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Death knell for Thurso Community Council after mass resignations – statement references ‘bombastic bully’ as issue

Thurso Community Council is in ‘abeyance’ after a mass resignation of its members with one individual highlighted as the source of discord.

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Highland hotel group passionate about ensuring year-long employment and investing in community

Since its inception in 2021, Highland Coast Hotels has prioritised creating year-round employment for residents in the Highlands.

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Thurso hostel and beauty salon planned for former medical centre

A former health centre in Thurso could be transformed into a hostel if plans before Highland Council are approved.

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Backlash over Altnabreac wind farm plan and speaking up for local libraries

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the topics of the week

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Highland health is not a level playing field

When we look at illness across the population, we find that there are patterns where some people tend to have poorer health than others.

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Bid to cut Highland Council rent hike by 2% fails despite fears it will cause ‘hardship’ for tenants

The administration argues the rise is needed to fund maintenance, repairs, and debt.

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Highlands Council says region is too big and too remote to cut speed limit for cars but backs raising it for HGVs

In its formal response councillors backed the view of officials the road network in the north is too big.

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Wick schoolmates in chance meeting in America, Telford house demolished and bus boycott for Vulcan staff

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Thurso Rotary Club hosts storm delayed get-together for Burns celebration

Thurso Rotary Club finally held their annual Burn’s Supper after having to postpone their more timely event because of the threat of storm Eowyn.

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‘Our ability to make a change by simply being ourselves is amazing to me’

A panel addressed the attendees to close out LGBT+ Youth Scotland’s event at Eden Court last weekend.

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Highland voluntary groups could shine at Scottish Charity Awards

Voluntary groups of all sizes could be crowned the charity of the year at a national awards event taking place later this year.

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Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices – last chance to apply

Apprenticeship opportunities at Dounreay are being highlighted with a total of 23 new roles being recruited for at the former nuclear power test site.

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Blood donations ‘crucial to the work of the NHS’ as campaign tops 2200 mark

Our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to boost blood donations across the north has now passed the 2000 mark.

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‘We’re living with the noise of it, we’re living with the lights’: Achalone residents feel impact of Spittal substation

Achalone residents say they have already experienced the noise disturbance and visual impact of a substation construction project.

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Highland councillor says scaled-down Banniskirk scheme could be way forward

A Highland councillor has advised those opposing the Banniskirk Hub scheme that a scaled-down development may be the best they can hope for.

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Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity

The tourism industry in the Highlands and Islands has come together to raise thousands of pounds to help bereaved families during the last year.

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Wick toilet vandals caught on CCTV - ‘Nothing’s being done about those kids and it’s got to be stopped’

Faces of the perpetrators who vandalised the public toilets at Whitechapel Road in Wick have been recorded thanks to CCTV cameras.

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Can past love be kick-started after years on the road?

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For the love of teacakes! Couples help boost blood donations drive

Donors shared the love for each other and those in need of help this Valentine’s week by rolling up their sleeves to give blood together.

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Banniskirk Hub offers ‘best balance from environmental and technical perspective’

SSEN Transmission says it has sought to achieve “the best balance from an environmental and technical perspective” in its Banniskirk Hub plans.