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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.
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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.
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.
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MSP ‘astonished’ Highlands set to lose clinical pain intervention from September
The move means patients will be forced to travel outside the region for treatment as another NHS service departs the north.
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.
‘A cornerstone for over two decades’ – Army Cadets’ tribute after passing of Major Neil McLean
Army cadets in Caithness are feeling the loss of one of their former volunteers following the passing of Major Neil McLean.
How did your MSP vote on the Assisted Dying Bill?
Last night, the region’s MSPs played their part in the Scottish Parliament’s decision to reject a bid to introduce assisted dying in Scotland.
Far north in ‘stronger position’ despite challenges
Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd
Pioneering skills showcase brings pupils and business leaders together
Youngsters from Wick High School were among 93 pupils from across the region to take part in the event, which boosts skills and teamwork.
‘It’s a disgrace’: Georgemas roadside litter ‘needs to be nipped in the bud now’
Roadside litter close to a workers’ compound in rural Caithness is a “disgrace” and “needs to be nipped in the bud”, a local resident has said.
‘Ending life is not treatment’: MSPs vote ‘No’ to assisted dying bill
Highland MSP Edward Mountain argues that money should be invested in palliative care as MSPs opt not to back Orkney MSP Liam McArthur’s bill.
Joanna takes best exhibit award and most points at Murkle bulb show
Joanna Mackay was the overall winner of the spring bulb show held by Murkle SWI, followed closely by Janet Corbett, with Carol Grant as judge.
‘A really desperate situation’: Caithness concern over soaring cost of heating oil
The soaring cost of heating oil has been described as “another blow to already stretched finances” by the chief officer Caithness CAB.
Couch to 50K: Lorna aims to kick-start RunAcrossUK with run from John O’Groats to Helmsdale
A Thurso runner is aiming to go from “couch to 50K” in her mission to help raise awareness and funds for Down’s syndrome.
Landslides at Scrabster braes are a recurring and long-running feature of an unstable landform
Thurso’s Heritage by A Thirsa Loon
Wick woman finally home from hospital after 450 days – but only thanks to private care
A woman who was kept in hospital for well over a year due to a lack of social care support available in Caithness has finally made it home.
Council to decide on AI ‘digital sidekick’ rules
A new draft policy has been written up in a bid to ensure proper use of AI tools for council staff and councillors.
Maree Todd backs Scottish Government support on heating oil after ‘shameful’ UK aid package
A UK government support package for householders hit by a steep rise in the cost of heating oil has been condemned as “pathetic” by Maree Todd.
‘A Boy Stands On A Headland’: Caithness literary giant George Gunn celebrates 70th year with new memoir
One of the far north’s most formidable and "fierce" voices is set to mark a major personal milestone this April with the launch of a new book.
Popular Sutherland microbakery that trades in Caithness wins regional EDGE Award
Sutherland microbakery LOAF, which trades in Thurso, has been named a regional winner at the Highland and Islands EDGE Regional Final.