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Wick Academy striker on course to return for trip to Fraserburgh

26 January 2024
Wick Academy striker on course to return for trip to Fraserburgh

Wick Academy striker on course to return for trip to Fraserburgh

26 January 2024

Gordon MacNab could return to the Wick Academy line-up for Saturday's visit to Fraserburgh in the Highland League after a spell on the sidelines.


Dounreay Stakeholder Group chairman says nuclear expansion is 'colossal opportunity'

25 January 2024
Dounreay Stakeholder Group chairman says nuclear expansion is 'colossal opportunity'

Dounreay Stakeholder Group chairman says nuclear expansion is 'colossal opportunity'

25 January 2024

The biggest expansion of nuclear power in Britain for 70 years is seen as a "colossal opportunity" by the chairman of Dounreay Stakeholder Group.


Halkirk United's Orkney call-off 'a sensible decision'

25 January 2024
Halkirk United's Orkney call-off 'a sensible decision'

Halkirk United's Orkney call-off 'a sensible decision'

25 January 2024

Postponing Halkirk United's scheduled North Caledonian League fixture in Orkney on Saturday was "a sensible decision", according to Liam Anderson.


Caithness facing 'death by a thousand cuts', says mental health campaigner

24 January 2024
Caithness facing 'death by a thousand cuts', says mental health campaigner

Caithness facing 'death by a thousand cuts', says mental health campaigner

24 January 2024

Steven Szyfelbain says the pause on capital projects by health boards is the latest setback for Caithness and he wants Humza Yousaf to take action.


Offshore wind farm funds will support state-of-the-art welding training

24 January 2024
Offshore wind farm funds will support state-of-the-art welding training

Offshore wind farm funds will support state-of-the-art welding training

24 January 2024

Funding from a wind farm off the east coast of Caithness and Sutherland will help colleges meet the needs of the offshore renewable energy sector.


'Step up to the mark or resign': MSP challenged over pause on health projects

24 January 2024
'Step up to the mark or resign': MSP challenged over pause on health projects

'Step up to the mark or resign': MSP challenged over pause on health projects

24 January 2024

Maree Todd is being urged to consider her position as constituency MSP as the fallout continues over the pause on new healthcare projects.


Attitude is a big part of it: Halliday tells of commitment needed at Wick Academy

24 January 2024
Attitude is a big part of it: Halliday tells of commitment needed at Wick Academy

Attitude is a big part of it: Halliday tells of commitment needed at Wick Academy

24 January 2024

Key midfielder Jack Halliday has been talking about the qualities that are needed to play for Wick Academy – and the need for more consistency.


Caithness people treated 'appallingly' over pause on health redesign

24 January 2024
Caithness people treated 'appallingly' over pause on health redesign

Caithness people treated 'appallingly' over pause on health redesign

24 January 2024

The Scottish Government has been accused of treating the people of the far north "appallingly" after the £80m Caithness health redesign was halted.


Doubts emerge over £80m redesign of Caithness health services

22 January 2024
Doubts emerge over £80m redesign of Caithness health services

Doubts emerge over £80m redesign of Caithness health services

22 January 2024

Uncertainty surrounds the £80m Caithness health redesign after it emerged that NHS Highland has been told to stop all spending on capital projects.


Praise for Dunbeath emergency response during A9 snow closure

22 January 2024
Praise for Dunbeath emergency response during A9 snow closure

Praise for Dunbeath emergency response during A9 snow closure

22 January 2024

Local people who helped those stranded in the snow in the Dunbeath area have been praised for the way they rallied round.


Thurso care home residents all shook up for Elvis's birthday

21 January 2024
Thurso care home residents all shook up for Elvis's birthday

Thurso care home residents all shook up for Elvis's birthday

21 January 2024

Residents and staff at Thurso's Pentland View care home were all shook up when the King of Rock ’n’ Roll paid a visit for some birthday celebrations.


Maree Todd has 'full sympathy' with Caithness maternity concerns

21 January 2024
Maree Todd has 'full sympathy' with Caithness maternity concerns

Maree Todd has 'full sympathy' with Caithness maternity concerns

21 January 2024

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has backed those locally who are calling for "high-quality healthcare as close to home as possible".


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.


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