Teen falls and ends up trapped in rocks at Thurso beach
A teenager was rescued from Thurso Beach last night after falling and becoming trapped in rocks.
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Tourism drive to improve Thurso’s appeal to holiday makers
The drive to improve Thurso’s appeal as a holiday hub continues next week with the launch of an initiative to create a cadre of tourism ambassadors.
Remembering the crew lost in the maelstrom: The Longhope lifeboat disaster 50 years on
An eerie silence fell over Hoy in Orkney yesterday and flags at lifeboat stations around the country were lowered to half-mast as eight crew members of the tragic Longhope Lifeboat disaster were commemorated after half a century.
Samaritans cyclist pays a visit to Thurso branch
A long-distance charity cyclist is to visit the Samaritans branch in Thurso as part of his 1,600-mile journey to Shetland.
Caithness hits the big screens after feature film produced about living in Highland castle
Two brothers have put Caithness on the movie map and produced, written and directed a feature set in the castle they grew up in.
Surfs up in Thurso as National Championships come to Highland seafront
Northern surfers are riding high on a crest of a wave after securing funding towards a national competition in the Highlands - fuelling hopes of nurturing some Olympians in the wake.
North of Scotland man organises grand cycling challenge for Doddie Weir
A north of Scotland rugby stalwart has organised a major cycling challenge to raise money for Doddie Weir's foundation.
Investigation launched after man dies in Highland flat fire
A man has died in Thurso after a fire took hold in his upstairs flat in the town centre yesterday.
Man dies in Highland flat fire
A man has died following a fire at a flat in Thurso.
Man dies in flat fire in Caithness
A man has died following a fire at a home in Caithness.
NHS Highland board approves recommendations for next steps of Caithness health care redesign
Members of the NHS Highland board have endorsed recommendations to press forward with the preferred next steps on the proposed major redesign of health and social care services across Caithness.
Driver peering through a tiny clear square on the windscreen of their snow-covered car stopped by police on the A9
Police stopped a driver whose car was almost entirely covered in snow as it traveled along the A9 this morning.
Former Thurso manse to go under the hammer
A former manse in Thurso town centre is to go under the hammer.
Public invited to exhibition on River Thurso flood protection options
Thurso residents will have a chance to see Highland Council’s proposals for flood prevention measures along the River Thurso at a public exhibition later this month.
£17m harbour revamp could bring 50 new jobs to the far north
Dozens of jobs will be created as a result of a £17million investment into a major redevelopment of a Caithness harbour.
Flying Scotsman to steam into Highland capital later this year
The world's most famous locomotive is to steam into Inverness this May - for only the second time in the famed Flying Scotsman's illustrious history.
£200,000 scheme to reduce poverty and inequality across Caithness
A community group has launched a scheme to reduce poverty and inequality in Caithness after receiving a funding boost worth nearly £200,000.
Massive clean up after Thurso sandstorm
A two-day operation is underway to clean up the mess left by an "unprecedented" sandstorm in Thurso during Monday's gales.
Thurso buildings left caked in sand after huge storm rips through the town
It's the morning after the night before across the north of Scotland following a severe weather warning which saw high winds batter large parts of the region.
Scottish charity appeals for public support to build first broch in 2,000 years near Thurso
A Scottish archaeological charity is appealing to members of the public to help them raise £5,000 to bring the nation's Iron Age past to life.
Poignant tribute to Iolaire disaster created by Thurso art teacher
An art teacher at Thurso High School has created a large-scale canvas in memory of the 201 sailors who perished in the Iolaire disaster nearly 100 years ago.
Caithness resident raises money to buy walking gritter
Last winter, he waged a one-man battle against the Beast from the East to keep his neighbours mobile.
Tributes paid to Highland teenager who died in car crash
Tributes have been paid to a teenager tragically killed in a horror smash in Caithness.
Police launch search for man missing in Highlands
Police in the Highlands have launched a search for a 36-year-old man who has been reported missing.
Family pay tribute to ‘beloved’ teenager killed in crash near Thurso
A 19-year-old who died in a crash near Thurso on Saturday has been named as James Connor Cook.
Family pays tribute to father who died following Thurso attack
The family of a man who died following an incident in Thurso have paid tribute to him.
Police name man who was stabbed in Thurso attack
Police have identified a man who died following an incident in Thurso.
Man facing murder charge following Thurso stabbing
A 24-year-old man appeared in private at Wick Sheriff Court, yesterday, to face a murder charge.
Surfs up as works starts on base for wave riders
Work started this week on building a base for surfers attracted to Thurso’s world-famous reef break.
Man expected to appear in court in connection with Wick stabbing
A 24-year-old man is expected to appear at Wick Sheriff Court today, in connection with the death of a man who was stabbed yesterday morning.
Councillors welcome plans for new Premier Inn in Thurso
Controversial plans for an 81-bedroom hotel in Thurso has been approved by Highland councillors who claim it will be a major boost for the local economy.
Arrest after man dies following stabbing in Thurso
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man who was stabbed in Thurso yesterday morning.