conference delegates have been told.
Nominations now open for firms who make a ‘positive difference’ in the Highlands and Islands
Nominations are now open ahead of the Prosper’s annual Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards, set to take place this September.
Banniskirk Hub plans have been developed ‘as sensitively as possible’
SSEN Transmission says it has consulted extensively and is committed to “minimising and mitigating impacts” of the Banniskirk Hub substation scheme.
‘Not a balanced or sustainable solution’: Call for Banniskirk Hub to be scaled down and relocated
Jillian Bundy from Caithness West Community Council says Banniskirk Hub represents “an unprecedented level of industrialisation in a rural setting”.
Substation scheme will be ‘monstrous scar on Caithness landscape’
The Banniskirk Hub substation scheme has attracted 249 objections, with opponents saying it will create an “industrial wasteland” alongside the A9.
Wick provost praises volunteers for tidying the town and condemns unsightly shop fronts
Wick Paths Group (WPG) put out a “last minute” plea for volunteers to help clear up areas of the town on Saturday morning.