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‘Vital to reduce death toll on rural roads’ – Caithness campaigner backs new countryside safety code

‘Vital to reduce death toll on rural roads’ – Caithness campaigner backs new countryside safety code

A Caithness campaigner has backed a new countryside road safety code after statistics revealed that rural road users remain at greater risk of death.


We need to start taking points from teams around us, says Wick striker Gordon MacNab

We need to start taking points from teams around us, says Wick striker Gordon MacNab

Gordon MacNab forced in a late goal against Huntly at Harmsworth Park but it wasn’t enough to prevent Wick suffering a seventh home defeat in a row.


Wick Academy in false position in Highland League, says Huntly manager

Wick Academy in false position in Highland League, says Huntly manager

Speaking after Huntly’s 2-1 win at Harmsworth Park, Colin Charlesworth said he believes Wick Academy are in a false position in the bottom four.


‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

Far north MSP Maree Todd acknowledged that rural communities are facing “critical challenges” after a report said basic rights were not being met.


Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

October saw four Highland suicides over just eight days — proving that Cromarty-based charity James Support Group is needed now more than ever.


Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Figures show 89 offences recorded in Highlands and Islands during last year's festive period


Caithness musical duo release new CD album from Canada

Caithness musical duo release new CD album from Canada

Two former Caithness musicians have released a new CD of Scottish country dance music from their base in Canada.


Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

Young Farmers from Halkirk cooked up a winning dish to impress the judges at a Ready Steady Cook-style contest in Tain at the weekend.


PICTURES: Festive fun day frolics as Wick’s Christmas lights are switched on

PICTURES: Festive fun day frolics as Wick’s Christmas lights are switched on

The Wick Fun Day event held in the town centre on Saturday showed that local people are filled with festive spirit leading up to Christmas 2024.


Personal bests and medals for Wick swimmers at autumn meet in Inverness

Personal bests and medals for Wick swimmers at autumn meet in Inverness

Eight members of Wick Amateur Swimming Club took part in the Highland Swim Team’s autumn meet at the Aquadome in Inverness.


Santa’s little helpers want to hear from Caithness folk in need of a little extra this Christmas

Santa’s little helpers want to hear from Caithness folk in need of a little extra this Christmas

People in Caithness needing a helping hand to give their children gifts this Christmas can now register with the Caithness FM Toy Appeal.


Glasgow pair deny chasing teenager with knife and crowbar in Thurso

Glasgow pair deny chasing teenager with knife and crowbar in Thurso

Two Glasgow men intend to fight allegations that they chased a teenager along Thurso Esplanade and beach while armed with a crowbar and a knife.


Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

Almost 300 fines have been issued to drivers in Inverness though totals for other areas including Dingwall, Nairn, Wick and Thurso are much lower.


‘We might not have liked the answers but they would have been answers’

‘We might not have liked the answers but they would have been answers’

A Thurso Highland councillor has spoken of his frustration at being repeatedly rebuffed in his bid to discover information about two care facilities.


Concerns over Women’s Aid changes raised at Thurso meeting

Concerns over Women’s Aid changes raised at Thurso meeting

Community representatives in Thurso are concerned about moves to rejig how Women’s Aid groups operate in the Highlands.


Thurso Salvation Army trio recognised for 160+ years’ combined service

Thurso Salvation Army trio recognised for 160+ years’ combined service

Three Salvation Army stalwarts from Thurso Corps have been recognised for their long service – including one with over 60 years’ service.


Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk


Thurso man breached bail ‘to hand himself in’

Thurso man breached bail ‘to hand himself in’

Hugh McPhee was “fed up” with a curfew condition and decided to breach it, Sheriff Neil Wilson was told at Wick.


Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.


‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

The charity says that demand has grown for their services, yet resources and funding has only gotten thinner each year.


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