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Dounreay praise for 'amazing community effort'

19 January 2024
Dounreay praise for 'amazing community effort'

Dounreay praise for 'amazing community effort'

19 January 2024

Dounreay has praised the "amazing community effort" by those who helped clear snow-covered roads and gave support to stranded motorists.


I can't remember there ever being this much snow, says Berriedale-based designer

19 January 2024
I can't remember there ever being this much snow, says Berriedale-based designer

I can't remember there ever being this much snow, says Berriedale-based designer

19 January 2024

Goldsmith and designer Patricia Niemann, whose studio is in Berriedale, said it was the heaviest snowfall since she moved to Caithness 20 years ago.


Administrators appointed at AMTE Power as 'advanced discussions' take place

19 January 2024
Administrators appointed at AMTE Power as 'advanced discussions' take place

Administrators appointed at AMTE Power as 'advanced discussions' take place

19 January 2024

Administrators have been appointed at AMTE Power, with 'advanced discussions' in progress with a third party over a possible sale of the business.


Gritter crews praised for efforts in 'atrocious' weather in Caithness

19 January 2024
Gritter crews praised for efforts in 'atrocious' weather in Caithness

Gritter crews praised for efforts in 'atrocious' weather in Caithness

19 January 2024

Gritter crews and emergency services have been thanked for their efforts in tackling the severe weather that led to the northern A9 being closed.


Snowfalls underline safety concerns over Caithness mums-to-be

19 January 2024
Snowfalls underline safety concerns over Caithness mums-to-be

Snowfalls underline safety concerns over Caithness mums-to-be

19 January 2024

This week's heavy snow has underlined the safety fears over local women who have to travel to Inverness to give birth, according to CHAT's Ron Gunn.


Wick optometry director nominated in Eyecare Awards

18 January 2024
Wick optometry director nominated in Eyecare Awards

Wick optometry director nominated in Eyecare Awards

18 January 2024

Ian Morris, from Specsavers in Wick, is nominated in the Optometrist of the Year category of the Eyecare Awards taking place on Sunday in Glasgow.


Caithness councillor praises road workers' response

18 January 2024
Caithness councillor praises road workers' response

Caithness councillor praises road workers' response

18 January 2024

A councillor praised Highland Council workers who responded promptly to the concerns of a Glengolly resident who was unable to get out of his house.


A9 closed after motorists are stranded in snow

18 January 2024
A9 closed after motorists are stranded in snow

A9 closed after motorists are stranded in snow

18 January 2024

Heavy snow has caused the closure of the A9 between Helmsdale and Berriedale, with gritters and tractors on scene to clear the road.


Wick Academy 'need to be at their very best' against table-topping Brechin

18 January 2024
Wick Academy 'need to be at their very best' against table-topping Brechin

Wick Academy 'need to be at their very best' against table-topping Brechin

18 January 2024

Manager Gary Manson accepts that Wick Academy will need to be at their very best when they welcome high-flying Brechin City to Harmsworth Park.


Halkirk United manager expects 'twists and turns' in North Caley title race

17 January 2024
Halkirk United manager expects 'twists and turns' in North Caley title race

Halkirk United manager expects 'twists and turns' in North Caley title race

17 January 2024

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy is adamant there will be "a few twists and turns" in the remaining months of the North Caledonian League season.


Wick town centre lane to be reopened soon after downpipe concerns

17 January 2024
Wick town centre lane to be reopened soon after downpipe concerns

Wick town centre lane to be reopened soon after downpipe concerns

17 January 2024

A closed-off lane in Wick town centre is set to be reopened by the end of this week or the beginning of next week, depending on the weather.


WATCH: American real estate video looks inside $32m Dunbeath Castle

17 January 2024
WATCH: American real estate video looks inside $32m Dunbeath Castle

WATCH: American real estate video looks inside $32m Dunbeath Castle

17 January 2024

A glimpse inside Dunbeath Castle, along with spectacular drone footage of the surrounding estate, has been provided in an American real estate video.


PICTURES: No let-up in winter's icy grip on far north

17 January 2024
PICTURES: No let-up in winter's icy grip on far north

PICTURES: No let-up in winter's icy grip on far north

17 January 2024

There has been no let-up in the wintry conditions sweeping across the far north, with the Met Office issuing a new amber warning for snow.


Final designs for Wick lanes project to be revealed

17 January 2024
Final designs for Wick lanes project to be revealed

Final designs for Wick lanes project to be revealed

17 January 2024

Final designs for a project aimed at revitalising lanes in Wick town centre are to be revealed next week at a drop-in event in Caithness House.


Willie to honour Scotland's bard at events in Caithness and Sutherland

16 January 2024
Willie to honour Scotland's bard at events in Caithness and Sutherland

Willie to honour Scotland's bard at events in Caithness and Sutherland

16 January 2024

Highland councillor Willie Mackay is preparing for his latest series of engagements honouring Burns, appearing at five events across the far north.


Thurso Community Development Trust 'over the moon' with funding awards

16 January 2024
Thurso Community Development Trust 'over the moon' with funding awards

Thurso Community Development Trust 'over the moon' with funding awards

16 January 2024

Two major funding awards have brought a positive start to 2024 for the community trust leading a range of sustainable development projects in Thurso.


Fit-again Sinclair will be 'another option' for Wick Academy

15 January 2024
Fit-again Sinclair will be 'another option' for Wick Academy

Fit-again Sinclair will be 'another option' for Wick Academy

15 January 2024

Manager Gary Manson is hoping defender Brandon Sinclair can put his injury problems behind him and re-establish himself in the Wick Academy squad.


New date set for Wick talk on Johnston photographic collection

15 January 2024
New date set for Wick talk on Johnston photographic collection

New date set for Wick talk on Johnston photographic collection

15 January 2024

A new date has been set for an illustrated talk on the Wick Society's Johnston photographic collection after wintry weather caused a postponement.


Work gets under way on £450,000 facilities block at Wick campsite

14 January 2024
Work gets under way on £450,000 facilities block at Wick campsite

Work gets under way on £450,000 facilities block at Wick campsite

14 January 2024

Work is under way on the latest stage of improvements at Wick River Campsite, with profits ultimately going towards local regeneration efforts.


Latest round of Caithness Community Fund open for applications

12 January 2024
Latest round of Caithness Community Fund open for applications

Latest round of Caithness Community Fund open for applications

12 January 2024

The latest round of the Caithness Community Fund, from ScottishPower Renewables' wind farm at Halsary, is open for applications until late February.


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