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Plans lodged for replacement primary stack at PFR

21 March 2023
Plans lodged for replacement primary stack at PFR

Plans lodged for replacement primary stack at PFR

21 March 2023

Planning permission is being sought from Highland Council for a replacement primary stack at Dounreay's Prototype Fast Reactor building.


Caithness juniors make their mark in Highland restricted tournament

21 March 2023
Caithness juniors make their mark in Highland restricted tournament

Caithness juniors make their mark in Highland restricted tournament

21 March 2023

Caithness juniors have been praised for the way they performed in Highland Badminton Group's U13, U15 and U19 restricted competition in Inverness.


Caithness couple 'beyond excited' at seeing humpback whales from their house

21 March 2023
Caithness couple 'beyond excited' at seeing humpback whales from their house

Caithness couple 'beyond excited' at seeing humpback whales from their house

21 March 2023

A local sea-watcher who witnessed a group of humpback whales passing the north coast of Caithness has described it as an "extra-special" experience.


Petition response raises hopes of communities having more say on wind farms

21 March 2023
Petition response raises hopes of communities having more say on wind farms

Petition response raises hopes of communities having more say on wind farms

21 March 2023

Hopes that communities can have a greater say in major wind farm developments have been lifted by a parliamentary committee's response to a petition.


New milestone in £660m Shetland to Caithness subsea cable project

20 March 2023
New milestone in £660m Shetland to Caithness subsea cable project

New milestone in £660m Shetland to Caithness subsea cable project

20 March 2023

SSEN Transmission’s Shetland HVDC link will connect the UK's most northerly island group to the national electricity grid for the first time.


Willie set to serve up his 150th Saturday night Tunes on the Spoons

20 March 2023
Willie set to serve up his 150th Saturday night Tunes on the Spoons

Willie set to serve up his 150th Saturday night Tunes on the Spoons

20 March 2023

Willie Mackay is preparing for another spoon-playing milestone as he continues to serve up a weekly dose of musical entertainment via social media.


Pre-championship Highland dance title for Saphie

20 March 2023
Pre-championship Highland dance title for Saphie

Pre-championship Highland dance title for Saphie

20 March 2023

Fourteen-year-old Saphie Mackay has become the 80th member of the Elise Lyall School of Dance to win a pre-championship title for Highland dancing.


Banniskirk members gain most points in West of Caithness SWI Bulb Show

20 March 2023
Banniskirk members gain most points in West of Caithness SWI Bulb Show

Banniskirk members gain most points in West of Caithness SWI Bulb Show

20 March 2023

Banniskirk emerged with most points overall in the annual West of Caithness SWI Bulb Show, held in the Royal British Legion club in Thurso.


Pentalina will return to Caithness/Orkney route as Alfred goes to CalMac on nine-month charter

20 March 2023
Pentalina will return to Caithness/Orkney route as Alfred goes to CalMac on nine-month charter

Pentalina will return to Caithness/Orkney route as Alfred goes to CalMac on nine-month charter

20 March 2023

The Pentalina ferry is to return to the Pentland Firth route until early next year after a £9m deal that will see the Alfred go to the west coast.


Abby is chosen as Wick gala queen

20 March 2023
Abby is chosen as Wick gala queen

Abby is chosen as Wick gala queen

20 March 2023

Abby Dunbar has been named as this year's Wick gala queen, with Katie Cass and Iona Simpson as her attendants.


More than 50 medical kits handed in for Caithness man's Ukraine appeal

13 March 2023
More than 50 medical kits handed in for Caithness man's Ukraine appeal

More than 50 medical kits handed in for Caithness man's Ukraine appeal

13 March 2023

The Caithness man leading an appeal for medical supplies for civilians caught up in the war in Ukraine says he is pleased with the response so far.


Nucleus exhibition showcases 'the amazing women of Caithness'

12 March 2023
Nucleus exhibition showcases 'the amazing women of Caithness'

Nucleus exhibition showcases 'the amazing women of Caithness'

12 March 2023

Caithness women who achieved prominence across many walks of life are featured in a new exhibition at Nucleus in Wick during Women’s History Month.


Donation of over £100,000 to help students in Highlands and Islands

12 March 2023
Donation of over £100,000 to help students in Highlands and Islands

Donation of over £100,000 to help students in Highlands and Islands

12 March 2023

A new fund will support people from rural communities to access courses from the University of the Highlands and Islands over the next three years.


Caledonia wind farm supports new STEM award for schools and colleges

11 March 2023
Caledonia wind farm supports new STEM award for schools and colleges

Caledonia wind farm supports new STEM award for schools and colleges

11 March 2023

Developers of a new Moray Firth wind farm have underlined the importance of young people choosing careers in STEM subjects by supporting a new award.


Fresh plea for help in running Wick community market

11 March 2023
Fresh plea for help in running Wick community market

Fresh plea for help in running Wick community market

11 March 2023

A fresh plea has gone out for volunteers and local businesses to get involved in running Wick’s community market ahead of the next one on April 8.


Befriending Caithness looking to the future as volunteers are invited to have their say

10 March 2023
Befriending Caithness looking to the future as volunteers are invited to have their say

Befriending Caithness looking to the future as volunteers are invited to have their say

10 March 2023

More befrienders are needed by a service that is dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older adults in Caithness and north Sutherland.


Research shows Highland produces more renewable energy than any other Scottish region

10 March 2023
Research shows Highland produces more renewable energy than any other Scottish region

Research shows Highland produces more renewable energy than any other Scottish region

10 March 2023

More renewable energy is produced in the Highland Council area than any other region of Scotland, new research from Utility Bidder has shown.


Caithness councillor warns of 'staggering' rise in reported road defects

10 March 2023
Caithness councillor warns of 'staggering' rise in reported road defects

Caithness councillor warns of 'staggering' rise in reported road defects

10 March 2023

Matthew Reiss warned that "every indicator is flashing red" over the local authority's ability to tackle the backlog of complaints about potholes.


Manson says Wick Academy must show more resilience

10 March 2023
Manson says Wick Academy must show more resilience

Manson says Wick Academy must show more resilience

10 March 2023

Gary Manson admits Wick Academy's confidence has taken a dent and he is looking for a more "robust" performance when they take on Inverurie Locos.


How an old wedding photo shed light on a Caithness family mystery

09 March 2023
How an old wedding photo shed light on a Caithness family mystery

How an old wedding photo shed light on a Caithness family mystery

09 March 2023

The story behind a wedding photo from many years ago will be at the heart of Caithness Family History Society’s next meeting on Tuesday, March 14.


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