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Wick optician provides emergency eye care service

08 April 2020
Wick optician provides emergency eye care service

Wick optician provides emergency eye care service

08 April 2020

Specsavers in Wick has been selected to become a dedicated Emergency Eyecare Treatment Centre during the Covid-19 crisis.


Ferry firm tells non-essential travellers to stay away

07 April 2020
Ferry firm tells non-essential travellers to stay away

Ferry firm tells non-essential travellers to stay away

07 April 2020

Ferry company Serco NorthLink has issued a “stay at home” message to non-essential travellers during the coronavirus emergency.


'Misleading' signs prompt outdoor access reminder

07 April 2020
'Misleading' signs prompt outdoor access reminder

'Misleading' signs prompt outdoor access reminder

07 April 2020

A reminder has been given about outdoor access rights after "misleading" signs were put up claiming that paths and access routes are closed.


Council issues Covid-19 advice to tenants

07 April 2020
Council issues Covid-19 advice to tenants

Council issues Covid-19 advice to tenants

07 April 2020

Council tenants are being sent a bulletin with advice about a range of coronavirus issues, from accessing housing support to how to avoid scams.


Three coronavirus cases treated at Caithness General Hospital in past fortnight

07 April 2020
Three coronavirus cases treated at Caithness General Hospital in past fortnight

Three coronavirus cases treated at Caithness General Hospital in past fortnight

07 April 2020

Three cases of confirmed Covid-19 have been treated at Caithness General Hospital over the past two weeks, the John O'Groat Journal has learned.


It's a dream come true for Karen as orcas call by to say hello

07 April 2020
It's a dream come true for Karen as orcas call by to say hello

It's a dream come true for Karen as orcas call by to say hello

07 April 2020

Caithness wildlife photographer Karen Munro was given the ultimate treat during lockdown when a pod of killer whales swam by for a visit.


Society of Caithness Artists' annual exhibition is cancelled

06 April 2020
Society of Caithness Artists' annual exhibition is cancelled

Society of Caithness Artists' annual exhibition is cancelled

06 April 2020

The annual exhibition of the Society of Caithness Artists has become the latest community event to fall by the wayside due to the coronavirus crisis.


Ross welcomes food support for families

06 April 2020
Ross welcomes food support for families

Ross welcomes food support for families

06 April 2020

Gail Ross has welcomed confirmation that Highland families unable to access food due to coronavirus will get support from the Scottish Government.


Stone calling for 'digital democracy' during coronavirus crisis

06 April 2020
Stone calling for 'digital democracy' during coronavirus crisis

Stone calling for 'digital democracy' during coronavirus crisis

06 April 2020

Jamie Stone has joined a group of more than 100 parliamentarians in calling for a "digital democracy" during the coronavirus pandemic.


Annual Caithness art show scheduled to go ahead as new website is launched

05 April 2020
Annual Caithness art show scheduled to go ahead as new website is launched

Annual Caithness art show scheduled to go ahead as new website is launched

05 April 2020

The Society of Caithness Artists has launched a new website aimed at keeping local artists informed about its annual exhibition in Thurso.


Wick Academy's £1000 donation for PPE work by local teacher

04 April 2020
Wick Academy's £1000 donation for PPE work by local teacher

Wick Academy's £1000 donation for PPE work by local teacher

04 April 2020

Chris Aitken's efforts to create face masks to protect frontline health workers have been given a cash boost by his local Highland League team.


MSP fears for businesses as financial claims are made harder

04 April 2020
MSP fears for businesses as financial claims are made harder

MSP fears for businesses as financial claims are made harder

04 April 2020

MSP David Stewart fears many businesses in the Highlands and Islands will go under because of the approach being taken by banks and some insurers.


Highland Council to continue providing school meals during Easter break

03 April 2020
Highland Council to continue providing school meals during Easter break

Highland Council to continue providing school meals during Easter break

03 April 2020

Highland Council will keep providing school meals through e-vouchers during the Easter break, recognising the difficulties facing many families.


Don't be complacent over Covid-19 threat, says NHS Highland medical director

03 April 2020
Don't be complacent over Covid-19 threat, says NHS Highland medical director

Don't be complacent over Covid-19 threat, says NHS Highland medical director

03 April 2020

NHS Highland’s medical director has thanked the public for cooperating on social distancing – but has urged people not to become complacent.


Assurance given to residents in remote areas over virus response

03 April 2020
Assurance given to residents in remote areas over virus response

Assurance given to residents in remote areas over virus response

03 April 2020

An assurance has been given to residents in "the more remote areas" that they will not be forgotten amid Highland Council's coronavirus response.


Learning and childcare hubs to stay open over Easter holidays

03 April 2020
Learning and childcare hubs to stay open over Easter holidays

Learning and childcare hubs to stay open over Easter holidays

03 April 2020

Learning and childcare hubs for the children of key workers will remain open over the Easter holidays, it has been confirmed.


Caithness United players keep up their fitness and skills at home

03 April 2020
Caithness United players keep up their fitness and skills at home

Caithness United players keep up their fitness and skills at home

03 April 2020

The young footballers of Caithness United have been keeping themselves in shape and working on their skills every day despite being stuck at home.


It's more important than ever to look after ourselves, says walking charity

02 April 2020
It's more important than ever to look after ourselves, says walking charity

It's more important than ever to look after ourselves, says walking charity

02 April 2020

The walking charity Paths for All is urging the public to stay active and take a walk every day amid the coronavirus outbreak.


New temporary timetable for NorthLink ferry services

02 April 2020
New temporary timetable for NorthLink ferry services

New temporary timetable for NorthLink ferry services

02 April 2020

A new temporary timetable has been introduced by Serco NorthLink Ferries in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.


Lack of clarity for many staff over 'non-essential' work, says MSP

02 April 2020
Lack of clarity for many staff over 'non-essential' work, says MSP

Lack of clarity for many staff over 'non-essential' work, says MSP

02 April 2020

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant is appealing to employers "to think very carefully about the wellbeing of their workers at this difficult time”.


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