Vandals strike again at one of the far north’s oldest buildings
Vandals have struck again at the graveyard adjoining the medieval Old Peter’s Church in Thurso.
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Thurso vandalism sparks police hunt
The “mindless” vandalism of a north Highland children’s play park is being investigated by police.
High hopes that previously unknown prehistoric settlement found near Thurso
A community archaeology team hopes that it has uncovered a previously unknown prehistoric settlement near Thurso.
Motorcyclist has died following a collision on Highland road
A motorcyclist has died following a one-vehicle collision on the A836 outside Caithness.
Report reveals 6p rise at Highland pumps in May
The price of petrol rose by 6p per litre in May – the biggest monthly increase in the past 18 years.
Highland parksruns taking place to celebrate NHS’ 70th birthday
A series of ‘parkruns’ across the north will host a special NHS birthday celebration next weekend.
Thurso ready for most northerly Premier Inn
Thurso will become the site of the most northerly Premier Inn in the UK if plans newly lodged with Highland Council get the go ahead.
Volunteers start preservation works on old church building
A voluntary group is stepping up its efforts to safeguard the future of one the far north’s oldest buildings by lodging a bid to take it over.
Thurso pensioner in battle to retrieve thousands owed from energy company
The family of a frail 82-year-old have told of their year-long fight to get thousands of pounds of her money back from an energy company.
Smaller tenders proposed for fire service will give extra flexibility to Highland fire fighters
New, smaller tenders proposed for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) will give extra flexibility to Highland fire fighters, councillors heard yesterday.
Thurso mum in 660 mile tour of country to give birth
When Cassandra Mcphee went into premature labour at 30 weeks in her Caithness home, she knew she faced a long journey for the care she needed.
Concerns raised as church announces closure of Caithness care home
Concerns were raised yesterday by health campaigners in Caithness after the the Church of Scotland revealed it will be closing a local care home.
Additional paramedics in the north
The Scottish Ambulance Service has announced the employment of nine new paramedics in the north as part of a £500,000 investment with NHS Highland.
Family speak out following Caithness crash
The family of a Caithness man who died in a crash on the A9 while travelling home for Easter has spoken of their “overwhelming feeling of heartache.”
Police are appealing for information following separate break-ins at properties in Thurso
Police in Caithness are appealing for information following separate break-ins at properties in Thurso.
Dunnet Estate goes under the hammer for nearly £1m
A vast Caithness estate where the Queen Mother sought solace after the death of King George VI – and which offers massive potential for tourist development in the north - is up for auction for almost £1million.
Police Scotland called to deal with ‘monumental pest’ 28 times in recent weeks
A sheriff has warned “a monumental pest” in the community she faces a prison term if she does not complete an unpaid community work order.
North councillors defy planners by approving plans to convert vacant office to church
Councillors defied their planning officials yesterday by unanimously approving proposals to convert a vacant office building into a church in a Caithness town.
Family speak of their “overwhelming” loss as investigation continues into fatal Royal Deeside crash
The family of a man killed in a car crash at the weekend have spoken of their “overwhelming” loss as police investigations into the accident continues.
Police recover £24,000 worth of drugs in Thurso
A 37-year-old man has been charged after police recovered drugs worth approximately £24,000 in Thurso.
Caithness granny forced to travel 100 miles for a 15-minute appointment
A far north pensioner has told how she is forced to make a 200-mile round trip every month for a 15-minute hospital appointment.
VIDEO: Caithness pensioner makes a heartfelt appeal to Nicola Sturgeon and Shona Robison over her health struggles
A Caithness pensioner who has been travelling to Inverness for her hospital appointments has delivered a heartfelt message to first minister Nicola Sturgeon and health secretary Shona Robison.
Police investigating after fisherman confirmed dead in incident at sea
A Thurso fisherman died at sea just north of Cape Wrath.
Police in Caithness appealing for information house theft in Thurso
Police in Caithness are appealing for information after a theft from a house in the Angus Court area of Thurso.
North minor injuries unit closes for the second time in a month
A minor injuries unit in the north is temporarily suspending overnight services once again due to staff shortages.
Boom time for most northerly distillery – after just five years
Mainland Britain’s most northerly whisky maker is exporting to 27 countries just two years after it started selling its products, the firm has said.
Scottish Charity aims to build historic Broch in the north
A Scottish charity is aiming to put Caithness on the tourist map by re-creating a historic Broch in the north.
As one hospital opens another closes for NHS services
MacKinnon Memorial Hospital in Broadford on the Isle of Skye reopened to new admissions yesterday after it closed on Monday due to a rise in patients suffering with flu.
Witness appeal after woman assaulted in Thurso
Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted by another driver during an incident in Thurso.
The mystery of Caithness teen who vanished on 18th birthday
He should have been celebrating a milestone in life in his home town of Thurso.
Thurso’s minor injury unit to close overnight until the new year
Thurso's Minor Injury Unit and Urgent Care Centre is the latest to announce temporary closures during the festive season.
Alcohol stolen from Highland Co-op
Police in Caithness are appealing for information after alcohol was stolen from a shop in the Thurso area.