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Could you be the next owner of this NC500 beauty spot? "Labour of love" goes on the market after a decade

Borgie Lodge Hotel, near Tongue in north Sutherland, has been lovingly restored and developed over the past decade by Andi and Nigel Carter.

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‘Caithness communities have a proud tradition of looking out for one another’... Charity high school mentorship programme is coming to Thurso

The award-winning MCR Pathways charity programme is looking for volunteers to help support students based at Thurso High School.

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Caithness man remanded over assault and sexual offence charges

A 64-year-old Caithness man has been remanded in custody on a string of assault and sexual offence charges.

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Six men to face trial after £7m Wick High School cannabis farm raid

Six Vietnamese men have had a trial set after a large cannabis factory was discovered in the old Wick High School.

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WATCH: Dunbeath dad's fear of being marooned in a sea of jellyfish

Dunbeath fisherman tells of engine failure fears after a mile-wide jellyfish bloom surrounds his creel boat.

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101st Latheron Show hailed as ‘terrific’ and ‘a total success’ despite muddy ground

Raymond Gunn, president of Latheron Agricultural Society, reckoned the crowd at Saturday’s show at West Clyth Farm exceeded 4000.

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£128,000 spent on ‘listening sessions’: More questions over Caithness demonstrator project

More than £128,000 was spent in one year on “listening sessions and related activities” as part of the Caithness Place-based Demonstrator project.

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Excitement building for ‘a wonderful two days’ at Caithness Show

This year’s County Show in Thurso has attracted a superb entry of more than 1000, reflecting the continued strength of agriculture and rural life.

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Royal encounter for Caithness community stalwart at Edinburgh garden party

Caithness community stalwart Jan Farrington shook hands with Queen Camilla during the annual garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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Caithness dog charity to be aided by heroic Sutherland brothers on a mission across Europe

Two brothers from Sutherland are gearing up for a massive trans-European driving challenge to raise money for the far north dog charity KWK9.

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Exhibition by two Caithness artists set to open at John O’Groats Mill

Paintings and ceramics by Caithness artists Don Clarke and Su Edwards will be shown at the mill’s Kiln Gallery from July 17 until August 15.

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MSP calls for ‘urgent answers’ over £1.4m spent on salaries and expenses

The newly elected regional MSP has spoken out following our investigation.

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Weekend nightmare for trapped seagull on Wick Sheriff Court – fire services come to the rescue and coax it out with crisps

Concerned animal lovers highlighted the plight of a trapped herring gull on the roof of Wick Sheriff Court over the weekend

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Rapist taxi driver to appeal against conviction and sentence

Rapist taxi driver David Brown has lodged an appeal against his conviction and sentence, it has been confirmed.

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Man (64) arrested and charged in connection with sexual offences near Thurso harbour

The Caithness Courier received information from the public along with images showing a man being arrested in Thurso on Saturday evening (July 11).

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Caithness coach guides inspirational MS athlete to smash Three Peaks Challenge

Caithness coach Sophie Dunnett has guided an inspirational runner with MS through the Three Peaks Challenge in under 20 hours, raising over £12,000.

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‘So far, everybody has been really happy’: Stroma tours get positive feedback

The operators of boat trips to Stroma have been receiving “positive feedback from everybody” since launching the family venture this year.

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Support for young people starting work across the Highlands

Young people starting a new job this summer are being encouraged to check whether they could get help with the costs of getting into work.

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Into the depths of mysterious Caithness caves

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: The alluring sea caves of the Caithness coast are a wonderful if daunting place to explore by sea kayak

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Deadly wildfire in Spain came within 4km of expat family from Caithness

The deadly wildfire in south-eastern Spain came within four kilometres of the home of an expat family from Caithness who moved there in 2022.