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Highland Council hopes to have Wick toilets open again by first week of June
Wick’s Whitechapel Road public toilets are on course to be opened up again at the start of next month following the latest outbreak of vandalism.
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Second home owners blast ‘disgusting’ treatment by council
Second home owners are doubling down on their attempts to see a pause on the imposition of a 300 per cent rise to council tax.
Freemasons’ Travelling Trowel brings £400 boost to Home-Start Caithness
Freemasons in the county have again demonstrated their support for community groups by donating £400 to Home-Start Caithness.
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‘We cannot allow the rug to be pulled out from under vulnerable people and businesses’ – MPs call for urgent action on reinstating banking services
Highland MPs have urged the UK government to change the rules relating to basic banking service provision.
Survey launched to gauge community support for Wick river lighting
Wick Development Trust is asking for feedback on a proposal to improve lighting along the town’s riverside.
Historic north Highland pub reopens with aim to become ‘social hub’ for the community
A historic pub on the north coast has officially reopened in Tongue, as part of ongoing efforts to support year-round tourism and community life.
Thurso set for crowds as cruise ship expected to boost community events
Thurso will be abuzz with activity on Saturday May 30, with several events planned for the town centre.
Renewables compensation plan for impacted communities is not enough, MPs warn
Greater compensation must be paid to communities near renewable power sites than is being proposed by the UK government, a new report has argued.
Reay Golf Club’s new £241,000 facility ‘underlines commitment to excellence’
The newly opened training and greenkeeping facility at Reay Golf Club is something “to be proud of” for everyone involved in making it happen.
RBS signals commitment to Thurso with major branch facelift plans
The Royal Bank of Scotland has signalled a commitment to its Thurso town-centre presence by lodging plans for a major building upgrade.
Phantom gets going in the nick of time to prevent a double for Argo
Wick Model Yacht Club’s race day 16 was another day for the big yachts at Sarclet Loch. Eight yachts entered, with three of them 5ft class.
Organisers of Caithness ASN parent support group to mark first year with event in Wick
A support group for families of autistic and neurodivergent people in Caithness is preparing to celebrate its first anniversary.
Short breaks and respite facility in Thurso hailed as ‘warm’ and ‘welcoming’ space
The facility, which provides respite for families with neurodivergent children reopened on May 12 after nearly five years of closure.
Pentland Canoe Club joins coastal clean-up effort
Working in partnership with Caithness Beach Cleans, members of Pentland Canoe Club took part in this year’s Big Paddle Cleanup.
Dreaming of a self-build? Take inspiration from these Highland homes
SPONSORED CONTENT: Across the Highlands, more people are choosing to build homes that suit how they want to live.
Highland Council defends ‘worst in Scotland’ compensation bill as pothole purgatory blows a £580k hole in the roads budget
Highland Council insists it is “investing significantly” in tackling potholes despite facing the highest compensation bills of any Scottish council.
Reiss beach road ‘a disgrace’ as Highland Council raises priority level
Highland Council has raised the priority level of the Reiss beach road, with Caithness Roads Recovery condemning the potholes there as “a disgrace”.
Community councillors ‘increasingly concerned’ over state of Reiss beach road
Community councillors in the Sinclair’s Bay area have called on Highland Council to prioritise the badly potholed single-track road to Reiss beach.
Highland lifeline charity for survivors of sexual violence scoop prestigious award
A lifeline charity for survivors of sexual violence has scooped a prestigious national award in recognition of their specialist support.
NHS Highland director of public health calls for urgent action in landmark early years report
NHS Highland’s director of public health is calling for bold collective action to give more children a better start in life.