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Maree Todd MSP says average household better off by £400 due to SNP’s free prescriptions

SNP MSP Maree Todd highlights the positive aspects of free prescriptions 14 years after their introduction in Scotland.

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Thurso Leisure Centre staff set to walk three million steps to help struggling families

Staff at Thurso Leisure Centre are aiming to support families who may be struggling to feed their children during the holidays.

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Thurso community event sees seeds swapped along with tools and toys fixed

Thurso Community Development Trust kicked off 2025 with a hugely popular event that saw many flocking to its Tool Repair Café and Seed Swap.

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Covid-19 vaccine plea issued to Highland residents

Every Highland resident offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring is being urged to come forward, get jagged and stay protected.

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Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands and Islands will be discussed by key players in the region’s economy at a summit tomorrow (Friday).

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Scottish Water criticised over ‘slow removal of dangerous’ asbestos water pipes in Caithness and other rural areas

The problem of outdated and hazardous asbestos water pipes in rural areas like Caithness was highlighted by a local MSP this week.

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Traffic disruption warning after water main burst

Repairs are under way after a burst main caused a water outage in Halkirk.

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Award-winning Wickers World cafe for sale at offers over £510k as owners retire

The owners of a hugely popular cafe at Wick harbour have put their business on the market at offers over £510K after announcing their retirement.

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Eligible Caithness residents urged to take up COVID-19 vaccine this spring

Public Health Scotland encourages Caithness residents offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring to come forward, get vaccinated and stay protected.

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Brandon ‘really honoured’ after latest success in Hot Country TV Awards

Caithness music star Brandon McPhee said “it’s always nice to be recognised” after being presented with his latest award in Ireland.

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Caithness ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

'Extreme' and 'very high' wildfire warnings have been issued for the Highlands and Moray.

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Wick man ‘willing to comply’ with court order after resisting arrest

A Wick man who caused a disturbance at the local police station was ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid community work.

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Feedback wanted on experience of Wick John O’Groats and other Highland airports

Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd is looking for feedback from customers who use any of its 11 airports, including Wick John O’Groats.

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WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

A YouTuber caused uproar after holding up traffic on the A9 at Helmsdale while dressed as a lollipop man.

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Whole of Caithness will benefit from Thurso ‘POD’ investment

Raymond Bremner says the £100m investment aimed at creating a community facility based around a new Thurso High School will benefit the whole county.

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‘I was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 23 that took one of my vital organs’

Highland News & Media editor Megan Carr has shared how a sudden thyroid cancer diagnosis changed her life forever.

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MSP says ‘the impact remains’ after loss of Caithness active travel scheme

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has praised the impact made by a cycling scheme that has come to a halt after funding was not renewed.

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PICTURES: Pupils praised for ‘huge commitment’ after Noss express litter-pick

Pupils at Noss Primary School were praised for their willingness to “get stuck in” as they took part in their first express litter-pick this week.

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PICTURES: Reiss Gardening Club still growing strong – after 30 years

Reiss Gardening Club held a special celebration to mark 30 years since the group’s inception in 1995.

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Veteran Highland councillor in shock resignation

A veteran councillor has resigned with immediate effect citing “serious hate incidents” and social media trolling amongst her reasons.