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NFUS poster urges care when accessing countryside

15 April 2020
NFUS poster urges care when accessing countryside

NFUS poster urges care when accessing countryside

15 April 2020

A poster has been produced by NFU Scotland urging care to be taken by those accessing the countryside during the coronavirus pandemic.


Householders urged to watch out for new council tax scam

15 April 2020
Householders urged to watch out for new council tax scam

Householders urged to watch out for new council tax scam

15 April 2020

Unsuspecting householders in the north are being urged to be on their guard after a new council tax scam emerged.


CAB sees growing demand for help with completing online forms

15 April 2020
CAB sees growing demand for help with completing online forms

CAB sees growing demand for help with completing online forms

15 April 2020

Caithness Citizens Advice Bureau is seeing a growing demand from clients who need help with filling online forms in order to access vital benefits.


North MP leads call for telephone 'happy hour'

14 April 2020
North MP leads call for telephone 'happy hour'

North MP leads call for telephone 'happy hour'

14 April 2020

North MP Jamie Stone is urging telephone networks to provide free calls for older people for at least one hour a day.


Key workers hailed as 'an absolute lifeline' by Highlands and Islands MSP

14 April 2020
Key workers hailed as 'an absolute lifeline' by Highlands and Islands MSP

Key workers hailed as 'an absolute lifeline' by Highlands and Islands MSP

14 April 2020

North MSP Maree Todd has paid tribute to the dedicated key workers who are proving to be "an absolute lifeline" during the coronavirus emergency.


Vacant business premises 'can be seen as easy targets' for crime

14 April 2020
Vacant business premises 'can be seen as easy targets' for crime

Vacant business premises 'can be seen as easy targets' for crime

14 April 2020

Businesses have been warned that empty workplaces can be seen as potentially easy targets for thieves and vandals looking to commit crime.


National helpline for those without family or community support

13 April 2020
National helpline for those without family or community support

National helpline for those without family or community support

13 April 2020

A national helpline is being set up for the benefit of those who don’t have a network of support but who are at high risk of contracting Covid-19.


Rural organisations hit out over 'heartbreaking' rise in fly-tipping

13 April 2020
Rural organisations hit out over 'heartbreaking' rise in fly-tipping

Rural organisations hit out over 'heartbreaking' rise in fly-tipping

13 April 2020

Rural and environmental bodies say it is "heartbreaking" to see the extent of fly-tipping in some parts of Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Thurso Acks donate £1200 to support frontline health workers in county

12 April 2020
Thurso Acks donate £1200 to support frontline health workers in county

Thurso Acks donate £1200 to support frontline health workers in county

12 April 2020

Players and committee members at Thurso Acks have donated £1200 to support frontline health workers in Caithness in the fight against Covid-19.


Coastal businesses and groups can benefit from £7.2m Crown Estate fund

12 April 2020
Coastal businesses and groups can benefit from £7.2m Crown Estate fund

Coastal businesses and groups can benefit from £7.2m Crown Estate fund

12 April 2020

Coastal businesses and voluntary organisations affected by Covid-19 can now benefit from £7.2 million support from the Scottish Crown Estate.


Fèis Rois to host online traditional music festival

12 April 2020
Fèis Rois to host online traditional music festival

Fèis Rois to host online traditional music festival

12 April 2020

Fèis Rois has lined up some top musicians and singers for an online music festival after having two of its annual events cancelled due to Covid-19.


Call goes out to join Puffarazzi citizen science photography project

11 April 2020
Call goes out to join Puffarazzi citizen science photography project

Call goes out to join Puffarazzi citizen science photography project

11 April 2020

As puffins return to the coastline, the RSPB is inviting members of the public to take part in a citizen science project from home.


Hundreds turn to Caithness CAB for advice during coronavirus crisis

10 April 2020
Hundreds turn to Caithness CAB for advice during coronavirus crisis

Hundreds turn to Caithness CAB for advice during coronavirus crisis

10 April 2020

Caithness CAB helped more than 500 people in the second half of March while adapting the way it works during the coronavirus outbreak.


Wildfire warning as countryside remains 'vulnerable'

10 April 2020
Wildfire warning as countryside remains 'vulnerable'

Wildfire warning as countryside remains 'vulnerable'

10 April 2020

Scotland remains at significant risk of wildfire ahead of Easter weekend, the country’s fire and rescue service has warned.


New fund to provide grants for community resilience groups

09 April 2020
New fund to provide grants for community resilience groups

New fund to provide grants for community resilience groups

09 April 2020

A new fund has been set up to provide grants for community resilience groups that are supporting vulnerable people during the Covid-19 outbreak.


£5000 awarded to John O'Groats Development Trust for Covid-19 response

09 April 2020
£5000 awarded to John O'Groats Development Trust for Covid-19 response

£5000 awarded to John O'Groats Development Trust for Covid-19 response

09 April 2020

Wind farm funding of £5000 has been awarded to the John O'Groats Development Trust to develop a dedicated community response to the Covid-19 crisis.


Funding programme helping communities across north Highlands

09 April 2020
Funding programme helping communities across north Highlands

Funding programme helping communities across north Highlands

09 April 2020

Community groups in Caithness are among a number that are benefiting from a new support fund from the North Highland Initiative.


Highland businesses start to receive grants

09 April 2020
Highland businesses start to receive grants

Highland businesses start to receive grants

09 April 2020

Businesses across the Highland Council area are starting to receive support from the Covid-19 Business Grant Scheme.


Caithness artist donates sales to foodbank

09 April 2020
Caithness artist donates sales to foodbank

Caithness artist donates sales to foodbank

09 April 2020

A local artist has been praised for her generosity and thoughtfulness after deciding to use her creative talents to help Caithness Foodbank.


Academy count the cost of cancelled home games

08 April 2020
Academy count the cost of cancelled home games

Academy count the cost of cancelled home games

08 April 2020

Wick Academy will take a financial hit of up to £10,000 following last month's decision to cut short the Highland League season.


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