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Beltex lambs from Thurso steal the show at Dingwall
Prize lambs from Thurso were pick of the flock at Dingwall Mart’s Christmas show and sale held on Wednesday.
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Thurso Players set for icy panto with The Snow Queen – tickets on sale now
Thurso Players are gearing up to “sleigh” their audiences with this year’s seasonal offering The Snow Queen – A Pantomime by Tracy Rogers.
‘You have a hard job to do’ – Banniskirk Hub objector calls for rethink on energy and planning policies
A letter was sent by Caithness resident and objector Kathrin Haltiner following the council decision last week.
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International book award selects Caithness author among finalists
A Caithness author has been shortlisted in an international book competition for her anthology of gothic horror.
Caithness Christmas sale sees £5000 bullock sold to Wick hotel
The annual Christmas show and sale at the Caithness Livestock Centre at Quoybrae saw the champion bullock from Clyth Mains achieve the top price.
Land reform campaigner Lesley Riddoch’s ode to the far north ahead of A’Chraobh Gaelic spiral 25 year anniversary
The community celebration at Borgie Woods takes place this weekend.
Queen’s Nurse title for Caithness community nurse after nine-month training programme
A Caithness nurse is among a group of 18 community nurses who have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse.
Our new song is ‘seasonal story with a twist’, says retired chartered engineer from Caithness
A musician who was born and bred in Bower is one half of a duo hoping their newly released festive song will be a Christmas hit.
Christmas switch-on volunteers praised for creating ‘fantastic buzz’ in Wick
The volunteers who organise Wick’s Christmas lights switch-on have been praised for their efforts in creating a “fantastic buzz” in the town centre.
Wick plea for improvements to ‘perilous’ sections of A9
Community representatives from Wick are urging Transport Scotland to carry out improvements on “perilous” sections of the A9 in the far north.
Highland Council welcomes ‘tourist tax’ legislation changes pledged by Scottish Government
Highland Council is welcoming Scottish Government moves that would allow greater flexibility in introducing the controversial Visitor Levy Scheme.
Santa to arrive by lifeboat for Wick RNLI festive fundraiser
There will be a train ride for children to visit Santa in his grotto after Mr and Mrs Claus have made a suitably festive arrival by lifeboat.
Your chance to shape future of Thurso with £100m investment
People who live, work or study in Thurso are being asked to share their views and ideas on a planned £100m project that could transform the town.
ARIANE BURGESS: Putting Scotland’s Nature and Land Back in Our Hands
Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess MSP
RHODA GRANT: Caithness maternity services review u-turn took ‘relentless pressure’ from opposition
Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant MSP
‘Tough decisions’ warning as council faces £47m budget hole
A £47m hole in Highland Council’s finances has sparked calls for the public to help shape its next budget - amid warnings of “tough decisions” ahead.
Highland Council ‘continuing to work through procurement process’ over Wick flights
Highland Council says more information will be provided “once the regulatory procurement process is complete and the contract has been awarded”.
Wick road markings need to be reinstated ‘as a matter of urgency’
Long after resurfacing, some sections of road still haven’t had their markings repainted – causing concern to the community council chairman.
‘Nothing will be off the table’ in talks over community use of Carnegie library in Wick
Talks are due to take place next week to “explore all avenues” on the potential community use of Wick’s historic Carnegie library.
Contractors report ‘positive feedback’ from public over Wick town centre revamp
Contractors have reported “generally positive” feedback from the public after the first month of work on Wick’s £2.1 million street design project.