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The black and white sheep of the family

11 May 2021
The black and white sheep of the family

The black and white sheep of the family

11 May 2021

An unusually coloured lamb born at a Melvich farm last week has been described by his owner as like a sheep in cow's clothing.


Police and ambulance aid injured Wick man

11 May 2021
Police and ambulance aid injured Wick man

Police and ambulance aid injured Wick man

11 May 2021

Police and ambulance services attended to an injured man in Wick on Friday evening.


Celebrations for Girlguiding county merger

11 May 2021
Celebrations for Girlguiding county merger

Celebrations for Girlguiding county merger

11 May 2021

Girlguiding Highlands and Islands will celebrate the formation of their new county merger by hosting a virtual festival in June.


Deadline looms for Highland Regeneration Fund applications

11 May 2021
Deadline looms for Highland Regeneration Fund applications

Deadline looms for Highland Regeneration Fund applications

11 May 2021

The Highland Council is now accepting expressions of interest for the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) for 2022-2023 with a May 24 deadline.


Highland Council welcomes staycation boom in the region

10 May 2021
Highland Council welcomes staycation boom in the region

Highland Council welcomes staycation boom in the region

10 May 2021

Highland Council welcomes an anticipated staycation boom in the region but says 'investment in resources and businesses' is essential.


More 20mph speed limits in Caithness

10 May 2021
More 20mph speed limits in Caithness

More 20mph speed limits in Caithness

10 May 2021

Highland Council is allocating up to £200k of its Cycling, Walking and Safer Routes 2021/22 grant award to the delivery of a new 20mph programme.


Balmore animal rescue centre opens by 'appointment only'

10 May 2021
Balmore animal rescue centre opens by 'appointment only'

Balmore animal rescue centre opens by 'appointment only'

10 May 2021

The Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre will reopen to the public after closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic.


Confusion reigns: 20's Plenty or 30's Plenty on Thurso streets?

29 April 2021
Confusion reigns: 20's Plenty or 30's Plenty on Thurso streets?

Confusion reigns: 20's Plenty or 30's Plenty on Thurso streets?

29 April 2021

A Thurso resident pointed out an apparent anomaly in the stated speed limits around the town.


Local businesses must beware of Covid-19 air purifier device scam

28 April 2021
Local businesses must beware of Covid-19 air purifier device scam

Local businesses must beware of Covid-19 air purifier device scam

28 April 2021

Scam letters are doing the rounds compelling businesses to purchase Covid safe air purifying devices or risk facing a £5000 fine.


New start for town centres as lockdown eases

28 April 2021
New start for town centres as lockdown eases

New start for town centres as lockdown eases

28 April 2021

Torrential downpours may have affected those venturing out this week but there has certainly been a buzz about the town centres of Wick and Thurso.


Thurso dancers on the move again

27 April 2021
Thurso dancers on the move again

Thurso dancers on the move again

27 April 2021

A Thurso-based dancing group says it looks forward to having people join its Zoom classes to tighten up their lockdown muscles.


Flower power activist appeals for funds to make Thurso 'pulsate with colour'

27 April 2021
Flower power activist appeals for funds to make Thurso 'pulsate with colour'

Flower power activist appeals for funds to make Thurso 'pulsate with colour'

27 April 2021

Community activist Alexander Glasgow has launched a fundraiser appeal to bring 'compassion and colour' to Thurso through the power of planted flowers.


WATCH: Barley bales and dung heaps make Thurso a better place

26 April 2021
WATCH: Barley bales and dung heaps make Thurso a better place

WATCH: Barley bales and dung heaps make Thurso a better place

26 April 2021

A community activist has been helping improve the look of Thurso with a little help from a local farm.


'There are roads we cannot afford to fix,' says Caithness Committee chair

26 April 2021
'There are roads we cannot afford to fix,' says Caithness Committee chair

'There are roads we cannot afford to fix,' says Caithness Committee chair

26 April 2021

The Caithness Committee chair admitted only one-third of the roads earmarked for the council's structural maintenance programme can be fixed.


Key advice for Caithness residents as restrictions ease

26 April 2021
Key advice for Caithness residents as restrictions ease

Key advice for Caithness residents as restrictions ease

26 April 2021

Scotland’s national advice service has offered consumer tips to Scots as Covid restrictions ease today.


Greens pledge a third off rail fares for all residents

26 April 2021
Greens pledge a third off rail fares for all residents

Greens pledge a third off rail fares for all residents

26 April 2021

The Scottish Greens will introduce a new railcard to immediately bring down the cost of rail fares for all Scottish residents.


Raising awareness through Sheep Worrying Fortnight

25 April 2021
Raising awareness through Sheep Worrying Fortnight

Raising awareness through Sheep Worrying Fortnight

25 April 2021

The UK the National Sheep Association is preparing to launch its latest campaign based around the problem of sheep worrying by dogs.


WATCH: Sun shines on Castletown as Piano James resumes his 1400-mile trek

24 April 2021
WATCH: Sun shines on Castletown as Piano James resumes his 1400-mile trek

WATCH: Sun shines on Castletown as Piano James resumes his 1400-mile trek

24 April 2021

It was all smiles at a children's playpark in Castletown this week as a music loving fundraiser pulled into town after a month's delay.


Lybster glass studio supports women with a 'pink hand grenade'

23 April 2021
Lybster glass studio supports women with a 'pink hand grenade'

Lybster glass studio supports women with a 'pink hand grenade'

23 April 2021

A Lybster based art studio is 'delighted' to be involved in a joint project raising awareness of violence against women.


We’ll deliver full fibre broadband to Highlands by 2027, says Edward Mountain

23 April 2021
We’ll deliver full fibre broadband to Highlands by 2027, says Edward Mountain

We’ll deliver full fibre broadband to Highlands by 2027, says Edward Mountain

23 April 2021

A top election pledge of the Scottish Conservatives is to connect every home and business to full fibre broadband by the end of 2027.


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