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Sutherland residents warned that energy bills will stay high – 'seek support' say pundits!

02 July 2023
Sutherland residents warned that energy bills will stay high – 'seek support' say pundits!

Sutherland residents warned that energy bills will stay high – 'seek support' say pundits!

02 July 2023

Sutherland households urged to seek support after warning of high energy bills.


Local events update from Species on the Edge environmental group

01 July 2023
Local events update from Species on the Edge environmental group

Local events update from Species on the Edge environmental group

01 July 2023

A new, multi-species conservation programme has various events coming up in Caithness and Sutherland that volunteers can attend.


Lejogle cyclist makes it in 10.68 days for double end-to-end challenge

29 June 2023
Lejogle cyclist makes it in 10.68 days for double end-to-end challenge

Lejogle cyclist makes it in 10.68 days for double end-to-end challenge

29 June 2023

A charity cyclist helped highlight homelessness by completing a mammoth Land's End to John O'Groats and return trip journey in just 10.68 days.


Strange coincidence after 25-year-old message in a bottle mystery solved

29 June 2023
Strange coincidence after 25-year-old message in a bottle mystery solved

Strange coincidence after 25-year-old message in a bottle mystery solved

29 June 2023

A 25-year-old message in a bottle found on far north coast could help teach a new generation of children about the dangers of plastic pollution.


Emergency services stood down as ditched aircraft turned out to be 'yacht sailing past'

29 June 2023
Emergency services stood down as ditched aircraft turned out to be 'yacht sailing past'

Emergency services stood down as ditched aircraft turned out to be 'yacht sailing past'

29 June 2023

Today's sighting of a ditched aircraft in the sea off the Caithness/Sutherland coast turned out to be a false alarm.


Nicola Sinclair gains senior appointment with Focus North

28 June 2023
Nicola Sinclair gains senior appointment with Focus North

Nicola Sinclair gains senior appointment with Focus North

28 June 2023

Focus North has expanded its management team with the appointment of Nicola Sinclair from Wick, who has joined as business development manager.


Details emerge over death of Dunbeath Castle owner 'Tertius' Murray Threipland

23 June 2023
Details emerge over death of Dunbeath Castle owner 'Tertius' Murray Threipland

Details emerge over death of Dunbeath Castle owner 'Tertius' Murray Threipland

23 June 2023

More information has emerged about the sudden death of Dunbeath Castle and estate owner Stuart Wyndham Murray Threipland last week.


Stone leads debate on sustainability of heritage sites including Castle of Mey

23 June 2023
Stone leads debate on sustainability of heritage sites including Castle of Mey

Stone leads debate on sustainability of heritage sites including Castle of Mey

23 June 2023

Jamie Stone urged Government ministers to support historic estates, such as the Castle of Mey, in the face of the global climate emergency.


Shocking discovery of decomposing whale at Berriedale – another possible victim of fishing gear

21 June 2023
Shocking discovery of decomposing whale at Berriedale – another possible victim of fishing gear

Shocking discovery of decomposing whale at Berriedale – another possible victim of fishing gear

21 June 2023

A dead whale that was found by a group of sea kayakers last week appears to have been another victim of fishing gear that it became entangled in.


Heavy thunderstorms may affect parts of Sutherland today

20 June 2023
Heavy thunderstorms may affect parts of Sutherland today

Heavy thunderstorms may affect parts of Sutherland today

20 June 2023

The Met Office issued a bulletin this morning warning that thunderstorms may affect north and north-west Sutherland.


Call to ban vaping behind the wheel – drowsiness, dizziness and vape mist cited as issues

17 June 2023
Call to ban vaping behind the wheel – drowsiness, dizziness and vape mist cited as issues

Call to ban vaping behind the wheel – drowsiness, dizziness and vape mist cited as issues

17 June 2023

Vaping while driving could be banned following calls from motoring groups amid concerns that they impair vision and cause dizziness.


60-year-old cyclist who smoked 60-a-day up for LEJOGLE challenge of 1900 miles

14 June 2023
60-year-old cyclist who smoked 60-a-day up for LEJOGLE challenge of 1900 miles

60-year-old cyclist who smoked 60-a-day up for LEJOGLE challenge of 1900 miles

14 June 2023

A cyclist is hoping to achieve a Land's End to John O'Groats with return leg known as a Lejogle.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage delights at John O'Groats for classic rally

13 June 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage delights at John O'Groats for classic rally

PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage delights at John O'Groats for classic rally

13 June 2023

The public turned out in sizeable numbers for the annual Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club rally at John O'Groats on Sunday.


New theatre show honouring the Big Yin heads to Lyth Arts Centre

03 June 2023
New theatre show honouring the Big Yin heads to Lyth Arts Centre

New theatre show honouring the Big Yin heads to Lyth Arts Centre

03 June 2023

A new production honouring one of Scotland's most beloved national treasures, Billy Connolly, is heading to Lyth Arts Centre next week.


Sixth film crew to use Dunnet Head Lighthouse and surrounding area in the last couple of years

03 June 2023
Sixth film crew to use Dunnet Head Lighthouse and surrounding area in the last couple of years

Sixth film crew to use Dunnet Head Lighthouse and surrounding area in the last couple of years

03 June 2023

The owner of the lighthouse keeper's cottages at Dunnet Head said she was delighted to host another television production crew last week.


Roll-out of new process in Sutherland to help trace missing children

30 May 2023
Roll-out of new process in Sutherland to help trace missing children

Roll-out of new process in Sutherland to help trace missing children

30 May 2023

Police Scotland is rolling out a scheme aimed at ensuring officers are better equipped to find missing children and young people earlier.


FOI reveals every speed camera in UK including most northerly mobile unit near Thurso

27 May 2023
FOI reveals every speed camera in UK including most northerly mobile unit near Thurso

FOI reveals every speed camera in UK including most northerly mobile unit near Thurso

27 May 2023

Britain's most northern speed camera, a mobile unit near Thurso, has been revealed along with 500 others operating in Scotland.


Community minded sisters seek £3000 funding for Reay youth project

25 May 2023
Community minded sisters seek £3000 funding for Reay youth project

Community minded sisters seek £3000 funding for Reay youth project

25 May 2023

Two Reay sisters involved in various community projects in their area are seeking funding to create a special garden for local children.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Rare butterfly makes timely appearance at Species on the Edge north coast launch

23 May 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Rare butterfly makes timely appearance at Species on the Edge north coast launch

PICTURE SPECIAL: Rare butterfly makes timely appearance at Species on the Edge north coast launch

23 May 2023

Sunny Sunday afternoon provided perfect conditions for the north coast launch of a conservation programme at Dunnet Community Forest.


3500km Knights of the Island rally hits John O'Groats but none of the team had heard of it before

23 May 2023
3500km Knights of the Island rally hits John O'Groats but none of the team had heard of it before

3500km Knights of the Island rally hits John O'Groats but none of the team had heard of it before

23 May 2023

A German vehicle rally arrived at John O'Groats but none of the drivers had heard of the iconic British location before.


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