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Court hears of gun threat to couple in Caithness street
A healthcare support worker told a court on Tuesday of the shocking moment when a man pointed a gun at him and his partner in a Caithness street.
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PICTURES: Hope for the future after ‘joyful and positive’ local Mod
Around 50 separate competitions were held at Farr High School last Saturday as part of the Caithness and Sutherland Provincial Mod.
Adjudicator says children learn ‘so many life skills’ at Caithness Music Festival
Speech and drama adjudicator Judey Struth praised the “really high” standard and “fantastic entertainment” on show at the Caithness Music Festival.
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PICTURES: Record crowds at John O’Groats vintage and classic vehicle rally
Organisers reckon the turnout at the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club event was at least 2500 and possibly closer to 3000.
‘Academically excellent’ Thurso PhD student recognised for contributions to research in UHI North, West and Hebrides awards
Robert McHenry has been recognised as the institution’s Higher Education Student of the Year.
Police investigating vandalism in housing estate
Vandals are being hunted by police after a door window was smashed in Thurso.
Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks
The initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.
‘Magical’ mural at Thurso primary to promote expression, mindfulness and teamwork
The mural is the result of months of hard work by the school’s Art and Wellbeing Nurture Group.
Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness
The annual Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) conference will take place at Inverness Leisure Centre on Friday, June 13.
How an angry cat reached beyond the grave to raise money for a Thurso charity shop
The incredible story of how a memorial stone for a long-dead cat became an internet sensation and raised funds for a Thurso charity shop.
Wick man jailed after failing to complete work order
A Wick man who failed to heed a sheriff’s prison warning about his lack of commitment to his unpaid work was jailed for five months on Monday.
MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects
He applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’ amid her call to ‘unite’ ahead of Beauly convention.
Gaelic schools plan highlighted during Inverness visit
Parents across Scotland will be able to ask for a Gaelic school to be established in their area as part of legislation plans highlighted in Inverness.
PICTURES: ‘A special place’ – £1m gardens at Loch Ness-side castle complete after 7 years
Seven years and more than £1 million in the making, Scotland’s richest man is celebrating the completion of his showpiece and most exclusive garden.
UPDATE: Woman in hospital following A9 crash
A woman has been taken to hospital following a two-car crash on the A9 in Sutherland.
Two-car crash closes A9 both ways
Emergency crews are in attendance after a two-car crash closed the A9 both ways at Skelbo, near Dornoch.
Rare bird recorded singing at Strathy Point in Sutherland
The white-throated sparrow normally lives in parts of North America and Canada.
Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Far north attractions are once-in-a-lifetime experience for visitors, so let’s open our arms to them
Organisers delighted with turnout at Berriedale fun run and walk
Berriedale’s fun run and walk event was well supported, with runners and walkers from Sutherland and Inverness as well as from Caithness.
REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year
Find out if your councillor makes the top 10 most expensive or least expensive.