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Shock for Thurso as TSB announces branch closure plan

30 November 2021
Shock for Thurso as TSB announces branch closure plan

Shock for Thurso as TSB announces branch closure plan

30 November 2021

TSB is to shut its branch in Thurso in a move described as a shock for the community and a "real worry" for those who don't do online banking.


Confidence growing as Wick Academy record back-to-back wins in Highland League

30 November 2021
Confidence growing as Wick Academy record back-to-back wins in Highland League

Confidence growing as Wick Academy record back-to-back wins in Highland League

30 November 2021

Gary Manson praised his Wick Academy players for producing their most complete performance of the season so far in Saturday's victory over Forres.


Steven 'up for the challenge' at Grange Open in Edinburgh

30 November 2021
Steven 'up for the challenge' at Grange Open in Edinburgh

Steven 'up for the challenge' at Grange Open in Edinburgh

30 November 2021

Thurso squash player Fraser Steven says he is "up for the challenge" ahead of this week's Commercial Water Solutions Grange Open.


Caithness health and wellbeing tours will help colleagues 'reconnect'

28 November 2021
Caithness health and wellbeing tours will help colleagues 'reconnect'

Caithness health and wellbeing tours will help colleagues 'reconnect'

28 November 2021

Two local women are leading health and wellbeing tours to help people from businesses and clubs "reconnect" after the disruption of the pandemic.


Book sales will bring Wick Society's 50th year to a close

28 November 2021
Book sales will bring Wick Society's 50th year to a close

Book sales will bring Wick Society's 50th year to a close

28 November 2021

The Wick Society will conclude its 50th year with two days of book sales in the run-up to Christmas.


'Book fairy' project and walking challenge to raise awareness of gender-based violence

28 November 2021
'Book fairy' project and walking challenge to raise awareness of gender-based violence

'Book fairy' project and walking challenge to raise awareness of gender-based violence

28 November 2021

A "book fairy" project and a 125-mile walking challenge will help a far north women's aid group raise awareness of violence against women and girls.


New round of funding to improve access on ferry services

28 November 2021
New round of funding to improve access on ferry services

New round of funding to improve access on ferry services

28 November 2021

A seventh round of funding is being made available to enhance access on ferry services around Scotland.


Reay golfers receive their silverware

28 November 2021
Reay golfers receive their silverware

Reay golfers receive their silverware

28 November 2021

Competition winners from Reay Golf Club's 2021 season were presented with their silverware at the annual prize-giving dinner.


Report points to 'critical role' of north of Scotland in achieving net-zero

27 November 2021
Report points to 'critical role' of north of Scotland in achieving net-zero

Report points to 'critical role' of north of Scotland in achieving net-zero

27 November 2021

New analysis from SSEN Transmission has highlighted the "critical role" the north of Scotland will play in addressing the climate emergency.


Government minister Liz Truss urged to visit young carers' project Caithness Klics

26 November 2021
Government minister Liz Truss urged to visit young carers' project Caithness Klics

Government minister Liz Truss urged to visit young carers' project Caithness Klics

26 November 2021

UK government minister Liz Truss is being urged by far north MP Jamie Stone to pay a visit to a Wick-based project for young carers.


Most schools closed and ferry services cancelled as Caithness feels the force of Storm Arwen

26 November 2021
Most schools closed and ferry services cancelled as Caithness feels the force of Storm Arwen

Most schools closed and ferry services cancelled as Caithness feels the force of Storm Arwen

26 November 2021

Most schools have been closed as Storm Arwen blasts its way across the far north, with gusts approaching hurricane force 12.


Thurso boss knows Anglers will be hurting after cup final shoot-out

26 November 2021
Thurso boss knows Anglers will be hurting after cup final shoot-out

Thurso boss knows Anglers will be hurting after cup final shoot-out

26 November 2021

Thurso manager Michael Bremner will warn his players to beware of a Halkirk United backlash in this weekend's North Caledonian League derby.


Wick set to be lit up for Christmas as market stalls and umbrella parade add to festive atmosphere

26 November 2021
Wick set to be lit up for Christmas as market stalls and umbrella parade add to festive atmosphere

Wick set to be lit up for Christmas as market stalls and umbrella parade add to festive atmosphere

26 November 2021

Wick is set to be illuminated for the festive season with the switch-on of the town's Christmas lights in the Market Square on Saturday.


Academy aiming to add to Forres woes as Connelly returns to Harmsworth Park

26 November 2021
Academy aiming to add to Forres woes as Connelly returns to Harmsworth Park

Academy aiming to add to Forres woes as Connelly returns to Harmsworth Park

26 November 2021

Wick Academy will be going all out to prolong Gordon Connelly's nightmare start as Forres manager when the Can-Cans visit Harmsworth Park.


Roads campaigner says Caithness needs to break away after being 'ignored and marginalised'

26 November 2021
Roads campaigner says Caithness needs to break away after being 'ignored and marginalised'

Roads campaigner says Caithness needs to break away after being 'ignored and marginalised'

26 November 2021

Campaigner Iain Gregory says frustration over damaged roads has led to a growing conviction that the county should break away from Highland Council.


Halkirk players need no reminders about how much progress they've made, says manager McElroy

25 November 2021
Halkirk players need no reminders about how much progress they've made, says manager McElroy

Halkirk players need no reminders about how much progress they've made, says manager McElroy

25 November 2021

Ewan McElroy says his Halkirk players need no reminders about how much progress they have made as they look to move on from their cup final loss.


Calls for urgent repairs to damaged safety barriers near Thurso primary school

25 November 2021
Calls for urgent repairs to damaged safety barriers near Thurso primary school

Calls for urgent repairs to damaged safety barriers near Thurso primary school

25 November 2021

Calls are being made for urgent repairs to a mangled set of safety barriers alongside a busy road close to Mount Pleasant Primary School in Thurso.


Strathy South wind farm approval 'reflects incredible levels of support from community'

25 November 2021
Strathy South wind farm approval 'reflects incredible levels of support from community'

Strathy South wind farm approval 'reflects incredible levels of support from community'

25 November 2021

The go-ahead for Strathy South wind farm is a reflection of "the incredible levels of support from the local community", the developers have said.


Latest Covid figures show 93 positive tests in Caithness

25 November 2021
Latest Covid figures show 93 positive tests in Caithness

Latest Covid figures show 93 positive tests in Caithness

25 November 2021

There were 93 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness during the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.


A third of households in Highland Council area experiencing fuel poverty

25 November 2021
A third of households in Highland Council area experiencing fuel poverty

A third of households in Highland Council area experiencing fuel poverty

25 November 2021

Fuel poverty is affecting a third of households in the Highland Council area, according to figures presented to the corporate resources committee.


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