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Polish government honours Dunbeath resident for his wartime service

07 June 2021
Polish government honours Dunbeath resident for his wartime service

Polish government honours Dunbeath resident for his wartime service

07 June 2021

At an event held in gastro pub The Bay at Dunbeath a local man was honoured by staff from the Polish Embassy for his service during World War Two.


EU Settlement Scheme deadline reminder

27 May 2021
EU Settlement Scheme deadline reminder

EU Settlement Scheme deadline reminder

27 May 2021

The council encourages EU/EEA/Swiss citizens in Caithness who has not yet applied to the EU Settlement Scheme to do so before the June 30 deadline.


'We're better off using two tin cans and a piece of string' - Stone criticises connectivity failures

26 May 2021
'We're better off using two tin cans and a piece of string' - Stone criticises connectivity failures

'We're better off using two tin cans and a piece of string' - Stone criticises connectivity failures

26 May 2021

North MP Jamie Stone reiterated his plea for better broadband to put the far north on an 'equal plane' with the rest of the UK.


WATCH: Far north guitarist's 'top class' tune is All in the Line of Duty

26 May 2021
WATCH: Far north guitarist's 'top class' tune is All in the Line of Duty

WATCH: Far north guitarist's 'top class' tune is All in the Line of Duty

26 May 2021

Thurso-born musician Luke Gunn is delighted that his latest YouTube video has captured the attention of top actors in a popular BBC cop drama.


Vehicle crashes into van and flips over in centre of far north community

24 May 2021
Vehicle crashes into van and flips over in centre of far north community

Vehicle crashes into van and flips over in centre of far north community

24 May 2021

A Seat car travelling at speed down Lybster's Main Street flipped over after crashing into a parked van and two casualties were taken to hospital.


Highlanders explore link between nature and mental wellbeing during Think Health Think Nature project

24 May 2021
Highlanders explore link between nature and mental wellbeing during Think Health Think Nature project

Highlanders explore link between nature and mental wellbeing during Think Health Think Nature project

24 May 2021

A creative project encourages Highlanders to explore links between nature and mental wellbeing


Brave women went to the rescue of a lamb stuck on island cliff

22 May 2021
Brave women went to the rescue of a lamb stuck on island cliff

Brave women went to the rescue of a lamb stuck on island cliff

22 May 2021

A day outing to Stroma last weekend saw two far north women go on a rescue mission to save a lamb trapped on a cliff ledge.


PICTURES: Highland mum's shock at finding 'gravestone' and bones in her garden

21 May 2021
PICTURES: Highland mum's shock at finding 'gravestone' and bones in her garden

PICTURES: Highland mum's shock at finding 'gravestone' and bones in her garden

21 May 2021

A Caithness mum and her kids talked of their fears on discovering what appeared to be a gravestone along with bones in their back garden.


Highland Council's new Seasonal Access Ranger Team now at work

19 May 2021
Highland Council's new Seasonal Access Ranger Team now at work

Highland Council's new Seasonal Access Ranger Team now at work

19 May 2021

A Seasonal Access Ranger Team is now patrolling the region tackling issues such as dirty camping which blighted parts of Caithness last year.


Nappies for dogs – is this a possible answer to Sutherland's dog poo problem?

19 May 2021
Nappies for dogs – is this a possible answer to Sutherland's dog poo problem?

Nappies for dogs – is this a possible answer to Sutherland's dog poo problem?

19 May 2021

The blight of dog poo in popular walking area has featured on the agenda of both Dornoch and Golspie community councils recently.


Special event for EU nationals who want to continue living in the UK

17 May 2021
Special event for EU nationals who want to continue living in the UK

Special event for EU nationals who want to continue living in the UK

17 May 2021

A special event will take place at Inverness this Sunday (May 23) to help European nationals continue living in the UK after June 30.


Message of support from MP Jamie Stone on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia

17 May 2021
Message of support from MP Jamie Stone on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia

Message of support from MP Jamie Stone on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia

17 May 2021

North MP Jamie Stone has sent out a message of support for today's International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.


Cyclist collides with vehicle in far north road accident

17 May 2021
Cyclist collides with vehicle in far north road accident

Cyclist collides with vehicle in far north road accident

17 May 2021

An incident on the A99 about one mile south of Wick led to one man sustaining minor injuries after his bicycle collided with a vehicle yesterday.


Amended rules for Sutherland burial grounds

17 May 2021
Amended rules for Sutherland burial grounds

Amended rules for Sutherland burial grounds

17 May 2021

Highland Council has announced that revised burial grounds and crematorium management rules are to come into place from June 1 for the next 10 years.


Far north based PETA activist overjoyed over Animal Welfare Bill

15 May 2021
Far north based PETA activist overjoyed over Animal Welfare Bill

Far north based PETA activist overjoyed over Animal Welfare Bill

15 May 2021

Highland Peta representative Natalie Oag talked about her joy after learning about yesterday's Animal Welfare Bill.


Brora distillery strides ahead with new visitor experience

14 May 2021
Brora distillery strides ahead with new visitor experience

Brora distillery strides ahead with new visitor experience

14 May 2021

The all-new visitor experience at Clynelish Distillery is part of a whisky tourism initiative to create its special 'Highland Home' at Brora


Mobile cinema shows to resume in Sutherland

13 May 2021
Mobile cinema shows to resume in Sutherland

Mobile cinema shows to resume in Sutherland

13 May 2021

The Screen Machine will be back on Sutherland roads again after a government announcement allowing cinemas to reopen from May 17.


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.


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.


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