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Thurso church is venue for pre-election hustings for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross seat at Holyrood
People in Caithness are being urged to courteously challenge those standing for election to Holyrood at an event in Thurso next week.
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Greens share plans to tackle housing emergency in the Highlands
The Scottish Greens have pledged to build thousands of new social homes and tackle long-term empty properties.
‘It’s a lawless wilderness’ - Brother of Lord Thurso hits out at ‘broken’ police response after Lodge break–ins
Patrick Sinclair, brother of Lord Thurso, slams ‘broken’ police response after a break–in at Strathmore Lodge, warning the north is a ‘soft target’.
Orca Watch organisers join forces with marine clothing firm to support 2026 event
Supporters of the annual Orca Watch are being urged to support a fundraising drive from the marine environmental charity behind the event.
UK and Scottish government energy policies branded ‘completely illogical, irrational and extraordinarily dangerous’
Candidates from across the Highlands were jeered and applauded at heated Dingwall renewables hustings.
‘We’re just ordinary people’ second homeowners slam 300% tax bill
The group have warned of the impact on the local economy.
Highland Council signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ukrainian region
The Highland Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State (Military) Administration in Ukraine.
12th renewable development deferred for bombarded villages
The planning committee voted to defer the decision to allow a site visit to take place.
Simpson family catamaran ready to take passengers over to Stroma from May Day
The new Stroma Voyager vessel has been moved to John O’Groats this week in preparation for wildlife cruises starting next week.
Pentland paddlers gather for a weekend of watersports learning
Nineteen members of Pentland Canoe Club recently travelled to Aviemore to take part in Paddle Scotland’s annual two-day club volunteer event.
Noss teacher raises £5k for life saving charities after husband’s brush with sepsis
A Noss primary school teacher has raised over £5000 for two health charities after her husband’s three-month ‘life or death’ ordeal.
‘We need to protect our mums and their babies’ — Cole-Hamilton in vow to back far north
Consultant-led midwifery and the delivery of the A9 would be the “price for Lib Dems’ votes” in future budgets, the party leader has said.
Storm brewing with immersive storytelling and music performance planned for Wick
Rooted in local heritage, Storm is inspired by Wick’s former ship-to-shore radio station and its role as a lifeline between sea and land.
PICTURES: South African burns survivor visits Castletown to collect ‘boots for the brave’
Burns survivor Nelson Tshabalala, who recently visited Castletown, is a young man who knows that scars are not stop signs.
Public’s priorities for £100m Thurso campus outlined in new report
High-quality sports facilities, support for pupils with additional needs and community spaces are among the priorities for a new £100m Thurso campus.
Hyperborea highlights – Engaging talk brings the late 50s and 60s back to life for Thurso audience
Author John Little brings 1960s Thurso to life with a nostalgic talk on his book ‘Hyperborea’ for a packed Thurso Heritage Society meeting.
Thurso Beavers come together to celebrate 40 years of Scouting
Beaver Scouts in Thurso are celebrating four decades of being part of the worldwide Scouting movement.
Camster II wind farm completed as RWE promises Caithness benefits package
The 10-turbine Camster II wind farm is fully operation and providing electricity to the grid, RWE has announced.