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Community council changes don’t address conduct concerns, ‘Significant harm’ from energy developers and more…

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Bad drains at Lybster, Free fish scheme proposal and Euro aid bid for Thurso upgrade

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Trust in local media shows sharp rise among UK adults

More adults in the UK are putting their trust in local media, according to a new study.

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Castle of Mey given go-ahead for visitors’ maze and folly

Listed building consent has been granted for the building of a maze and folly in the grounds at Castle of Mey.

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Five generations brought together from across Caithness after baby Layla’s birth

A Watten woman shared a unique family snap that includes five generations of females from across Caithness after baby Layla Meikle was recently born.

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Crofters in far north warned of legal duty after failing to return documents

The Crofting Commission has started a campaign of enforcement this week after hundreds of crofters failed to return their annual notice.

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Getting back to nature with easy walk between ancient bridges

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson heads to Ross-shire for a family stroll with an excellent playpark at the halfway point

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North fishing communities could fight back over ‘stampede’ of offshore wind farms

A Highland MSP has raised concerns that an increase in offshore wind farms around the north coast could provoke a backlash from fishing communities.

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Highland Council supports Catch the Bus Month with £20 ticket offer

Highland Council is backing Catch the Bus Month, a UK-wide campaign by Bus Users UK to promote the environmental and social benefits of bus travel.

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45-year-old man charged with sex assault of Wick teen

A Wick man had been arrested and charged with the sexual assault of a teenage girl last year.

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Highland GP Andrew McFarlane arrested over online posts about his son’s rape victim Ellie Wilson

It is understood he has been released and is due to appear in court at a later date.

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Caithness anniversary sale sees strong entry of quality cattle

A strong entry has been put forward for next week’s Anniversary Show and Sale of Store Cattle on Monday at Caithness Livestock Centre.

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Caithness events win share of £75k funding from Highland Council

A trio of major Caithness events are among 13 from across the Highlands to be successful in their bid for funding from the council.

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PICTURE SPECIAL: 1200-year-old bead from Swartigill dig thought to be Polo mint at first

An exciting find of a Viking-era bead from the Swartigill archaeological dig near Thrumster was initially thought to have been a discarded Polo mint.

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WATCH: Thurso beach access campaigners complete 8-mile trek to Dunnet – with added challenge

Campaigners pushing for better access to beaches at Thurso and Dunnet have walked the walk as well as talking the talk.

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Rumster cabin will provide welcome shelter for forest users

A new building to replace to a fire-ravaged outdoor centre at Rumster Forest has been officially unveiled by Lord Thurso.

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Teen struck off social care worker register over indecent child images

A teen sentenced over possession of a cache of indecent pictures and videos of children has been struck off the social care worker register.

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NHS Highland patient’s seven and half year wait to start mental health treatment

The north health board returns some of the worst numbers in Scotland.

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Special needs charity named partner for 2025 Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards

The Special Needs Action Project (SNAP) supports young people with additional support needs - and their families - across the region.

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Health advice for Caithness fishermen at SeaFit event in Wick next month

The local Fishermen’s Mission officer highlights a special event being held at Wick harbour in September to help improve the health of fishermen.