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‘We need to see action’: Plea for change to Dounreay junction ‘before someone is killed’
Highland Council is being accused of dragging its feet over a call to improve safety at a road troublespot in the west of Caithness.
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‘We’re looking forward to it’: Family ‘quietly confident’ over prospects for Stroma boat venture
Preparations for daily boat trips from John O’Groats to Stroma from this summer are well in hand, with the vessel currently moored in Wick harbour.
£2 bus fare pilot set to roll out and make a ‘noticeable difference’ to communities
A scheme capping bus fares to just £2 is set to roll out on Monday.
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Isla McCay says she wants to ‘stop the constant centralising tendencies of recent years’
Labour’s Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch candidate addresses the issues raised in our Readers’ Manifesto.
Clubs join forces again for vintage and classic rally at John O’Groats
Two community groups are again teaming up to host the county’s annual showpiece event for vintage and classic vehicles at John O’Groats in June.
‘We were only trying to lighten the mood’: Highland Council outfits removed from Wick charity shop
A Highland Council employee failed to see the funny side of a charity shop display in Wick town centre prompted by the ongoing street design work.
70 workers at Dounreay to leave in early exit scheme
Seventy NRS Dounreay workers have accepted early leaving terms at the site.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party announces constituency candidates for the Highlands and Moray
Steve Welsh is taking on Caithness, Sutherland and Ross and list candidates to be confirmed soon.
Russian ‘spy ships’ off Caithness coast – Jamie Stone demands urgent action to protect North Sea assets
Far north MP Jamie Stone is pushing for a ministerial meeting to discuss the UK Government’s plans to defend the North Sea from Russian interference.
From factory chains to freedom – Diabetic veteran to launch 57-city European odyssey from John O’ Groats
On his 55th birthday, a Croatian factory veteran and media professional will set off from John O’Groats for the ‘project of a lifetime’.
Moment of ‘joy’ as North Coast Visitor Centre in Thurso set to re-open
A new exhibition of works by Caithness artists will be on display to mark the season opening of the North Coast Visitor Centre.
‘Irresponsible’ World Cup bank holiday REJECTED
The decision was unanimous among Highland councillors.
Stone hails value of forestry sector to UK economy and environment
This week, far north MP Jamie Stone stressed the importance of forestry to the country’s economy and the environment.
MSP ‘astonished’ Highlands set to lose clinical pain intervention from September
The move could mean patients travelling outside the region for treatment but NHS Highland says ‘no final decision’ has been taken.
Highland mental health charity praised by industry watchdog for housing support service
Care inspectors have praised a mental health charity’s housing support service operating in the Highlands.
Spectacular display of spring flowers at West Caithness SWI show
Joanna Mackay won the trophies for best exhibit and member with most points, and Murkle received the cup for the institute with most points overall.
‘Red flags missed’ by doctors in fatal cancer patient, ombudsman rules
A Highland medical practice missed “red flag” symptoms in a patient who later died from cancer, a report has ruled.
Full inspection carried out after bird strike on flight from Wick
A flight from Wick was forced to turn back after a bird strike, leading to a full engineering inspection before it was able to take off again.
End of an era: Thurso’s Original Factory Shop confirms final Saturday closing
The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) will finally pull down the shutters at its shop on Thurso’s High Street this weekend.
Qualifications ‘a fantastic achievement’ for new Caithness Rhythmic coaches
New coaches at Caithness Rhythmic, a section of Caithness Gymnastics Club, have been working their way towards qualifications over the past year.