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Council's projected £100M shortfall could see reduced services, job losses and will be disastrous for the local economy

27 October 2023
Council's projected £100M shortfall could see reduced services, job losses and will be disastrous for the local economy

Council's projected £100M shortfall could see reduced services, job losses and will be disastrous for the local economy

27 October 2023

The leader of Highland Council warned that a budget shortfall of around £100M over the next three years will be 'disastrous'.


Thurso care home 'ecstatic' as business partner is shortlisted for award

27 October 2023
Thurso care home 'ecstatic' as business partner is shortlisted for award

Thurso care home 'ecstatic' as business partner is shortlisted for award

27 October 2023

Staff and residents at Thurso's Pentland View Care Home are over the moon that a HR business partner has reached the final of a social care award.


Shebster man blasts council for flooding issue after Storm Babet

27 October 2023
Shebster man blasts council for flooding issue after Storm Babet

Shebster man blasts council for flooding issue after Storm Babet

27 October 2023

A couple in Shebster had their home flooded during Storm Babet on Saturday but lay the blame on Highland Council for its failure to clear drains.


Appeal following serious crash on the A9

26 October 2023
Appeal following serious crash on the A9

Appeal following serious crash on the A9

26 October 2023

Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following a serious crash on the A9 involving a van and cyclist.


Lyth Arts hosts film premiere of ‘Words on the Wind’ by local poet and playwright George Gunn

25 October 2023
Lyth Arts hosts film premiere of ‘Words on the Wind’ by local poet and playwright George Gunn

Lyth Arts hosts film premiere of ‘Words on the Wind’ by local poet and playwright George Gunn

25 October 2023

Caithness arts organisation Lyth Arts Centre has announced a screening of a new film by local poet George Gunn called Words on the Wind.


Thurso artist's delight over Highland Art Prize accolade – 'I honestly can't believe it'

25 October 2023
Thurso artist's delight over Highland Art Prize accolade – 'I honestly can't believe it'

Thurso artist's delight over Highland Art Prize accolade – 'I honestly can't believe it'

25 October 2023

A young Thurso artist said she could not believe that her painting was "highly commended" as a runner up in the 2023 Highland Art Prize.


PICTURES: Paths group makes a clean sweep of Wick's Academy Braes

25 October 2023
PICTURES: Paths group makes a clean sweep of Wick's Academy Braes

PICTURES: Paths group makes a clean sweep of Wick's Academy Braes

25 October 2023

A community initiative in Wick was busy making a difference to one of Wick's most historical highlights – the Academy Braes.


PICTURES AND VIDEO: Caithness counts the cost of Storm Babet – Trinkie pool ruined and boat sunk at Keiss

24 October 2023
PICTURES AND VIDEO: Caithness counts the cost of Storm Babet – Trinkie pool ruined and boat sunk at Keiss

PICTURES AND VIDEO: Caithness counts the cost of Storm Babet – Trinkie pool ruined and boat sunk at Keiss

24 October 2023

Caithness may have come off lightly compared to other areas of the Highlands but some significant damage was caused by Storm Babet.


Mey tractor driver jubilant after Latvian plough championships

23 October 2023
Mey tractor driver jubilant after Latvian plough championships

Mey tractor driver jubilant after Latvian plough championships

23 October 2023

A champion tractor driver from Mey talked of his pride in representing Scotland at a major world ploughing competition in Latvia.


Caithness Family History Society will help you find out about your ancestors

23 October 2023
Caithness Family History Society will help you find out about your ancestors

Caithness Family History Society will help you find out about your ancestors

23 October 2023

If you have a question about finding your ancestors, or have reached a brick wall in your research, Caithness Family History Society can help.


All ages welcome at Thurso/Halkirk sewing classes

23 October 2023
All ages welcome at Thurso/Halkirk sewing classes

All ages welcome at Thurso/Halkirk sewing classes

23 October 2023

Craft from the Croft Caithness has successfully attracted funding to run trial workshops in Thurso and Halkirk to teach people sewing skills.


County lines operation by Police Scotland targets cuckooing by drug dealers

20 October 2023
County lines operation by Police Scotland targets cuckooing by drug dealers

County lines operation by Police Scotland targets cuckooing by drug dealers

20 October 2023

Police Scotland reported on the success of a recent UK-wide initiative to target drug dealers who exploit vulnerable young people by cuckooing


Caithness braces itself as Storm Babet strikes

19 October 2023
Caithness braces itself as Storm Babet strikes

Caithness braces itself as Storm Babet strikes

19 October 2023

Some damage was caused to building in Caithness on Thursday due to gusty winds but the fear is that "worse is to come" on Friday and Saturday.


Fundraising bandmates to play in Tongue and Wick as part of LeJog 2 LeGig challenge

19 October 2023
Fundraising bandmates to play in Tongue and Wick as part of LeJog 2 LeGig challenge

Fundraising bandmates to play in Tongue and Wick as part of LeJog 2 LeGig challenge

19 October 2023

Two musicians will be performing in Sutherland and Caithness as they approach the end of a fundraising bike ride from Land's End to John O’Groats.


Met Office updates warnings over Storm Babet

19 October 2023
Met Office updates warnings over Storm Babet

Met Office updates warnings over Storm Babet

19 October 2023

The Met Office updated its forecast on Storm Babet and extended warnings until the end of Saturday to cater for ongoing rain across eastern Scotland.


'Flying fish' kick up a right stink in Wick

19 October 2023
'Flying fish' kick up a right stink in Wick

'Flying fish' kick up a right stink in Wick

19 October 2023

Pedestrians were forced to make diversions around rotting fish and splattered innards on Wick Bridge yesterday.


PICTURES: Young Dunbeath brothers raise over £70 for Caithness Foodbank with their homemade lemonade

18 October 2023
PICTURES: Young Dunbeath brothers raise over £70 for Caithness Foodbank with their homemade lemonade

PICTURES: Young Dunbeath brothers raise over £70 for Caithness Foodbank with their homemade lemonade

18 October 2023

Ollie and Sammie Hall have raised money for the needy for the third consecutive year thanks to their unique lemonade recipe.


PICTURE SPECIAL: High winds and biting hail make for a chilly plough match at West Greenland

18 October 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: High winds and biting hail make for a chilly plough match at West Greenland

PICTURE SPECIAL: High winds and biting hail make for a chilly plough match at West Greenland

18 October 2023

Despite weather conditions being tough the ground was in good shape for the vintage tractor ploughing match at West Greenland farm on Saturday.


SSPCA responds to Thurso provost's criticism over 'cack-handed' animal centre closure

17 October 2023
SSPCA responds to Thurso provost's criticism over 'cack-handed' animal centre closure

SSPCA responds to Thurso provost's criticism over 'cack-handed' animal centre closure

17 October 2023

Thurso's provost Struan Mackie talked about the "cack-handed planning and communication" from the SSPCA over the closure of its Balmore animal centre.


Lorry and car involved in A9 crash at Causewaymire

16 October 2023
Lorry and car involved in A9 crash at Causewaymire

Lorry and car involved in A9 crash at Causewaymire

16 October 2023

A section of the A9 next to the Causewaymire Wind Farm was closed off into the early hours of Tuesday after a serious accident on Monday afternoon.


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