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Met Office warns of more rain and thunderstorms for far north

09 September 2021
Met Office warns of more rain and thunderstorms for far north

Met Office warns of more rain and thunderstorms for far north

09 September 2021

After reports of thunderstorms around the Wick area last night the Met Office has issued another Yellow Warning for Caithness and Sutherland.


Highland Council highlights World Suicide Prevention Day

08 September 2021
Highland Council highlights World Suicide Prevention Day

Highland Council highlights World Suicide Prevention Day

08 September 2021

World Suicide Prevention Day will be marked on Friday (Sept 10) with this year's theme being ‘Creating Hope Through Action’.


Warm weather warning for Sutherland dogs left in cars

07 September 2021
Warm weather warning for Sutherland dogs left in cars

Warm weather warning for Sutherland dogs left in cars

07 September 2021

Warm weather is returning to Sutherland with a 'mini heatwave' predicted for today and tomorrow but this can spell danger for dogs left in hot cars.


PICTURES: Unique Iron Age structure is further uncovered in far north

06 September 2021
PICTURES: Unique Iron Age structure is further uncovered in far north

PICTURES: Unique Iron Age structure is further uncovered in far north

06 September 2021

The community dig at Swartigill on the Thrumster Estate is under way again and Sutherland volunteers can help uncover this unique Iron Age structure.


Fees set for the licensing of activities involving animals

03 September 2021
Fees set for the licensing of activities involving animals

Fees set for the licensing of activities involving animals

03 September 2021

New legislation came into force from September 1 which will affect people who run certain activities in Sutherland concerned with animals.


PICTURES and VIDEO: Far north art studio marks 25-year anniversary

02 September 2021
PICTURES and VIDEO: Far north art studio marks 25-year anniversary

PICTURES and VIDEO: Far north art studio marks 25-year anniversary

02 September 2021

A Lybster-based art studio has been devising 'a host of imaginative ways' to help to improve the mental health and wellbeing of Caithness residents.


Legendary north fishing skipper given fitting send off with flare shooting into sky

01 September 2021
Legendary north fishing skipper given fitting send off with flare shooting into sky

Legendary north fishing skipper given fitting send off with flare shooting into sky

01 September 2021

Saturday morning's funeral of a legendary Lybster fishing skipper who recently passed away was both touching and a very fitting tribute to his life.


MP Jamie Stone applauds Citizens Advice 'lifeline' support during pandemic

01 September 2021
MP Jamie Stone applauds Citizens Advice 'lifeline' support during pandemic

MP Jamie Stone applauds Citizens Advice 'lifeline' support during pandemic

01 September 2021

Far North MP Jamie Stone has praised local Citizens Advice advisors for providing essential support to people across the Highlands during the pandemic


Far north police reflect on use of life-saving drug on International Overdose Awareness Day

31 August 2021
Far north police reflect on use of life-saving drug on International Overdose Awareness Day

Far north police reflect on use of life-saving drug on International Overdose Awareness Day

31 August 2021

Caithness police officers have used a Naloxone nasal spray to help save a life after receiving training back in June, it has been revealed.


Sutherland musicians wanted for largest orchestra Highlands has ever seen

30 August 2021
Sutherland musicians wanted for largest orchestra Highlands has ever seen

Sutherland musicians wanted for largest orchestra Highlands has ever seen

30 August 2021

High Life Highland and Highland Young Musicians are looking for your help in bringing together the largest orchestra the Highlands has ever seen.


Local authority response to Covid-19 outbreaks in Highland schools

26 August 2021
Local authority response to Covid-19 outbreaks in Highland schools

Local authority response to Covid-19 outbreaks in Highland schools

26 August 2021

Highland Council has issued a statement through its chief officer after a third of schools across Highland have been affected by positive Covid-19.


Parking 'nightmare' for residents living next to NC500 tourist hotspot

26 August 2021
Parking 'nightmare' for residents living next to NC500 tourist hotspot

Parking 'nightmare' for residents living next to NC500 tourist hotspot

26 August 2021

'Nightmare parking' at a North Coast 500 tourist hotspot in Caithness is causing problems for residents and visitors to the area.


North Highland filmmaker seeks residency to inspire environmental feature film

24 August 2021
North Highland filmmaker seeks residency to inspire environmental feature film

North Highland filmmaker seeks residency to inspire environmental feature film

24 August 2021

A Brora filmmaker seeks help for the development on an environmental focused feature-length film script.


Appeal for witnesses following serious road crash on A99 at Occumster

23 August 2021
Appeal for witnesses following serious road crash on A99 at Occumster

Appeal for witnesses following serious road crash on A99 at Occumster

23 August 2021

Road policing officers in the Highlands are appealing for information following a serious road crash at Occumster near Lybster yesterday afternoon.


Party at community centre marks Dunbeath WWII veteran's 100th birthday

20 August 2021
Party at community centre marks Dunbeath WWII veteran's 100th birthday

Party at community centre marks Dunbeath WWII veteran's 100th birthday

20 August 2021

A Polish veteran of World War Two celebrated the centenary of his birth with a gathering of friends and family at Dunbeath on Saturday.


Police crack down on NC500 drivers

19 August 2021
Police crack down on NC500 drivers

Police crack down on NC500 drivers

19 August 2021

Highland and Islands road policing officers have been on the north coast in Caithness and Sutherland carrying out patrols as part of Operation Cedar.


New advice site to help Sutherland residents affected by loan sharks

16 August 2021
New advice site to help Sutherland residents affected by loan sharks

New advice site to help Sutherland residents affected by loan sharks

16 August 2021

The Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit has launched a new dedicated advice site to support Caithness residents struggling to deal with loan sharks.


Gull brings lull in court proceedings at Wick

13 August 2021
Gull brings lull in court proceedings at Wick

Gull brings lull in court proceedings at Wick

13 August 2021

A hapless herring gull brought Wick Sheriff Court to a standstill on Monday after being trapped on the roof of the building.


Plans for a new café/takeaway premises in Lybster

13 August 2021
Plans for a new café/takeaway premises in Lybster

Plans for a new café/takeaway premises in Lybster

13 August 2021

A planning application has been lodged with Highland Council for creating a new food outlet in Lybster.


Prince Charles pays visit to TV vet practice in far north

03 August 2021
Prince Charles pays visit to TV vet practice in far north

Prince Charles pays visit to TV vet practice in far north

03 August 2021

Exclusive pictures have been shared with the paper showing HRH Prince Charles' visit to a celebrity vet's practice and an iconic Caithness landmark.


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